Data Architect (RapidScale)

At RapidScale, exceptional technology is powered by exceptional people. As a growing leader in secure, reliable managed cloud solutions, we help SMBs and enterprises alike simplify IT and unleash innovation. With a broad portfolio spanning AWS, Azure and Google to a full set of Private Cloud and Cybersecurity solutions, RapidScale helps companies turn technology into their biggest competitive advantage. As part of the Cox family of companies, we offer best-in-class benefits, a commitment to work-life balance, and an award-winning workplace experience. We are seeking an experienced

Data Architect

to join our team and lead the modernization of data infrastructure for our clients. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing cutting-edge data solutions using cloud technologies from GCP, AWS, and Azure. You will work directly with clients to migrate their legacy on-premise systems to modern cloud-based architectures, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency. Strong communication skills, including delivering technical presentations and creating client documentation, will be key as you translate complex solutions into business outcomes. Your proven problem-solving abilities and experience tackling technical challenges in fast-paced environments will drive innovation and ensure client success. Your leadership and client-facing expertise will be essential as we develop this practice. As a Data Architect, you will: Develop presentations for leadership teams around solution offerings

Develop and deliver proposals to clients including content, budgetary estimates, and resource requirements

Build conceptual architectures for modern data solutions

Gather technical requirements, assess client capabilities, and analyze findings to provide appropriate solution recommendations and adoption strategies

Collaborate and build delivery teams with the right skills to deliver the best outcomes

Collaborate as part of larger delivery teams which may include project managers, business analysts, architects, developers, and change management professionals

Qualifications Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 6 years’ experience in a related field OR a Master’s degree and 4 years’ experience OR a Ph.D. and 1 year of experience OR 18 years’ experience in a related field

5 years of hands-on experience with cloud data solutions (GCP, AWS, Azure) designing and implementing solutions in at least one of these platforms

3 years of experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and utilizing cloud automation tools

Experience with cloud data warehousing (e.g. BigQuery, Amazon Redshift, Azure Synapse Analytics)

Experience in two programming languages (e.g., Node.js, Go, Python or others) with a working knowledge of additional languages. Experience with transforming legacy code (e.g., Java, .Net) into cloud-native microservices

Experience working in presales (e.g. leading sales discovery calls, conducting technical workshops, preparing detailed scopes of work)

Experience managing professional services engagements involving architecture, development, and delivery, including client interaction and project execution

Preferred Qualifications Experience with machine learning and AI services (e.g. Google Cloud AI Platform, Amazon SageMaker, Azure Machine Learning)

Professional certifications from GCP, AWS, and/or Azure

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