Data and AI Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take charge of the enterprise data and AI platform roadmap and architecture.

• Establish priorities and guide efforts among staff and engineering collaborators.

• Design and uphold dbt models, the semantic layer, and data quality assessments.

• Manage PostgreSQL, focusing on performance, backup and recovery, and monitoring tasks.

• Execute automated, repeatable pipeline deployments utilizing Prefect and GitHub Actions.

• Implement access controls, data protection strategies, encryption, and credential management practices.

• Lead the Data Governance Committee while collaborating with system owners and data stewards.

• Ensure data definitions, standards, and quality are consistently updated.

• Design and operate secure AI integrations.

• Oversee the transition of AI-native applications and automations from prototype to production.

• Act as the technical lead for platform development and become the architectural authority for data and AI applications.

• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by management.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years in data engineering, database administration, data architecture, or a related field.

• Proficient in SQL and practical PostgreSQL database administration, including performance tuning, backup, and recovery.

• Familiarity with dbt or similar transformation tools.

• Experience with orchestration platforms such as Prefect or Airflow.

• Working knowledge of Azure or comparable cloud platforms, including networking and identity management.

• Capability to build and maintain pipelines and automation using Python.

• Proven experience in creating automated deployment pipelines with GitHub Actions or equivalent tools.

• Practical experience with AI and LLM tools, such as AI coding assistants or LLM integrations.

• Hands-on experience with role-based access, encryption, and credential management.

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate technical decisions to non-technical stakeholders.

• Preferred: Familiarity with Claude Code or MCP servers.

• Preferred: Experience in containerized deployments.

• Preferred: Knowledge of Salesforce, ServiceNow, Paylocity, or Sage Intacct data models.

• Preferred: Experience in leading data governance initiatives.

• Preferred: Background in managed services or IT services.

• Must be able to sit, stand, and bend for the duration of the shift.

• Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.

• Must drive to the work site to meet with clients as necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Collaborative work environment.

• Opportunity to spearhead technical initiatives and collaborate with engineering partners.

• Fully remote position available.

• Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs and driving to client work sites as required.