Sr Solution Architect

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Sr Solution Architect for a contract assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in San Francisco, CA.

Responsibilities :

• Design and implement data mesh and data lake solutions, focusing on data ingestion, validation, and orchestration utilizing Databricks, Starburst, Collibra, and Immuta within AWS environments
• Create reusable data management and integration patterns and review them during architectural review boards
• Provide technical leadership and expertise to the data engineering team on best practices for implementing solutions with our core technology stack
• Collaborate with cross-functional delivery teams to design scalable data and analytics solutions that deliver measurable business value
• Establish and enforce data quality standards, governance policies, and data management best practices
• Optimize data pipelines, queries, and infrastructure configuration to improve overall system performance
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with data engineering, ensuring data security, contingency, and compliance
• Lead and coordinate domain technical and business discussions on future architecture direction
• Identify organizational requirements for resources, structures, and cultural changes to support change management initiatives
• Lead multiple architectural engagements across the organization
• Participate in IT strategy development, including environmental analysis, opportunity identification, and business innovation
• Develop business cases for approval of new architectural initiatives
• Develop and communicate domain-wide policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures
• Lead and facilitate architecture governance processes
• Conduct research and evaluation activities for emerging technology solutions
  
  

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 7 years of experience with all aspects of projects from design through development, testing, implementation, and production
• Advanced knowledge of data engineering and analytics tools, specifically Databricks, Immuta, Starburst, Collibra, and AWS
• Subject matter expertise across multiple solution patterns
• Strong understanding of business processes within the firm's System
• Demonstrated experience building and leading successful teams
• Advanced skills in business enterprise knowledge and consulting
• Advanced knowledge of emerging technologies
• Expanded capabilities in strategic thinking
• Program KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)
• Advanced: Problem Solving, Communication for Results
• Expanded: System Thinking, Change Advocate, Flexibility, Initiative, Thoroughness
• Fundamental: Building Relationships
  
  

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.