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Blankfactor

Data Architect

Blankfactor, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003

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What we do

At Blankfactor, we are dedicated to engineering impact. We are passionate about creating value by building best-in-class tech solutions for companies looking to transform, innovate, and scale. In every project, we aim to deliver work that moves the needle and drives measurable outcomes for our partners and clients. Our full-stack development, data engineering, digital product, and enterprise AI solutions cater to a range of industries, including payments, banking, capital markets, and life sciences.

We are headquartered in Miami, Florida, have offices in Bulgaria, Colombia, and Romania, and are rapidly expanding our global footprint. Our culture of engineering excellence, technical expertise, and care for both our clients and our talented workforce has made us one of the fastest-growing companies in America.

We only hire the best and brightest. If you have talent and ambition, join us and be part of an environment that fosters innovation, collaboration, and growth. Welcome to Blankfactor!

What to expect in this role

We are seeking a

Data Architect

who combines

strategic vision, technical expertise, and hands-on coding skills

to lead our data engineering initiatives. This role requires someone who can

design and drive enterprise-level data architectures ,

lead high-performing teams , and

actively contribute to development and code reviews

to ensure scalability, security, and performance.

As a key leader in the organization, you will define and implement

data strategies, frameworks, and architectures

that align with business goals while maintaining a hands-on approach to technical execution.

Strategic Data Leadership Define and drive the company's

data architecture strategy , ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency. Provide

technical leadership

in designing

enterprise data platforms , including

cloud-based solutions (AWS, Azure, or GCP) . Partner with

C-level executives, business units, and engineering teams

to align data initiatives with business goals. Hands-On Engineering & Development

Write, review, and optimize

high-performance data pipelines

(ETL/ELT) in

Python, Scala, Java, or SQL . Oversee

data modeling, warehouse/lakehouse design, and real-time streaming architectures . Actively conduct

code reviews, performance tuning, and architectural guidance

for the engineering team. Team Leadership & Mentorship

Lead and mentor

data engineers, architects, and developers , fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture. Establish and enforce

best practices for data governance, security, and compliance

(GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, etc.). Drive the adoption of

modern data technologies

and methodologies, ensuring continuous innovation. Architecture & Technical Execution

Architect

scalable, fault-tolerant data platforms

on

AWS, Azure, or GCP . Design

data integration patterns, API-driven architectures, and streaming solutions

(Kafka, Spark, Flink). Optimize

data lake, warehouse, and lakehouse architectures

using

Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, or Redshift . Implement

metadata-driven data governance frameworks

and support

data mesh or decentralized data architectures . Requirements and technical skills

8+ years of experience

in

data architecture, data engineering, or software engineering Strong

hands-on coding

ability in

Python, Java, Scala, or SQL . Deep expertise in

big data, cloud data platforms, and distributed computing . Experience leading

high-performing engineering teams , driving technical strategy, and mentoring talent. Proficiency in

ETL/ELT, data pipelines, and orchestration frameworks

(Apache Airflow, dbt, Prefect). Strong knowledge of

data governance, compliance, and security best practices . Experience working in

highly regulated industries (finance, healthcare, insurance, etc.)

is a plus. Preferred Qualifications

Expertise in

ML/AI-driven data pipelines . Experience implementing

Data Mesh or Data Fabric architectures . Prior experience in

multi-cloud environments

(AWS, Azure, GCP). Strong background in

CI/CD, DevOps, and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker) . What you can expect as a member of the Blankfactor team

Fintech Expertise: Access to expertise in machine learning, data science, big data, and AI, providing opportunities for continuous learning and exposure to cutting-edge technologies. Technology exams/Certifications covered by the company World-class workspace for unleashing creativity Fresh fruits and snacks in the office Diverse client portfolio Cutting-edge high-tech stack Monthly on-site gatherings Annual festivities: Participate in team-building activities, family BBQs, and end-of-year celebrations Participation in Sporting Challenges and Marathons Voluntary social events

We believe that diversity of experience and background contributes to more robust ideas and a stronger team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.