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# Lead IT Data Architect

- **Company:** Vir Biotechnology, Inc.
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Airflow, Amazon Web Services, Business Analytics Applications, Applications Architecture, Backup Devices, Bioinformatics, Cloud Computing, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Data Mart, Data Systems, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Information Technology Operations, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Large Language Models, Git, Data Lakes, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, Data Pipelines, Docker, Jenkins
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25303_54a3c317a996cf6702c5149a848790c0

## About the Role

* BS or MS in Computer Science or a science-related field.
 * 12+ years industry experience, including experience as a Data Architect or Lead Data Engineer.
 * Development experience in Python or similar object-oriented languages.
 * Experience building enterprise data governance programs.
 * Experience with Managed Service Providers.
 * Deep experience with AWS technologies, APIs, backup, Disaster Recovery and ITOps.
 * Experience building data lakes using AWS or similar technologies.
 * Experience designing and building data processing pipelines using Nextflow, Airflow, or similar technologies.
 * Understanding of the Machine learning lifecycle, LLMs and their use.
 * DevOps exposure including Ci/CD pipelines in AWS - Code/Build/Deployment: GIT, Docker, Jenkins, Kubernetes.
 * Applicable certifications include AWS Certified Cloud Data Engineer, AWS Certified Application Architect.

## Description

Vir Biotechnology is looking for a Lead IT Data Architect to create a data architecture vision, align data architecture with our enterprise architecture and implement a set of standards for our data solutions. You will ensure the access, performance and security of our data systems. You will report to the Senior Director, IT Infrastructure and Operations and collaborate across the Data Engineering, Data Science, Research, Clinical and Tech-Ops groups to develop a data architecture to advance the goals of our Data Science, Bioinformatics and Machine Learning teams. You will also collaborate with other groups across the organization to provide data marts and analytical tools to support their operations.

This is an onsite role and you will work a few days each week from our HQ in San Francisco., * Lead the architecture, design, and deployment of enterprise data solutions.

 * Define data standards and develop the data architecture for Vir.
 * Establish the Data Architecture Forum (DAF) and lead forum meetings.
 * Help evaluate and select AWS and data governance technologies to support building an enterprise healthcare data lake.
 * Design and planning, including application architecture, system landscape, installation sizing and planning, system change management, performance monitoring and tuning, troubleshooting and problem analysis and resolution.
 * Ensure data integrity and the data's strategic value is understood throughout the Vir.
 * Mentor IT operations and business teams on data architecture design and requirements.
 * Collaborate across the IT, Machine Learning, Bioinformatics and Data Engineering Teams.
 * Increase adoption of advanced AWS cloud-based features and capabilities.
 * Assist the development and operational teams to build infrastructure and troubleshoot production issues.
 * Review and enhance documentation and knowledgebase.
 * Translate requirements into conceptual, logical, and physical models.