Data Architect - 13+ years exp, Snowflake, dbt, Python
Core
Senior technical authority defining architecture, standards, and strategic direction for Cisco's enterprise data platforms to enable data-driven decision-making, advanced analytics, and real-time data products.
Role type
Senior IC Data Architect (Enterprise Data Platforms)
Builds
Scalable, secure, future-ready data architectures including data lakes, lakehouses, warehouses, and real-time streaming systems for Cisco's global business.
Domain
Enterprise Data & Cloud Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Enterprise data architecture design, Cloud platform expertise (AWS/GCP/Snowflake), Data modeling (conceptual/logical/physical), Data integration & API patterns, Pipeline orchestration (Airflow/DBT), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation), Python/SQL scripting, Architecture decision making, Technical mentorship
Preferred skills
Real-time/streaming architecture (Kafka/Pub/Sub), AI/ML platform architecture, Cloud cost & performance optimization, Data governance & security frameworks
Technologies
Snowflake, BigQuery, Airflow, DBT, Informatica, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, CloudFormation, Kafka, Pub/Sub
Responsibilities
Define enterprise data architecture vision and multi-year roadmap; Design scalable data architectures (lakes, warehouses, streaming); Lead target-state architecture and migration strategies to cloud-native platforms; Establish architectural standards and reference patterns; Define data governance, lineage, and compliance frameworks; Design API- and event-driven integration architectures; Partner with engineering and business leaders to translate priorities into solutions; Lead technology selection for platform modernization; Provide architectural oversight and design reviews; Mentor engineers and architects; Act as technical advisor to leadership.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence