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# Principal, Data Architect

- **Company:** WM Partners, LP
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Software Applications, Information Systems, Software Debugging, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/ccb9d3bb-0065-48ab-8a46-af1db900a59c

## About the Role

* Bachelor\'s Degree (accredited), in computer science, MS, or similar area of study, or in lieu of degree
 * High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant experience
 * 10+ years of previous experience in Software Development in (addition to education requirement)

## Description

Delivers technical expertise in design, development, coding, testing, and debugging new software or significant enhancements to existing software. Demonstrates broad knowledge of highly complex business processes and capabilities, conducts business process analysis, needs assessments, and leads / participates in design sessions with Architects to align information technology solutions with business initiatives, and undertakes projects requiring additional specialized technical expertise in software design and testing., * Contributes strategic vision and integrates a broad range of ideas regarding applications and software development.

 * Presents technical processes effectively to all levels of the organization (including technical and non-technical audiences, Senior Leadership, VPs and the C-level executives).
 * Undertakes the highly complex applications development projects involving multiple disciplines and may impact multiple facets of the business.
 * Develops enterprise-level information technology solutions by analyzing, coding, testing, and implementing new and by modifying existing software applications with full competency.
 * Oversees and leads design/coding sessions, develops solutions, and implements solutions. Articulates design and resolves technical/design conflicts as they occur.
 * Oversees the coordination with business analysts and users to determine requirements.
 * Leads and performs highly complex analyses of system requirements and of existing business processes and information systems.
 * Works with customers and technical staff to resolve problems with software and responds to suggestions for improvements and enhancements.
 * Oversees and reviews systems under development and related documentation.
 * Participates in the development of software. Mentors and fosters growth of peers and team members.
 * Leads advanced systems planning, scheduling and implementation.


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