Enterprise Data Architect (1832)

CoreSite•Denver, CO

About The Position

About Coresite: At CoreSite, we empower a more connected future through high-performance data centers and interconnection solutions. Recognized as a trusted partner in digital transformation, our strategically located facilities and innovative services enable businesses to connect, collaborate, and grow in an ever-evolving technological landscape. Our culture is defined by operational excellence and a relentless drive for innovation. We foster a collaborative environment where every team member is valued, wins are celebrated as a team, and ownership is part of our DNA. At CoreSite, we’re not just building state-of-the-art infrastructure—we’re creating a community of forward-thinkers committed to solving complex challenges and delivering exceptional customer experiences. At CoreSite not only are we Committed to Excellence, but we also Build Connections, Own It, Do the Right Thing, Have Fun, and Win as a Team. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of digital infrastructure while nurturing your professional growth and success. Enterprise Data Architect Role: CoreSite is seeking a visionary, innovative, and deeply technical Enterprise Data Architect to lead the strategy, design, and governance of CoreSite’s enterprise data and automation platforms. As the single-threaded owner of CoreSite’s enterprise data architecture, this role defines how data is modeled, governed, and activated to deliver business value across all functional domains. Reporting to the Director – IT Solutions, this role will drive the end-to-end technical strategy for data, analytics, API, and AI platforms—ensuring the architecture is trusted, scalable, and adaptable to support millions of daily transactions and power next-generation digital capabilities. The Enterprise Data Architect combines strategic vision with hands-on technical expertise, influencing platform design, integration strategy, and engineering best practices while mentoring teams across the organization.

Requirements

10–15+ years of experience in software and data architecture, with at least 7–10 years focused on enterprise-scale data ecosystems.
Proven record of designing and delivering data-intensive, cloud-native platforms.
Expertise in Data Lakes (AWS S3, Azure Data Lake) and Data Warehouses (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift), Modern ETL/ELT pipelines and orchestration (Airflow, dbt, etc.)
Domain-Driven Design, microservices, and event-driven architectures
Strong foundation in data modeling, metadata management, and data governance.
Experience driving architecture reviews, defining standards, and influencing at the enterprise level.
Deep understanding of Agile, CI/CD, and DevOps practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience within the Salesforce ecosystem, including Salesforce Data Cloud, Tableau, and MuleSoft.
Proficiency with Microsoft SQL Framework (SQL Server, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS).
Knowledge of AI/ML platforms, vector databases, and data privacy regulations.
Demonstrated success in leading enterprise data modernization or cloud transformation initiatives.
Exceptional communication and executive influence skills; able to bridge business and technology.
Strategic thinker with a strong ability to translate vision into actionable architecture.
Proactive collaborator who drives alignment across diverse teams.
Commitment to CoreSite’s culture and the 8 Guiding Principles of teamwork, integrity, and customer focus.
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred). Equivalent experience considered for exceptional candidates.

Responsibilities

Architectural Vision & Strategy Define and communicate a clear, future-forward vision for CoreSite’s unified data and analytics architecture. Define data product strategy and lifecycle management. Align data strategy with enterprise goals, ensuring the platform supports operational efficiency, business intelligence, and digital transformation. Develop and enforce architectural guardrails, principles, and standards for data, API, and AI ecosystems. Evaluate and introduce emerging technologies that advance CoreSite’s data-driven capabilities.
Platform Design & Engineering Design and oversee the implementation of scalable, distributed, and secure data platforms. Architect modern systems that integrate data lakes, data warehouses, streaming/event-driven pipelines, and machine learning infrastructure. Lead the design of end-to-end data flows, ensuring reliability, consistency, and performance across all data domains. Apply Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles to create modular, loosely coupled data services. Ensure architecture supports hybrid cloud integration and elasticity (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration Drive enterprise-wide adoption of data literacy and self-service analytics. Partner with product, engineering, DevOps, data science, and business stakeholders to translate business needs into technical architecture. Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, influencing enterprise technology direction and investment. Facilitate architectural reviews and drive decision-making across multiple technical teams. Champion best practices for data integration, API design, and cross-platform interoperability.
Governance, Quality & Operational Excellence Establish enterprise data governance frameworks to ensure data quality, lineage, and compliance. Implement lifecycle management standards for master data, metadata, and reference data. Collaborate with DevOps to enhance CI/CD pipelines and automation in data testing, deployment, and observability. Promote consistent use of data models, patterns, and architectural templates across business units.
Mentorship & Leadership Build and mentor a team of data engineers and architects. Lead the Data Engineering practice, overseeing standards, processes, and continuous improvement initiatives. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and architectural excellence aligned with CoreSite’s guiding principles.

Benefits

Not only does CoreSite have a fun, team-focused work environment, but we also offer great benefits to all employees regularly scheduled to work more than 20 hours a week!
First-day medical insurance through Cigna with generous premium cost coverage
Dental insurance through Delta Dental
Vision insurance through VSP
Telemedicine through MDLive for Cigna Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) plans
Health saving account (HSA) plans for employees participating in the High Deductible Health Plan
Life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance fully paid by the company
Voluntary coverage benefits for supplemental life, critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance
First-day eligibility for 401(k) savings plan through Fidelity, which includes an attractive matching company contribution with a 5% company match
Discretionary annual bonus and equity incentive plan
Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) with a 15% discount
16 days of paid time off (PTO)11 paid company holidays and additional floating holidays
Additional paid time off for school events, elder care, volunteering, bereavement, jury duty, voting, parental leave and disability leave
Free parking or a company contribution toward a public transit pass
Additional Perks
Wellness Reimbursement Program: Yearly stipend of $500 for employees and $300 for dependents, up to $800 total for the family
Wellness Incentive Program: Participate in various wellbeing activities to earn up to $450 per year in cash incentives
Technology Stipend: $100 monthly stipend.
Educational Reimbursement Program: Work-related learning and development with reimbursement on qualifying degree programs, up to $5,250 per year
Giving Back: Charitable donation matches up to $5,000 per year and nominate organizations for Company Foundation grants
Financial Management: Access to financial coaching, digital tools and services to manage and pay student loan debt quicker
Pet Insurance: Keep your furry friends healthy and happy
Family Planning: Benefits and services related to fertility, pregnancy, menopause, adoption and surrogacy
Employee Assistance Program: 24x7 service to support family, work, money, health, legal and life challenges
Counseling and Caregiving Programs: Including access to mental health services, licensed counselors, and caregiving tools including membership for finding care.
Referral Bonus: Receive a $3,000 cash bonus if referred candidate is hired and meets eligibility requirements
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