Senior Data Architect – Enterprise Data

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

📋 Description

• Establish the strategic architectural vision for Bonterra's Enterprise data platform, encompassing warehouse design, transformation standards, semantic layers, and data product frameworks.

• Oversee enterprise-level data governance, which includes data contracts, ownership models, quality SLAs, and lineage across all data domains.

• Define exemplary architecture patterns and dbt modeling conventions across various pipelines and domains.

• Collaborate with IT leadership and business stakeholders to ensure the data platform strategy aligns with organizational priorities and annual operating plan (AOP) planning.

• Assess and lead the adoption of innovative data technologies, platforms, and methodologies.

• Mentor Data Architects and Data Engineers to enhance the team’s architectural thinking.

• Represent the data platform viewpoint in cross-functional planning, vendor assessments, and enterprise technology decisions.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in data engineering and architecture, with substantial involvement in enterprise data platform ownership.

• In-depth knowledge of modern data stack architecture — including Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, dbt, orchestration (Airflow, Prefect, or similar), and business intelligence (BI) tools.

• Demonstrated experience in designing and governing enterprise-scale data warehouses featuring complex, cross-domain data models.

• Proven track record of establishing and enforcing data governance frameworks that are scalable across teams and use cases.

• Exceptional executive communication skills, with the ability to influence platform direction among senior leadership and non-technical stakeholders.

• Experience in nonprofit, SaaS, or mission-driven environments is an advantage.

• Must not require current or future sponsorship for employment authorization.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer-subsidized premiums.

• Unlimited Flexible Time Off (FTO).

• Paid holidays.

• Dedicated time off to volunteer.

• Bonterra 401(k) plan with a 3% company match.

• Bonuses, incentives, and equity may be included in the total rewards package.

• Inclusive, equitable culture.

• Reasonable accommodation during the application process.