Senior Lead Data Architect

Senior Lead Data Architect at Lumen in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description About Lumen Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications - quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up - committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress. Lumen's commitment to workplace inclusion and employee support shines bright. We've made the Newsweek 2024 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity list and achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fifth consecutive year. Plus, we're the top employer in the communications and telecom industry, ranking 12th overall across all industries in The American Opportunity Index. We're looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future. The Role The Role will provide expert guidance and support to software engineers and leaders within the data organization. This role is crucial in shaping the future of our data warehousing and business intelligence solutions, particularly in the context of managing large-scale data in cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in creating and implementing best practices for data teams, as well as driving software development standards across the organization. Additionally, the candidate should be able to translate high-level business goals into actionable projects and deliver results that align with the organizational strategy. Location The location of this position is work from home anywhere within the US. The Main Responsibilities + Solution Development: Lead efforts in designing and organizing large data sets, ensuring scalability and efficiency within our data architecture. + Project Leadership: Translate high-level goals into detailed project plans, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and timely delivery. + Unified Data Architecture: Play a key role in implementing Databricks and lakehouse architectures, ensuring seamless integration and scalability across the organization. + Technology Integration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate new technologies and adapt existing solutions to meet evolving business needs. + Standards Implementation: Develop and enforce best practices for the data team, focusing on ETL processes, data quality, and security. + Technical Documentation: Prepare comprehensive documentation and visuals for software engineers and business stakeholders, ensuring clarity in technical requirements, architecture designs, and development. What We Look For in a Candidate + Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. + Experience: 7-10 years of experience in data architecture, with a focus on managing large-scale data environments in cloud settings. + Technical Skills: Strong command of SQL, data visualization techniques, and experience with Jupyter notebooks for data analysis. + Innovation: Ability to design and implement cutting-edge solutions that align with business goals. + Pipeline Expertise: Extensive experience in designing, building, and managing modern data pipelines that integrate diverse data sources into a consolidated and scalable database architecture. + Leadership Skills: Experience in leading projects, setting standards, and mentoring software developers. + Communication: Excellent ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable plans for diverse teams. + Strategic Vision: A proactive approach to data management, always looking for opportunities to improve processes and implement new technologies. Compensation The starting salary for this role differs based on the employee's primary work location. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual's qualifications. Location Based Pay Ranges $111,480 - $148,630 in these states: AR ID KY LA ME MS NE SC SD $117,340 - $156,450 in these states: AL AZ FL GA IA IN KS MO MT ND NM OH OK PA TN UT VT WI WV WY $123,210 - $164,280 in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI $129,080 - $172,100 in these states: AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA WA As with the pay range variety that's based on the region of a country, specific offers are determined by various factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and other business needs. Requisition #: 334986 Background Screening If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page (. Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Equal Employment Opportunities We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, 'protected statuses'). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. Disclaimer The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions. Salary Range Salary Min : 111480 Salary Max : 172100 This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for either short-term incentives or sales compensation. Director and VP positions also are eligible for long-term incentive. To learn more about our bonus structure, you can view additional information here. ( We're able to answer any additional questions you may have as you move through the selection process. As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Lumen offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. You can learn more by clicking here. (Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. 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