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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Solutions Architect - **Company:** Fractal | Intelligence For Imagination - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $155,000.0 - $165,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Business Systems, Information Systems, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Integration, Data Systems, DevOps, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Non-relational Database, Data Management - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/data-solutions-architect-fractal-ai-9769088 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in data management, computer science, information systems, mathematics, data/analytics or a related field preferred or equivalent work experience * At least 3-4 years of work experience in data management disciplines including data integration, data modeling, solutions architecture, optimization and data quality * Knowledge of business systems and processes and their impact on data and analytics objectives * Ability to assess rapidly changing technologies and apply them to business needs * Business domain, data/content and process understanding * Understanding of the Business Intelligence, Data Engineering and Data Science and Data Governance processes and platforms * Thorough knowledge of relational and non-relational database theory and structured query language (SQL) * Understanding of common data architecture frameworks * Understanding of metadata models, taxonomies and ontologies, as well as of the challenges of applying structured techniques (data modeling) to less-structured sources * Skilled working across multiple deployment environments including cloud, on-premises and hybrid * Adept at applying software engineering methodologies and DevOps principles to data architectures and platforms to improve the communication, integration, reuse and automation of data flows across the organization * Exceptional analytical, quantitative and logical problem-solving abilities * Must be highly creative, collaborative, and able to communicate effectively with IT and business * Capacity to be productive when working independently or collaboratively * Ability to effectively manage time to handle competing high priority projects Lead and Principal Positions Requirements (in addition to requirements above) * Significant experience in successfully launching, planning, executing data architecture projects * Strong employee development skills, which include onboarding, mentoring, and coaching staff * Ability to analyze project, program and portfolio needs, as well as determine the resources needed to achieve objectives and overcome cross-functional barriers * Proven ability to establish the strategic direction of a team and manage analytics projects * Persuasive with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with others, including team members and senior management * Skilled in all areas of analytics personnel management, particularly employee selection, training, performance evaluation and salary development ## Description Responsible for translating the vision, goals and business requirements for a data analytics project or product into technical specifications. Designs fit-for-purpose data solutions using appropriate architectural design patterns that support business needs. Provides direction for data architecture design, planning and development and guides future updates and enhancements. Possesses a strong combination of IT, data governance, analytics, and creative skills. 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