Manager, Data Architecture

At Purpose Financial, we're on a mission — and we're looking for bold, driven leaders who want to be part of something bigger than a job title. We're an innovative consumer financial services company dedicated to improving financial mobility for millions of customers across the country. Every decision we make, every system we build, every team we grow — it all connects back to one thing: helping people find a better path forward.

About the role

This isn't just a data role. This is an opportunity to architect solutions that matter — to lead a talented team, shape enterprise-wide data strategy, and drive real, meaningful impact across our organization. If you're a hands-on technical leader who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and loves building things that scale, we want to talk.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of data architects and engineers, elevating skills, collaboration, and delivery
• Develop and execute the strategic vision and roadmap for data architecture aligned with company objectives
• Architect, design, and optimize data models, data warehouses, and data lakes supporting high-volume analytics and transactional workloads
• Champion data architecture best practices, standards, and modern design patterns
• Oversee ELT pipelines, master data, and enterprise data integration strategies focused on automation, resilience, and quality
• Drive data governance frameworks and quality management processes for regulatory compliance and trusted decision-making
• Collaborate cross-functionally with software engineering, data science, and business teams
• Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies and platforms to optimize cost, security, and scalability

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, and database design
• 2+ years in a senior, lead, or managerial role — you know how to grow people and deliver results
• Deep hands-on experience with AWS, Snowflake, dbt, Confluent/Kafka, NoSQL, and ELT pipelines
• Proven ability to design and enforce scalable, high-performance enterprise data architectures
• Strong leadership and communication skills — you can inspire a team and influence at every level
• A strategic mindset with the ability to navigate complexity and drive outcomes in a dynamic environment
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Certifications such as Certified Solutions Architect or Certified Data Architect are a plus

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, 401k with matching, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, volunteer days, and more
• Hybrid work flexibility
• A dynamic, diverse workplace where collaboration and respect come first
• Real opportunities to grow, lead, and make your mark

Location: Greenville, SC
Type: Full-Time | Exempt
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship now or in the future.