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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Games Senior Data Architect - **Company:** Lionbridge Technologies, LLC - **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $85,000.0 - $92,602.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C Sharp (Programming Language), Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Data Systems, Software Design Patterns, Document-Oriented Databases, Microsoft Visual Studio, Kusto Query Language, SQL Databases, Snowflake, Data Strategy, Git, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, Data Management, Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Pipelines - **Published:** August 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6504a15f4102c108 ## About the Role * BA/BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or related quantitative discipline (Master's preferred). * 6+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or a related field, with a track record of designing data systems at scale. * Deep expertise in data modeling and architecture design, with hands-on proficiency in a combination of languages and tools including but not limited to SQL, C#, Kusto, Cosmos, Microsoft Visual Studio, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Snowflake (or similar). * Proven experience designing and governing data architecture across multiple systems or teams, not just within a single project. * Proficiency in navigating GIT in the work environment. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Self-driven, meticulous, and curious in nature. * Ability to prioritize in a complex and fast-paced environment. * Excellent attention to detail with desire to learn and master new technologies. ## Description As Senior Data Architect, you will be responsible for defining and driving the data architecture strategy behind our products, from inception to launch. A successful candidate will have a strong sense of problem solving, teamwork, accountability, and the ability to understand business functions and requirements, translating them into scalable, well-governed data architecture while navigating competing priority tradeoffs. What You Will Do: * Lead architecture initiatives independently and deliver positive impacts throughout the organization. * Apply in-depth knowledge of the business to design enterprise-level data models and translate business requirements into architectural standards and design specifications governing the flow and storage of data across multiple systems. * Evaluate and select data platforms, tools, and technologies that best support scalability, performance, and long-term maintainability across the organization. * Define and document data architecture standards, best practices, and design patterns for engineering teams to follow. * Partner with data engineers to guide the implementation of data pipelines, ensuring designs support accuracy, validity, and reliability of data at scale. * Identify opportunities to optimize data tools and architecture used to transform, manage, and access data sources across the organization. * Establish frameworks for performance monitoring and data quality across multiple systems and pipelines. * Perform root cause analysis on systemic or recurring architectural issues and design advanced, scalable solutions to prevent future points of failure. * Own the data governance strategy and work with designated privacy teams to ensure that data modeling and handling procedures are compliant with laws and policies. * Prepare accurate, easy-to-follow architectural documentation and design specifications. * Build trust and respect with stakeholders and engineering teams across the organization. * Mentor engineers and analysts on data modeling and architecture best practices. * Contribute to a culture of innovation and technical excellence., * The opportunity to define and shape data architecture strategy for a growing global gaming division. * A high-impact, cross-functional role working closely with engineering, product, and leadership teams. * Competitive compensation and benefits package. * Flexible/hybrid work arrangements. * Ongoing opportunities for professional development and growth within a global organization. * The chance to mentor and influence best practices across data engineering and analytics teams. * The satisfaction of building the data foundation that powers safer, cutting-edge gaming experiences worldwide. ## Related Videos - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [The Data Mesh as the end of the Datalake as we know it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/156-the-data-mesh-as-the-end-of-the-datalake-as-we-know-it) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)