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Purple Drive LLC

Data Architect

Purple Drive LLC, Plano, Texas, us, 75086

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We are seeking an experienced

Data Architect

with deep expertise in

ETL/ELT design, Snowflake, and modern data architecture . The ideal candidate will have a strong background in

data modeling, governance, and cloud-based data platforms , with the ability to standardize and streamline data engineering practices across teams. This role requires close collaboration with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to design scalable, secure, and high-performing data solutions. Key Responsibilities

Design and implement

scalable data architectures

supporting analytical and operational use cases across cloud platforms such as

Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift . Develop and optimize

ETL/ELT pipelines

for ingestion, transformation, and integration of large-scale structured and unstructured datasets. Define

data modeling standards , governance policies, and architecture frameworks to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to

align data structures

and implement

data lineage, metadata management, and security frameworks . Establish

best practices

for data storage, performance optimization, and cost management in cloud environments. Partner with analytics and engineering teams to support

data warehouse and lakehouse initiatives . Document architecture decisions, standards, and integration patterns for reusability and knowledge sharing. Participate in

data platform modernization initiatives , contributing to the adoption of

data mesh, lakehouse, and modern data stack principles . Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data engineering teams, driving standardization and automation. Required Skills & Experience

7-10 years of experience in

data architecture, data engineering, or BI architecture

roles. Proven hands-on experience with

Snowflake

(schema design, performance tuning, compute optimization, and cost governance). Expertise in

ETL/ELT tools

and workflow orchestration (e.g.,

Airflow, dbt, Glue, Informatica, Matillion ). Strong understanding of

data modeling, warehousing concepts, and dimensional design (Star/Snowflake schema) . Knowledge of

data governance, lineage, security, and compliance frameworks . Experience with

Python, SQL, or Spark

for data transformation and pipeline development. Familiarity with

modern data architectures

such as

data mesh, lakehouse, or data fabric . Excellent

documentation, communication, and stakeholder alignment

skills. Ability to work collaboratively with engineering, analytics, and business teams in an Agile environment.

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