Data Architect
Inspire11 · Chicago, IL · 2 mo ago
HybridEngineering$131k–$179k/yrFull-time
What you can expect in this role
As a Data Architect, you will design the technical backbone of our clients’ data ecosystems—enabling scalable analytics, AI, and automation. You’ll lead the architecture of modern data platforms, shape technical strategy, and ensure secure, reliable delivery across complex environments.
Tools for success
- Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python, with hands-on experience building scalable ELT/ETL solutions.
- Deep familiarity with cloud data platforms, including Fabric, Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift, Synapse, BigQuery, and related platforms.
- Expertise in data modeling (relational, dimensional/star schema), metadata management, and performance optimization.
- Strong understanding of DevOps and infrastructure-as-code (IaC), including Git, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
- Working knowledge of AI/ML, with the ability to identify where intelligent automation or predictive modeling can enhance architectural solutions.
- Excellent communication and consulting skills, with the ability to explain complex technical designs to non-technical stakeholders.
- Proven leadership in technical strategy, solution design, and team mentorship in a dynamic consulting environment.
Compensation and Benefits
- Compensation at Inspire11 follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Illinois Human Rights Act, the Illinois Equal Wage Act, and the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003. We believe that people performing the same role at the same level, with similar levels of ability or experience, should be similarly compensated. We also believe that the most critical factors driving compensation should be an Eleven’s skill, experience, performance, responsibility, and effort.
- Bonuses: We may allow employees in Sales, Recruiting, or Leadership to earn periodic bonuses based on sales, revenue, client-specific or practice-specific targets. These targets are communicated to each eligible employee via offer letter or annual update. All such target-based bonuses are calculated based on the Company and an individual’s periodic performance and will only be awarded if: (a) the employee is meeting performance expectations and is an employee in good standing of the Company; (b) the target is met; and (c) the Company’s current financial performance and market conditions permit the bonus to be paid out. All periodic bonuses are discretionary and are earned only when paid out.
- Options or Other Equity in Inspire11: Inspire11 has a legacy program that allowed certain high-performing employees to purchase shares of the Company through an affiliate. The Company also has a newer program that grants options annually to high-performing employees based on their performance reviews, their managers' recommendation, and leadership approval. These options have a vesting period associated with them.
- Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for the following contributory benefits, where premiums are partially paid by the Company and partially by the employee: Medical insurance plans, Dental insurance plans, and Vision insurance plans. Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits provided wholly by the Company: Short-term disability, providing for a benefit of 60% of an employee’s salary up to a maximum of $2,000 per week for up to 11 weeks after a 7-day waiting period; Long-term disability, providing for 60% of an employee’s salary up to a maximum of $10,000 per month for the time period from the 91st day after a qualifying event through the earlier of the end of the disability or age 67; Life insurance, providing for a benefit of two times the employee’s annual salary, up to a maximum payout of $400,000; A connectivity stipend of $325 annually; Employee Assistance Program, providing for confidential counseling sessions, 24-hour crisis support, online peer support groups, skills training, behavioral health coaching, initial free legal consultations (and discounted rates on referred lawyers), online legal forms, assistance with eldercare and parenting services, among other things. Full-time employees are also eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) plan, which allows employees to contribute to a standard or Roth IRA. According to a vesting schedule, the Company matches 100% of employee contributions up to 3% of an employee’s salary.
- Paid Time Off and Leave: Inspire11 grants all eligible employees any statutory leave required by federal, Illinois, or other applicable law, such as FMLA, bereavement, sick leave, emergency leave, jury duty or witness leave, and VESSA leave. In addition, Inspire11 has a self-managed paid time off policy (PTO) that does not set predetermined upper limits on the amount of PTO an employee may take. All PTO must be requested in advance and approved by the appropriate supervisor to ensure client work can continue. All full-time employees are expected to take a minimum of one week of PTO each year. Inspire11 offers paid parental leave to full-time employees who have been with the company for at least one year. Birthing parents are eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, while non-birthing parents are eligible for up to 6 weeks. Short-term disability (STD) benefits are also provided following childbirth. When combined with PTO and STD, birthing parents may receive a total of 18–20 weeks of paid leave. Lastly, Inspire11 has eight paid holidays.