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# Lead Data Architect

- **Company:** Visionaire Partners
- **Location:** Irvine, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $148,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Software as a Service, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Security, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Role-Based Access Control, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Enterprise Data Management, Enterprise Application Integration, Snowflake, Generative AI, Data Strategy, Data Layers, AI Platforms, Information Technology, Integration Frameworks, Machine Learning Operations
- **Published:** August 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/61cdcd2e-daf7-42cf-8eb4-f26421797cd5

## About the Role

* 10+ years in data engineering and architecture
 * 5+ years leading enterprise-scale data architecture and strategy.
 * Deep experience designing cloud lakehouse platforms, including Snowflake, alongside modern transformation tools dbt and Fivetran.
 * Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, enterprise data modeling (dimensional/logical), and SaaS architectures.
 * Experience with enterprise integration patterns and data governance frameworks.
 * Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field.

## Description

An established enterprise brand is seeking a Lead Data Architect to spearhead the vision, roadmap, and execution of its modern cloud data ecosystem. This high-impact role leads the shift toward a unified lakehouse framework, self-service business intelligence, and scalable AI/ML capabilities., * Data Strategy & Architecture: Own the roadmap for analytics, integration, and AI platforms; architect scalable cloud lakehouse environments using the Medallion data pattern.

 * Pipeline & Integration Design: Drive API-led, event-driven, and batch data flows across enterprise systems; optimize pipeline monitoring and metadata capture.
 * Semantic Layers & Self-Service BI: Establish centralized semantic models, governance catalogs, and user-centric frameworks to democratize trusted data access.
 * AI/ML Readiness: Build foundational infrastructure, feature frameworks, and MLOps practices for advanced analytics and Generative AI.
 * Governance & Security: Implement strict data protection, access controls (RBAC/ABAC), and enterprise architecture standards.


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