Director of Data Architect
Core
Define and communicate data architecture strategy, roadmap, and standards; lead the evolution from batch to real-time data processing; partner with executives to connect architecture to business outcomes.
Role type
Director of Data Architecture (Senior Leadership)
Builds
Global data architecture strategy, real-time data capabilities, and a team of senior data architects
Domain
SaaS / Fitness / Cloud Data Platforms
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
Data architecture strategy, real-time data processing, cloud data platforms, data modeling, data governance, distributed data systems, SQL, Python, AI integration
Preferred skills
Fitness/SaaS domain, customer-facing analytics, Databricks SQL, Power BI, global team leadership
Technologies
AWS, Databricks, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog
Responsibilities
Define data architecture strategy and roadmap; lead architectural evolution to real-time; coach and develop a global team of 4-5 senior architects; establish design review practices; guide decisions on data quality, governance, and security; partner with product leaders on data capabilities; explain technical strategies to executives and engineers.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on architectural guidance
