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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Architect (Data Architecture) - **Company:** Endava - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Server Applications, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Databases, Data Architecture, Data Infrastructure, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Mapping, Data Mart, Data Transformation, Data Stores, Data Systems, Data Warehousing, Amazon DynamoDB, Event-Driven Programming, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, Team Foundation Server, MongoDB, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, Redis, Power BI, Application Data, SQL Databases, SQL Server Integration Services, Azure Data Factory, Amazon ElastiCache, Amazon Relational Database Service, AWS Glue, Data Analytics, Non-relational Database, Apache Nifi, Graphql, Api Gateway, Data Pipelines, Service Stack - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.wayup.com/i-j-Principal-Architect-Data-Architecture-Endava-224315511001098/ ## About the Role Typically has 5+ years of experience with varied technical experience in designing/developing data pipelines and data stores + Demonstrated experience designing data architecture(s) for Business Intelligence/Analytical usage + Understanding of data modeling and data mapping + Experience with Data Warehouse and Data Mart + Experience with TFS, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SSIS, Power BI + Extensive experience with SQL + Extensive experience with relational and non-relational database technologies (Oracle, MS SQL Server, GraphQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB, PostgresSQL, Redis, ElastiCache, etc). + Experience in ETL (AWS Glue, Azure DataFactory, Apache NiFi, etc) + Experience with a variety of data systems and performance tuning approaches + Knowledge of a variety of architectural principles like hub and spoke, bus, event driven software architectures, etc. + Working knowledge of Data Science technology stacks + Working knowledge of BI data analytical products + Excellent verbal and written communication skills + Ability to present technical solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences. + Strong ability to review existing codebases/processes and refactor for improvement vs starting over + Strong problem solver + Professional presence + Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience + Desired Qualifications + Consulting experience + Working knowledge of Big data on cloud platforms (Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL, AWS, RDS Oracle, or RedShift) + Python or Powershell scripting experience, + A strong communicator who can confidently engage clients and lead architectural discussions. + Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments and helping shape solutions from early discovery through delivery. + Equally effective in strategic advisory conversations and detailed technical architecture work. + Passionate about modern data platforms, AI, and emerging technologies. + Able to balance technical depth with business outcomes and client value. Additional Employee Requirements + Participation in both internal meetings and external meetings via video calls, as necessary. + Ability to go into corporate or client offices to work onsite, as necessary. + Prolonged periods of remaining stationary at a desk and working on a computer, as necessary. + Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and reach overhead, as necessary. + Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment, as necessary. + Vision abilities including close vision, toleration of fluorescent lighting, and adjusting focus, as necessary. + For positions that require business travel and/or event attendance, ability to lift 25 lbs, as necessary. + For positions that require business travel and/or event attendance, a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record are required, as driving is an essential job function. *If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees requiring accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs, absent undue hardship. ## Description Our data team has expertise across engineering, analysis, architecture, modeling, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data science. This discipline is responsible for transforming raw data into actionable insights, building robust data infrastructures, and enabling data-driven decision-making and innovation through advanced analytics and predictive modeling. In this role, you will work closely with technical leads, fellow developers, our client solutions team, and client stakeholders. You will be part of agile/scrum ceremonies and will work as a contributor within these ceremonies. Our data architects are strong consultants, who are just as comfortable talking through solutions with clients as they are at coding. As a Data Architect you must value collaboration and working cross functionally to make the greatest impact for our clients and fellow team members. Responsibilities: + Meet and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to establish project scope, system goals, and requirements + Help translate business requirements into technical specifications for data consumption and use + Provide guidance on appropriate data platform(s) (repository, database, etc.) to meet requirements + Accurately map data attributes between different domain models + Develop, analyze, prioritize, and organize requirement specifications, data mapping, diagrams, data models and flowcharts for developers and testers to follow + Help deploy and troubleshoot application data pipelines across various architectural environments that will vary by client from legacy to modern including application servers, queues, API gateways, databases, etc. or cloud-based equivalents ## Related Videos - [40 Minutes to Build a Serverless COVID-19 REST and GraphQL APIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/208-40-minutes-to-build-a-serverless-covid-19-rest-and-graphql-apis) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [Reducing LLM Calls with Vector Search Patterns - Raphael De Lio (Redis)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1714-reducing-llm-calls-with-vector-search-patterns-raphael-de-lio-redis) - [Putting the Graph In GraphQL With The Neo4j GraphQL Library](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/257-putting-the-graph-in-graphql-with-the-neo4j-graphql-library) - [Event based cache invalidation in GraphQL](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/433-event-based-cache-invalidation-in-graphql) - [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) ## Related Articles - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers)