(Main) Solutions Architect (Managed Services) - 1

phData

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About The Position

Join phData, a dynamic and innovative leader in the modern data stack. We partner with major cloud data platforms like Snowflake, AWS, Azure, GCP, Fivetran, Pinecone, Glean and dbt to deliver cutting-edge services and solutions. We're committed to helping global enterprises overcome their toughest data challenges. phData is a remote-first global company with employees based in the United States, Latin America and India. We celebrate the culture of each of our team members and foster a community of technological curiosity, ownership and trust. Even though we're growing extremely fast, we maintain a casual, exciting work environment. We hire top performers and allow you the autonomy to deliver results. Join phData’s Elastic Platform Operations (EPO) team as a Solutions Architect, providing industry-leading managed services for cloud-native data platforms like Snowflake, AWS, and Azure.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Snowflake SnowPro Core certification or equivalent.
• Experience using Python for task automation and operational efficiency.
• Hands-on experience with automated deployment frameworks, such as Flyway or Liquibase.

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.
• Set 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.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees