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# Principal Data Architect

- **Company:** The Walt Disney Company
- **Location:** Santa Monica, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $159,800.0 - $214,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Software as a Service, Information Systems, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Security, Data Warehousing, Database Design, Apache Hadoop, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Privacy Controls, Data Processing, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Snowflake, Apache Spark, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Data Management, Stream Analytics
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25303_dc4d6d2373a7cc57e112f88fe7b77dda

## About the Role

* At least 10+ years of experience in data architecture, engineering, or related field
 * Expertise in cloud-based data platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka)
 * Expertise in MPP and SaaS Data Products like Snowflake, Redshift etc.
 * Strong knowledge of database design, SQL, and data warehousing principles
 * Proven ability to lead complex projects and cross-functional teams
 * Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills, * Experience in the media/entertainment industry.
 * Knowledge of streaming data platforms and real-time analytics.
 * Familiarity with GDPR, CCPA, and other data privacy regulations.
 * Experience with data modeling, ETL processes, and data integration tools.
 * Experience with building SDLC for developing and implementing cost-effective large-scale data platforms from real-time/batch ingestion to delivering analytics feedback and reporting to consumers.
 * Understanding different file format (parquet, ORC etc.) and table format (iceberg, delta etc.) and how to enable them if different data catalogs.

Required Education

 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience

## Description

The Product & Data Engineering team is responsible for end to end development for Disney's world-class consumer-facing products, including streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+, and digital products & experiences across ESPN, Marvel, Disney Studios, NatGeo, and ABC News. The team drives innovation at scale for millions of consumers around the world across Apple, Android, Smart TVs, game consoles, and the web, with our platforms powering core experiences like personalization, search, messaging and data.

 * Design and develop scalable, high-performance data architecture that supports both operational and analytical use cases.
 * Lead the integration of new data management technologies and software engineering tools into existing structures.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, software engineers, data scientists, and other stakeholders to align architecture with business requirements.
 * Ensure data security, compliance, and privacy standards are met in accordance with company policies and regulations.
 * Drive innovation in data processing and analytics, exploring emerging technologies and methodologies.
 * Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the data architecture platform team.
 * Oversee the documentation and communication of architectural designs and standards.