Principal Data Architect

Summary

Join SpyCloud as a Principal Data Architect in Austin, leading data pipeline modernization, cost optimization, and streaming architecture design. You will play a critical role in steering architectural direction and enhancing data ingestion and processing capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 15+ years of experience in data architecture, especially in a cloud environment
• Proven experience with AWS cloud services and streaming architectures
• Strong experience in designing and optimizing data pipelines
• Excellent leadership skills and experience leading technical teams and projects
• Demonstrable experience in cost optimization and financial management of IT resources
• Strong communication skills and ability to articulate complex technical ideas to non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Redesign existing data pipelines to improve efficiency, scalability, and maintainability
• Regularly analyze and optimize the costs associated with the daily ingestion and processing of large data sets
• Design and implement streaming data solutions using AWS services (e.g., MSKk, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB)
• Lead the Architecture Review Board, making strategic decisions about architectural practices and standards
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for reference architectures and architectural decision records
• Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance and support in their professional development
• Evaluate and adopt new technologies and tools to enhance the data architecture and support new data initiatives
• Lead the creation and execution of a strategic data plan that aligns with the company’s goals, focusing on data collection, storage, and utilization
• Work closely with Product Management to align architectural strategies with the product roadmap, ensuring seamless execution and delivery

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Generous PTO Plan
• In-office meals provided