Data Architect
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
Job Title: Data Architect
Location : Chicago IL (Hybrid)
Duration:12 months
Role Summary:
Responsible for defining enterprise data architecture on AWS and Databricks Lakehouse platforms enabling scalable data lakes Lakehouse solutions and enterprise analytics for financial services organizations.
Key Responsibilities:
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Define enterprise data architecture for Data Lake and Lakehouse platforms
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Design scalable architectures on AWS and Databricks
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Define Medallion architecture (Bronze Silver Gold) standards
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Establish data governance security and architecture standards
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Guide engineering teams on scalable data platform implementation
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Collaborate with business and analytics teams to translate data requirements
Technical / Functional Skills:
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Strong SQL Python and PySpark expertise
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Hands-on experience with Databricks Lakehouse and Delta Lake
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Experience designing enterprise data lakes on AWS (S3 IAM)
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Knowledge of dimensional modeling and enterprise data warehouse design
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Experience with distributed query engines such as Trino
Experience:
12 16 years in Data & Analytics architecture preferably in Financial Services or Capital Markets.
Certifications (Preferred)
Databricks Certified Data Engineer or Architect AWS Solution Architect (Preferred)