Lead Data Architect (Tempe)

We are seeking a Lead Data Architect to drive the design and implementation of our enterprise data architecture with a focus on Azure Data Lake, Databricks, and Lakehouse architecture . This role will serve as the data design authority, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards while enabling business value through scalable, high-quality data solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in financial services or wealth management , deep expertise in data modeling and MDM (e.g., Profisee) , and experience architecting cloud-native data platforms that support analytics, AI / ML, and regulatory / compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the enterprise data architecture strategy, standards, and patterns.
• Lead the design and implementation of Azure-based Lakehouse architecture leveraging Azure Data Lake, Databricks, Delta Lake, and related services.
• Serve as the data design authority , governing data models, integration patterns, metadata management, and data quality standards.
• Architect and implement Master Data Management (MDM) solutions, preferably with Profisee.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, engineers, and analysts to translate business requirements into scalable architecture and data models.
• Ensure alignment with data governance, security, and compliance frameworks.
• Provide technical leadership in data design, ETL / ELT best practices, and performance optimization .
• Partner with enterprise and solution architects to integrate data architecture with application and cloud strategies.
• Mentor and guide data engineers and modelers, fostering a culture of engineering and architecture excellence.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Benefits

👉 If youre a data architecture leader who thrives on building scalable, cloud-native data platforms and want to make an impact in financial services, wed love to connect.