Data Architect

Jobgether

4d • $140,000 - $157,500 • Remote

About The Position

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Data Architect in United States.
This role is designed for an experienced data professional who will lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performing data architectures. You will collaborate closely with engineers, project managers, and clients to translate business requirements into technical solutions, guiding cloud-native and AWS-based initiatives. The position involves overseeing database migrations, OLTP/OLAP system designs, and ML system architecture, ensuring data solutions meet performance, security, and cost-efficiency goals. You will mentor teams, produce technical documentation, and act as a trusted advisor in all phases of data engineering projects. This role requires a combination of hands-on technical expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to work across distributed teams in a fully remote environment.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in RDBMS architecture and 3+ years of AWS architecture experience.
• Expertise in at least two major RDBMS platforms such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, or Oracle.
• Advanced skills in database security, HA/DR, performance analysis, query optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with AWS services including RDS, Aurora, EC2, and cloud-native application design.
• Strong Python scripting and automation skills for workloads.
• Experience with DevOps pipelines, CI/CD, security, FinOps, and Infrastructure as Code.
• Advanced English proficiency (minimum C1) for communication across global teams.
• Ability to travel up to 25% as needed and operate effectively in fully remote, distributed teams.

Nice To Haves

• Prior consulting or professional services experience preferred.
• AWS certifications (Professional/Specialty) and Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain robust data architectures across cloud and on-premise environments.
• Lead multi-database migration projects with minimal downtime, ensuring high availability and security.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to gather requirements, groom backlogs, and drive architecture discussions.
• Develop and maintain OLTP and OLAP systems, including indexing, normalization, dimensional modeling, and ER design.
• Create architecture diagrams, technical documentation, runbooks, and migration playbooks.
• Apply DevOps principles including CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, security monitoring, and automation.
• Mentor and coach engineers, guiding best practices and fostering continuous learning within the team.

Benefits

• 100% remote work with flexible schedules.
• Competitive base salary: $140,000 - $157,500 per year, commensurate with experience.
• Additional compensation components including bonuses, commissions, or equity.
• Generous holidays, flexible PTO, and peer bonus awards.
• Paid certification exams and professional development programs.
• State-of-the-art equipment, office stipend, and learning & development support.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse, worldwide team in a collaborative and innovative culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level