Director, Data Architecture

What You'll Do

• Define and lead the enterprise data architecture strategy across Databricks and AWS.
• Develop scalable data ingestion, transformation, and serving architectures using modern ELT/ETL methodologies and Delta Lake.
• Establish enterprise-wide data modeling standards, data contracts, naming conventions, schema management, and data quality expectations.
• Partner with Data Engineering, BI, Data Science, Cloud Infrastructure, and Security teams to ensure consistency across decentralized data initiatives.
• Design and govern secure, scalable cloud environments, including development, staging, and production architectures.
• Establish governance standards for platform configuration, access controls, secrets management, and cloud resource utilization.
• Guide architecture decisions supporting structured and unstructured data, AI/ML initiatives, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) capabilities.
• Build, mentor, and lead a team of data architects and engineers while promoting architectural excellence and cost-efficient cloud practices.
• Create and maintain architecture documentation, standards, and reference designs that improve developer productivity and platform consistency.
• Partner with data governance leaders to ensure compliance with data quality, lifecycle management, and regulatory requirements.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Data Architecture or Senior Data Engineering within modern cloud environments, including at least 3 years of leadership experience.
• Deep expertise with Databricks, Delta Lake, and modern cloud data architecture.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services, including storage, compute, IAM, networking, and secure access patterns.
• Experience designing scalable enterprise data architectures across cross-functional or decentralized organizations.
• Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, metadata management, and data lifecycle principles.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive architectural standards across multiple teams.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and mentoring skills.
• Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Unity Catalog or similar data governance solutions.
• Knowledge of AI/ML platforms and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures.
• Experience with DataOps, platform governance, and enterprise BI ecosystems.
• Gaming industry experience is a plus.

Keys to Success

• Developing a clear enterprise data architecture vision that enables scalable, secure, and efficient analytics.
• Building alignment across engineering, analytics, infrastructure, and business teams through collaboration and influence.
• Establishing governance standards that balance innovation with security, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Driving modernization initiatives that support advanced analytics, AI, and machine learning capabilities.
• Mentoring technical teams while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and architectural excellence.
• Making thoughtful, cost-conscious decisions that optimize cloud resources and support long-term scalability.

Our Total Rewards program includes:

• Discretionary bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off and wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) with company contributions.
• Additional benefits including disability coverage and identity protection.