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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Data Architect: Data Movement,... - **Company:** Highmark Inc. - **Location:** Columbus, OH, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $142,000.0 - $236,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Airflow, HTML5, C++ (Programming Language), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Architecture, Data Infrastructure, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Warehousing, IBM DB2, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Apache Hadoop, IBM Cognos Business Intelligence, JSON, Open Source Technology, Oracle (Applications), SAS (Software), Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Teradata SQL, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Pega, Google Cloud, Apache Spark, Gitlab, Information Technology, Apache Flink, Vba Programming Language, Apache Kafka, GPT, Dynatrace, Confluent, Databricks - **Published:** June 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g9nf17 ## About the Role Required + 10 years of experience in Architecture, design, and implementation of complex systems and solutions. Preferred + 5+ years of enterprise data architecture experience driving transformation through data platform modernization + 5+ years of architecture frameworks andmethodologies: This person will have a strong opinion of if medallion architecture is a framework,methodology, or a marketing term(You might getbonus points with examples of all three being an "ok" answer andmaygive a good use case argument where each may be the "best" answer) + 7+ years of experience with data movement platforms as an engineer, architect, or technical product manager/owner + Strong experience and knowledge ofthebelowrelevant platforms to this role:(Most critical being Airflow, Kafka, Flink,Iceberg Lakehouseand DBT) + Heavy Emphasis for Modernization:Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Airflow (includingCloudComposer), Beam (includingDataFlow), DBT,Kafka(Confluent),Flink(Confluent), Spark (includingDataProcand Databricks), Iceberg Format,Monte Carlo, Dynatrace,Atlan, Starburst,VertexAI, GitLab, GPT,and more SKILLS + Architecture frameworks and methodologies + Software Development + Knowledge of emerging technologies + Strategic thinking and influencing + Critical thinking and decision making + While not required to possess expertise in all of the following technologies/areas, Principal Architects must demonstrate proficiency in those relevant to the applications they support: IMS, DB2, Oracle, Teradata, Data Warehousing, COBAL, Visual Basic, C, C++, SAS, Java/JavaScript Framework, PEGA, CSS3, Mobile, JSON, Cognos, Hadoop, SQL, J2EE, HTML5/XML, Waterfall, Agile. EDUCATION Required + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or closely related discipline Preferred + Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or closely related discipline LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS, Lifting: up to 10 pounds Constantly Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds Occasionally Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds ## Description We are seeking a hands-on Principal Data Architect to serve as a leader in our ongoing data and digital transformation, leveraging a modern open data ecosystem build on foundational iceberg lakehouse patterns for both humans and AI to thrive. This role will own defining and delivering our enterprise strategy and architectural approach towards data movement [including integration and interoperability], Enrichment, and Orchestration. This scope will span the full enterprise of a complex hybrid ecosystem: We are not a skunkworks team just trying out new technology and you will make our implementations with dbt, airflow, kafka, and iceberg real for a $30B+ company impacting millions of lives across the country. Not only will this person be a leader of our rapid modernization but will insistently keep a business and customer first mentality. The right leader understands the efficiencies and innovations needed to transform will also couple with deprecating a number of existing operational/legacy platforms. We require a natural thought leader and strategic advisor, shaping and driving the evolution of complex architectures across multiple domains, necessitating tradeoffs on time, cost, and complexity, but never trading off the positive experiences and impacts to our members. Success in this role requires experience driving adoption of best practices and emerging technologies (ie lakehouse, iceberg, ELT vs ETL, and open source trends and tradeoffs), driving innovation and continuous improvement across the organization (teaching and mentoring is a passion for this person), and understanding the evolution of the space and patterns to make decisions that set the company and teams up for success short, mid, and long-term (ie you know what's ready for exploration vs what's ready for enterprise scale). ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES + Lead the development and articulation of complex architecture vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and strategic initiatives. Champion the adoption of best practices and emerging technologies, driving innovation and continuous improvement across the organization. + Collaborate with senior stakeholders across the organization, influencing decision-making and ensuring alignment on complex architectural solutions. + Lead the evaluation and selection of new technologies and solutions, ensuring they meet the organization's evolving needs and strategic direction. Develop and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation, ensuring clarity and consistency across all stakeholders. + Proactively identify and mitigate potential risks and challenges, ensuring the successful implementation and ongoing operation of complex architectures. 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