Data Architect I
Core
Lead the technical design and modernization of AccuWeather For Business, transitioning legacy on-premises infrastructure to a cloud-native architecture while ensuring reliability for Fortune 500 clients.
Role type
Senior IC data architect (cloud modernization)
Builds
Cloud-native data platforms and backend systems for AccuWeather For Business
Domain
Weather data services / Enterprise cloud architecture
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Cloud-native architecture design, Legacy system assessment, PostgreSQL, Python or Go, System dependency analysis, Cloud cost estimation, Technical documentation, Production data platform design
Preferred skills
Build-versus-buy evaluation, Enterprise security and compliance (SOC 2), Data governance, Infrastructure cost optimization
Technologies
Microsoft Azure, PostgreSQL, Python, Go
Responsibilities
Assess legacy on-premises infrastructure and document current-state architecture, Design cloud-native architecture and produce technical specifications, Develop roadmap and sequencing plan for modernization, Design backend data systems to maintain service continuity, Partner with engineering teams to validate and implement designs, Estimate data consumption and infrastructure costs, Identify and mitigate architectural risks, Ensure architecture meets performance, security, and compliance requirements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC