Principal Data Architect

Job Description

Requirements and Responsibilities We are seeking an experienced Architect with expertise in Snowflake and Data bricks to lead the technical and architectural aspects of our Data Community of Practice. The architect will play a pivotal role in the creation and growth of the Data community at Ness. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that enhance data strategy, governance, monetization and AI/ML for our customers. What you'll do Develop point of views, reference architectures and responses to customer RFPs Identification and development of accelerators in the Data Space. Aligning data architecture with business goals and strategic initiatives. Contribute to the growth of the Data Community at Ness Contribute to increasing and strengthening the partnership with Snowflake and Data bricks Collaborate with business analysts, data engineers, software developers, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver data solutions. Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other team members. Stay current with emerging data technologies and trends. What you'll bring Experience: Minimum 7+ years of experience in architecture design with at least 3 years focusing on Snowflake and Databricks. Skills: Strong expertise in Snowflake Native App development, Databricks, AI and machine learning integration. Data Expertise: Proficiency in data warehousing, data pipelines, and metadata management. Security Expertise: Proven experience in implementing and optimizing RBAC and DAC models. Cloud Experience: Experience working with cloud-native services and cloud cost management. Leadership: Strong leadership skills, with the ability to lead architectural decision-making and collaborate with multiple teams. Other preferred Skills Experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira). Familiarity with AI-driven insights for performance optimization and anomaly detection. Strong communication skills, with the ability to interface with both technical and executive teams.