Principal Data Architect
Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Thu, Oct 15, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days
Job Summary
Owning the most challenging data architecture challenges, the full-time Principal Data Architect will set technical direction across data platforms, champion data governance strategies, and partner with leadership and clients on scalable data solutions in a remote environment.
Key responsibilities
- Set standards for data architecture across warehouses, lakes, and lakehouse environments
- Define vision and direction for batch and streaming data systems at scale
- Partner with senior leadership and clients as the principal technical voice on data strategy
Required qualifications
- Extensive experience in data architecture and governance strategies
- Proficiency in designing data solutions for AI/ML applications
- Strong background in enterprise data modeling and data mesh concepts
- Experience with infrastructure as code, CI/CD, and observability standards
- Ability to mentor and lead teams of engineers and architects
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