Solutions Architect

Summary

Join phData's Elastic Platform Operations (EPO) team as a Solutions Architect, contributing to industry-leading managed services for cloud-native data platforms. You will lead the design, architecture, and implementation of large-scale data platform projects on Snowflake, AWS, and Azure. Responsibilities include platform optimization, integration, automation, and ensuring robust security standards. You will manage multiple customer engagements, serve as a trusted advisor, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in solutions architecture, data platforms, cloud expertise, and IT operations, along with strong communication and client-facing skills. phData offers a remote-first work environment, competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Solutions Architecture: 10 years of hands-on experience of architecting, designing, implementing, and managing cloud-native data platforms and solutions
• Client-Facing Skills: Strong communication skills, with experience presenting to executive stakeholders and creating detailed solution documentation
• Data Platforms: Extensive experience managing enterprise data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, Azure Data Warehouse) with strong skills in performance tuning and troubleshooting
• Cloud Expertise: Deep knowledge of AWS, Azure, and Snowflake ecosystems, including services like S3, ADLS, Kinesis, Data Factory, DBT, and Kafka
• IT Operations: Build and manage scalable, secure data platforms aligned with strategic goals. Excel at optimizing systems and driving continuous improvement in platform performance
• SQL Mastery: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft SQL, including writing, debugging, and optimizing queries
• DevOps and Infrastructure: Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation, and experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Bitbucket, GitHub)
• Data Integration Tools: Expertise with tools such as AWS Data Migration Services, Azure Data Factory, Matillion, Fivetran, or Spark

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of large-scale data platform projects on Snowflake, AWS, and Azure
• Guide technical teams through data migration, integration, and performance optimization
• Identify opportunities for automation and performance optimization to enhance client’s data platform capabilities
• Lead data migration to cloud platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift), ensuring smooth integration of data lakes, data warehouses, and distributed systems
• Setting up a client's data platform with industry best practices & robust security standards including Data Governance
• Adapt to ongoing changes in platform environment, data, and technology by debugging, enhancing features, and re-engineering as needed
• Plan ahead for changes to upstream data sources to minimize impact on users and systems, ensuring scalable adoption of modern data platforms
• Manage multiple customer engagements to ensure timely project delivery, optimize operations to prevent resource overruns, and maximize platform ROI
• Serve as a trusted advisor, offering strategic guidance on data platform optimization and addressing technical challenges to meet business goals
• Partner with sales, engineering, and support teams to ensure seamless project delivery and high customer satisfaction
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers, promoting a culture of continuous learning and excellence

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: Snowflake SnowPro Core certification or equivalent
• Python Proficiency: Experience using Python for task automation and operational efficiency
• CI/CD Expertise: Hands-on experience with automated deployment frameworks, such as Flyway or Liquibase
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is highly preferred
• Advanced degrees or equivalent certifications are preferred

Benefits

• Remote-First Work Environment
• Casual, award-winning small-business work environment
• Collaborative culture that prizes autonomy, creativity, and transparency
• Competitive comp, excellent benefits, 4 weeks PTO plan plus 10 Holidays (and other cool perks)
• Accelerated learning and professional development through advanced training and certifications