Director of Data Architecture

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

📋 Description

• Define and articulate the data architecture strategy, roadmap, and standards for ABC Fitness.

• Lead the transformation from batch and latency-driven processing to real-time data solutions.

• Collaborate with executive, product, and engineering leaders to align data architecture decisions with business and customer outcomes.

• Identify actionable opportunities to leverage AI for enhancing engineering productivity, data generation, quality, and decision-making.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a global team of four to five senior data architects.

• Establish uniform design review practices within the Data and Reporting organization.

• Provide guidance on architecture decisions concerning data quality, governance, security, compliance, scalability, and reliability.

• Collaborate with Product leaders early in the process to shape data and reporting capabilities.

• Clearly communicate complex technical strategies to both executive and technical audiences.

• Foster alignment across teams and influence decisions beyond direct reporting structures.

• Deliver real-time data capabilities alongside a roadmap for ongoing transformation.

• Ensure consistent architecture, quality, governance, and design standards across Data and Reporting teams.

• Integrate AI into the daily development and enhancement of data capabilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or a related field.

• Proven experience in leading senior technical professionals.

• Experience transitioning data platforms from batch processing to real-time or near-real-time architectures.

• Extensive knowledge of modern cloud data platforms and lakehouse architecture.

• Familiarity with AWS, Databricks, Delta Lake, and Unity Catalog is highly valued.

• Strong foundation in data modeling, data warehousing, data governance, and distributed data systems.

• Proficient in SQL and Python.

• Practical experience applying AI in a professional context.

• Excellent communication skills tailored for both executive and technical audiences.

• Ability to influence product and engineering partners without relying solely on formal authority.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Experience in fitness, wellness, SaaS, payments, or subscription-based businesses is an advantage.

• Experience in developing customer-facing analytics or reporting products is a plus.

• Familiarity with Databricks SQL, Power BI, or similar analytics platforms is advantageous.

• Experience managing globally distributed teams across multiple time zones is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Open PTO policy.

• Quarterly company-wide Days of Disconnect.

• Parental & Pawternity Leave.

• Quarterly fitness reimbursement.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Calm App subscription for employees and up to 4 dependents over age 16.

• Bonuses, commissions, equity, or other incentive programs may be available where applicable.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Mentorship and continuous learning opportunities.

• An inclusive, values-driven culture.