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Rockwoods Inc

Data Architect (Hands-on | Modern Data Platform)

Contract · In Office · USA

Posted Aug 31, 2026

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  • Job Title: Data Architect (Hands-on | Modern Data Platform)
  • Location: Remote
  • Type: Contract / Full-time
  • USC/GC
  • Role Overview:
  • We are looking for a senior, hands-on Data Architect with strong experience in designing and building modern data platforms in production environments. This is not a design-only role; the ideal candidate should be comfortable making architecture decisions while also contributing hands-on to implementation.
  • Key Skills Required:
  • 8–12+ years of experience in Data Engineering/Data Architecture
  • Strong hands-on experience with Python, dbt, and Snowflake
  • Expertise in data modeling, pipeline development, and orchestration
  • Experience with event-driven architectures and real-time data processing
  • Strong understanding of query optimization and cost management
  • Exposure to AI/ML data environments is a plus
  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Own end-to-end data architecture (design, build, and optimization)
  • Build scalable data pipelines, transformation layers, and data models
  • Lead Snowflake architecture, performance tuning, and cost optimization
  • Implement API-based and event-driven data ingestion frameworks
  • Establish data governance, security, and access controls
  • Develop data quality frameworks and monitoring solutions

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Data Architect (Hands-on | Modern Data Platform)

Rockwoods Inc

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