Principal Data Architect (Azure)

TL;DR

Principal Data Architect (Azure): Designing and evolving the organization-wide data architecture and governance practices with an accent on scalable data models, Lakehouse architectures, and secure integration patterns. Focus on defining data domains, governing source schemas, and ensuring data consistency for analytics and AI use cases.

Location: Remote within specific US states (AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, MA, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA) with occasional travel to Seattle

Salary: $170,000–$190,000 per year

Company

A social enterprise dedicated to advancing the well-being of children through the development of essential human skills and educational programs.

What you will do

• Define and evolve the CFC-wide data architecture, establishing clear data domains, system boundaries, and integration patterns.
• Design and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models for core entities and relationships.
• Architect data flows between systems to support operational needs, research, and reliable analytics.
• Embed privacy, security, and compliance requirements (including encryption and RBAC) directly into data models.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert on data architecture, collaborating with engineers, analysts, and business partners.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience delivering data solutions, with at least 5 years in a data architecture role.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience with relational databases, SQL, and Lakehouse architectures (Delta Lake).
• Proven experience designing enterprise-scale data models and managing source schemas.
• Proficiency with cloud-based platforms, preferably Azure.
• Must be based in one of the following US states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, MA, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums.
• Retirement plan with company match up to 3%.
• Flexible work subsidy of $100 per month for home office or commuting costs.
• Generous time off: 16 paid holidays, 3 weeks' vacation in the first year, and separate sick leave.
• Comprehensive support: childcare contributions, FSA account, parental leave, and sabbatical leave.