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North Highland

Senior Data Architect & Engineer

North Highland, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383


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Do you have the skills, passion, and commitment to transform our clients for the better? Are you ready to be a changemaker? If so, join us.

North Highland is the world’s leading change and transformation consultancy. Simply put, we make change happen like no one else. And we’re on the hunt for a new

Senior Data Architect & Engineer .HOW WILL YOU MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN?We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Architect & Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of our enterprise data architecture and engineering initiatives. This role combines high-level architectural thinking with hands-on engineering expertise to create scalable, efficient, and innovative data solutions that drive business value. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between business needs and technical implementation while leading data initiatives across the organization.Key ResponsibilitiesArchitecture & StrategyDesign and implement comprehensive enterprise data architectures that ensure scalability, security, and alignment with business objectives.Develop and maintain data architecture standards, patterns, and best practices.Create and oversee implementation of data governance frameworks and policies.Lead technical decision-making for data platform selection and integration strategies.Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.Engineering & ImplementationArchitect and implement end-to-end data pipelines using cloud services (GCP/AWS/Azure).Design and optimize data models for both operational and analytical systems.Develop and maintain complex ETL/ELT workflows using Apache Airflow and cloud-native tools.Implement big data processing solutions using technologies like Hadoop, Spark, and cloud-native services.Build and optimize data warehousing solutions using platforms like BigQuery.Establish data quality frameworks and monitoring systems.Leadership & CommunicationPartner with business leaders to align data initiatives with organizational goals.Mentor and provide technical guidance to data engineering team members.Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to enable advanced analytics and AI/ML initiatives.Create and present technical documentation and architecture proposals.Lead cross-functional teams in implementing data solutions.Required Skills & QualificationTechnical ExpertiseExpert knowledge of data architecture principles and patterns.Extensive experience with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, and/or Azure).Advanced knowledge of data modeling and database design.Proven experience with big data technologies and distributed systems.Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or Scala.Expert-level SQL knowledge.Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code.Tools & TechnologiesCloud Platforms:

GCP (BigQuery, Dataproc, Dataflow, Cloud Storage), AWS, or Azure.Data Processing:

Apache Spark, Hadoop ecosystem.Workflow Orchestration:

Apache Airflow.Data Modeling:

ERwin, ER/Studio, PowerDesigner.Databases:

SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle, NoSQL databases.Data Integration:

Informatica, Talend, cloud-native ETL tools.Business Intelligence:

Tableau, Power BI, Looker.Data Governance:

Collibra, Alation.Version Control & CI/CD:

Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes.Preferred CertificationsCloud Platform Certifications:Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer.AWS Certified Data Analytics Specialty.Azure Data Engineer Expert.Professional Certifications:TOGAF Certified.CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional).Relevant Apache project certifications.READY TO MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN?North Highland makes change happen, helping businesses transform by placing people at the heart of every decision. It’s how lasting progress is made. With our blend of workforce, customer, and operational expertise, we’re recognized as the world’s leading transformation consultancy.Please note that applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by North Highland. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided, either now or in the future, for this position.North Highland is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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