Data Architect / Solutions Architect

Location: Dublin, CA (Hybrid – Tuesday to Thursday Onsite)

Duration: 6–12 Months Contract-to-Hire

Employment Type: W2 Only (No C2C)

Location Requirement: Local Bay Area Candidates Only

Work Authorization: Candidates who do not require sponsorship.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect / Data Architect to lead the design and implementation of a modern cloud-based data platform. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in enterprise data architecture, cloud data engineering, and data modeling, with the ability to work closely with business stakeholders to deliver scalable analytics solutions.

Required Skills

• 10+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Architecture, or Solutions Architecture.
• Strong hands-on experience with Snowflake, Python, SQL, and Data Modeling.
• Experience with DBT, Databricks, Apache Airflow, or similar modern data engineering tools.
• Experience building enterprise Data Warehouses, Data Lakes, or Lakehouse architectures.
• Strong understanding of ETL/ELT frameworks and cloud-based data platforms.
• Experience with AWS and/or Azure data services.
• Experience designing scalable data pipelines and analytics solutions.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate with business and technical stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Medallion Architecture or Data Vault.
• Knowledge of data governance and metadata management.
• Experience with BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or MicroStrategy.
• Experience working in large enterprise environments.

Only local candidates who can reliably work onsite in Dublin, CA three days per week will be considered.