Principal Data Architect
Core
Lead technical discovery and design end-to-end data architectures for global brands, connecting customer data, identity, and marketing technology to measurable business outcomes.
Role type
Principal Data Architect (Agency/Consulting)
Builds
Scalable data solutions integrating Snowflake, Databricks, mParticle, Hightouch, and Braze for global brands.
Domain
Digital Marketing, Customer Data Platforms (CDP), Cloud Data Warehousing
Required skills
Data architecture design, Identity resolution, Data modeling, Reverse ETL, Pipeline architecture, SQL, Python, Technical leadership, Client discovery workshops, Technical roadmap planning, Mentoring engineers
Preferred skills
Snowflake certification, Databricks expertise, Hightouch experience, Braze/Amplitude/GA4 familiarity, Data privacy/security knowledge, Proposal development
Technologies
Snowflake, Databricks, mParticle, Hightouch, Braze, SQL, Python, CI/CD
Responsibilities
Lead client discovery workshops to assess existing data platforms and requirements. Design end-to-end data architectures integrating MarTech and cloud data warehouses. Define data models, identity resolution, and consent frameworks. Plan migrations from legacy marketing platforms into modern architectures. Develop technical roadmaps and estimate delivery effort. Guide Data Engineering teams in designing batch and event-driven pipelines. Mentor engineers and consultants on technical direction. Support client pitches and technical presentations.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
