Director Architecture

We are seeking a Director of Architecture to lead architecture strategy and solution design for a large-scale, business-critical data and platform transformation program. This role will play a key leadership position in shaping scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions across a complex multi-cloud environment (Azure, AWS, GCP).The Director will partner closely with business and technology leaders to align architecture with program goals, guide solution delivery, and ensure consistency across multiple work streams and platforms. You will work across a diverse ecosystem of data, applications, and integration layers—driving architectural direction for modern data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks) and enabling advanced analytics and AI capabilities. This is a highly visible role requiring a balance of hands‑on architectural expertise, program-level leadership, and strong stakeholder engagement.Job Description Lead architecture strategy and governance across a large-scale, multi-cloud data and platform programDefine and drive architecture standards, patterns, and best practices to ensure consistency, scalability, and reusability across solutionsOversee end-to-end solution architecture across complex environments (Azure, AWS, GCP), guiding teams in designing scalable and resilient systemsTranslate business and program requirements into practical, high-quality architecture and technical solutionsLead design reviews and ensure alignment with agreed architectural patterns and standardsDrive the design and evolution of modern data platforms using technologies such as Snowflake, Databricks, and lakehouse/data mesh architecturesArchitect data warehousing, data integration, and analytics solutions supporting high-volume, large-scale data processingEnable advanced analytics, AI/ML, and automation capabilities across the data lifecycleDefine and deliver the roadmap for a cloud-scale, governed data platform, reducing redundancy and improving overall data maturitySupport adoption of a data‑as‑a‑product model with clear ownership, SLAs, and lifecycle management for curated data productsPartner closely with product, engineering, infrastructure, and downstream teams to ensure seamless integration and alignment across systemsWork with stakeholders to define architecture roadmaps, priorities, and investment decisions aligned to program goalsDrive performance, scalability, and reliability across applications, data pipelines, and workflowsLead cost optimization initiatives, including compute, storage, and orchestration efficiency (Fin Ops practices)Identify and mitigate risks related to scale, performance, cost, and system reliabilityEvaluate emerging technologies and lead proof‑of‑conception initiatives to assess business valueDrive adoption of modern capabilities across cloud, data, and AI platformsMentor engineering and architecture teams, promoting best practices and strong technical decision‑makingProvide guidance on solution design, workflow orchestration, and implementation approachesQualifications12+ years of experience in architecture, engineering, or large-scale platform rolesProven experience designing and delivering solutions in multi‑cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP)Strong expertise in modern data platforms, including Snowflake, Databricks, and data warehousing solutionsHands‑on background with large‑scale data processing, integration, and analytics in complex environmentsDeep understanding of: Data architecture (data warehousing, lakehouse, integration patterns) Distributed systems and high-volume data processing Cloud-native architecture and platform designExperience working with modern data ecosystems, including enabling AI/ML and advanced analytics capabilitiesStrong experience in architecture governance, including design reviews, standards enforcement, and solution approvalsProven ability to translate business and program requirements into scalable, practical technical solutionsExperience building scalable platforms, reusable frameworks, or shared servicesStrong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across technical and business teamsExperience…

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