Data Architect and Strategy - AI Integration & Deployment (AI)

TL;DR

Data Architect and Strategy (AI/Data): Designing and owning end-to-end data architecture for GenAI application deployments with an accent on ingestion, transformation, and serving layers. Focus on implementing production-grade data pipelines, validating schema designs, and advising senior client leadership on data strategy.

Location: Remote (EST timezone), must be US-based (strong preference for Mid-West and East Coast) with 25-50% travel to client sites (e.g., Ohio or Georgia).

Salary: $150,000 - $180,000 a year

Company

A boutique business and technology consulting firm helping Fortune 500 and high-growth clients with strategic enterprise transformations.

What you will do

• Design and own the end-to-end data architecture for GenAI deployments, spanning ingestion, transformation, and serving layers.
• Implement and validate data pipelines, schema designs, and data access patterns using Python and FastAPI.
• Collaborate with application and ML teams to bridge technical gaps in AI-native application stacks.
• Translate complex architecture decisions into strategic narratives for client leadership.
• Define and enforce data governance, quality, and lineage practices within the delivery environment.
• Partner with client-side teams to build understanding and ownership of the new architecture.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in data engineering or architecture with a track record of production-level systems.
• Deep fluency in lakehouse architectures and hands-on experience with Snowflake.
• Experience in AI/ML application development and understanding of how LLMs consume data.
• Proficiency in Python and comfort working in cloud-native data environments.
• Strong consulting skills with experience in client-facing delivery and stakeholder management.
• Must be based in the US (EST timezone) and available for 25-50% travel.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement plan with company match from day one.
• PTO, holidays, and a sabbatical program.
• Learning and professional development support.
• Small-firm culture with direct access to leadership and high individual impact.