Solution Architect - Data Design Model (Plano) Job at Photon in Plano

Architect end-to-end enterprise data solutions Design data models and integration frameworks that support data analytics, process optimization, and compliance reporting Lead the implementation of data lakes, data warehouses, and streaming platforms to handle large volumes of structured and unstructured data Evaluate and recommend data technologies and tools to enhance data capture, processing, and analytics capabilities Partner with Data Stewards to establish and enforce data governance, security, and compliance standards aligned with industry regulations Drive data architecture best practices to support data initiatives Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders Develop proof-of-concept projects to validate new data technologies and use cases Document architecture designs, data flows, and integration patterns Stay abreast of emerging trends in data technologies and analytics to continuously improve enterprise data capabilities Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or similar (or equivalent experience) Experience in data architecture or data solution design Expertise in cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and big data technologies Strong skills in data modeling, ETL/ELT, data integration, and real-time data processing Experience with data ingestion, time-series databases, and streaming analytics Programming experience in Python, Scala, or Java Proficiency in SQL and familiarity with NoSQL and graph databases Experience working in agile, cross-functional teams Experience with Databricks, Snowflake or similar Data Platforms Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and DevOps practices Knowledge of compliance standards and data security best practices Certifications in cloud platforms or data architecture (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Data Engineer)