Data Architect

Summary

Join Mutt Data, a remote-first startup, as a Data Architect to design and develop data architectures and systems for clients. Lead a Discovery Squad to understand client needs and design solutions. Define implementation plans and strategies, participate in roadmap definition, and research new technologies. Build and maintain modern data architectures, leveraging your expertise in Big Data technologies and cloud-based services. Mutt Data offers a remote-first culture, AWS & Databricks certification coverage, extra vacation time, referral bonuses, and a benefits marketplace.

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Data Architect, Lead Data Engineer, Cloud Engineer, or similar roles
• In-depth understanding of database principles (relational such as PostgreSQL and non-relational)
• Deep knowledge of Modern Data Architecture including implementation of Data Warehouses and Data Lakes
• Knowledge of data processing ETL/ELT workflows (eg: Airflow )
• Understanding Big Data technologies and applications (eg: Snowflake, Hive, Spark)
• Solid understanding of Python programming language and one other strongly typed language
• Knowledge of data modeling
• Hands-on experience working with cloud based data management and processing services (AWS Athena, S3, Glue, EMR, Google BigQuery, etc)
• Capacity to develop implementation plans weighting the pros and cons of different alternatives
• Ability to interpret and implement customers’ technical requirements
• Experience setting up data processing architectures from scratch
• Great capacity for teamwork
• Solid command of the English language for writing technical documents such as Design Documents or Architectural Design Records

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of data architectures and systems for our customers
• Lead a Discovery Squad to understand client’s needs, objectives, current data architecture, systems and design potential solutions to implement
• Define plans and strategies to implement solutions
• Participate in defining the roadmap, timelines, and estimates for new projects
• Research new technologies and implement PoCs to solve a wide variety of customer needs
• Building and maintaining Modern Data Architecture

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with streaming technologies (Kafka, Kafka Connect, Flink, Kinesis)
• Experience working with the Modern Data Stack
• Deep knowledge of software development methodologies
• Experience implementing Machine Learning based systems (ML model lifecycle, monitoring, etc.)
• Understanding of DevOps principles and implementations (CI/CD, gitops, etc)
• Positive problem-solving attitude
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience working in client-facing tech consultancy roles
• A proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions
• Certification in cloud platforms (such as AWS Solutions Architect)

Benefits

• Remote-first culture – work from anywhere!
• AWS & Databricks certifications fully covered
• Birthday off + an extra vacation week (Mutt Week!)
• Referral bonuses – help us grow the team & get rewarded!
• Maslow : Monthly credits to spend in our benefits marketplace
• Annual Mutters' Trip – an unforgettable getaway with the team!