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Job Title: Principal AI Data Architect
Location: Tristate Area (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire (C2H)
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Principal AI Data Architect to lead the design and evolution of modern data and AI platforms. This role requires deep expertise in data architecture, distributed systems, and cloud-native technologies, along with hands-on experience in building scalable data ecosystems and integrating AI/ML capabilities.
The ideal candidate will play a key role in defining enterprise data strategies, establishing governance frameworks, and enabling advanced analytics and AI-driven solutions.
Required Qualifications
- 8 years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, distributed systems, or platform architecture.
- Strong hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
- Expertise in modern data platforms including Snowflake, Databricks, Azure Data Lake, and Lakehouse architectures.
- Solid understanding of distributed data storage formats such as Iceberg, ORC, and Parquet.
- Deep knowledge of data engineering principles and data governance frameworks.
- Experience with data lineage, metadata management, and privacy/compliance standards.
- Proven ability to define and implement data cataloging and governance strategies.
- Strong experience in designing scalable and decoupled data ecosystems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with AI/ML technologies and platforms, including LLMs and model integration.
- Familiarity with tools and frameworks such as Kubernetes (K8s), OpenAI, and modern AI stacks.
- Prior experience in platform engineering and building shared enterprise capabilities.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Salary : $70