Senior Data Architect

Senior Data ArchitectMUST be local to New York. Hybrid Schedule. At least 3 days onsite.Salary: up to $240k baseNo SponsorshipKey Responsibilities:Build and document reference architecture, including conceptual, logical, and physical models.Communicate and mentor teams on architectural standards and best practices.Support engineering teams in implementing architectural designs.Requirements:10+ years as a data architect.Proficiency in data modeling and establishing data contracts between producers and consumers.Experience designing modern, cloud-based data pipelines with strong data governance.Knowledge of medallion and Lambda architectures (streaming/batch).Strong discipline in documenting architecture (conceptual, logical, physical).Expertise in microservices architecture.Familiarity with data governance tools (Data Quality, Lineage, Cataloging, Profiling, and Observability).Ability to design analytical layers for diverse business use cases, including AI.Financial sector experience, preferably with derivatives, cash, finance, or banking products.Familiar with Databricks, Snowflake, Kafka, MDM tools, and governance solutions.Strong skills in data observability and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE).Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.Bachelor’s degree required