The Data Engineering Architect will design and implement data solutions, engage clients, and mentor data engineers using big data technologies.
A BIT ABOUT WAVICLE
Wavicle Data Solutions is a founder-led, high-growth consulting firm helping organizations unlock the full potential of cloud, data, and AI. We’re known for delivering real business results through intelligent transformation—modernizing data platforms, enabling AI-driven decision-making, and accelerating time-to-value across industries.
At the heart of our approach is WIT—the Wavicle Intelligence Framework. WIT brings together our proprietary accelerators, delivery models, and partner expertise into one powerful engine for transformation. It’s how we help clients move faster, reduce costs, and create lasting impact—and it’s where your ideas, skills, and contributions can make a real difference.
Our work is deeply rooted in strong partnerships with AWS, Databricks, Google Cloud, and Azure, enabling us to deliver cutting-edge solutions built on the best technologies the industry has to offer.
With over 500 team members across 42 cities in the U.S., Canada, and India, Wavicle offers a flexible, digitally connected work environment built on collaboration and growth.
We invest in our people through:
-Competitive compensation and bonuses
-Unlimited paid time off
-Health, retirement, and life insurance plans
-Long-term incentive programs
-Meaningful work that blends innovation and purpose
If you’re passionate about solving complex problems, exploring what’s next in AI, and being part of a team that values delivery excellence and career development—you’ll feel right at home here.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Wavicle Data Solutions, LLC seeks a DATA ENGINEERING ARCHITECT in Oak Brook, IL.
WHAT YOU WILL GET TO DO
- Provide top-quality solution design and implementation for clients.
- Provide support in defining the scope and the estimating of proposed solutions.
- Engage with our clients to understand their strategic objectives.
- Responsible for translating business requirements into technology solutions.
- Work with the client and engagement leaders to define a project plan to meet delivery expectations.
- Utilize Big Data technologies to architect and build a scalable data solution.
- Identify any gaps and work with the client to resolve in a timely manner.
- Stay current with technology trends in order to make useful recommendations to match the client requirements.
- Responsible for the design and execution of abstractions and integration patterns (APIs) to solve complex distributed computing problem.
- Participate in pre-sales activities, including proposal development, RFI/RFP response, shaping a solution from the client’s business problem.
- Mentor and coach a team of data engineers.
- Act as a thought leader in the industry by creating written collateral (white papers or POVs), participate in speaking events, create/participate in internal and external events (lunch ‘n learns, online speaking events, etc.)
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or a related field plus 5 years of experience as a strategic or management consultant (customer facing) role or a related occupation.
- In the alternative, employer will accept a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or a related field plus 3 years of experience as a strategic or management consultant (customer facing) role or a related occupation.
- 3+ years of experience in the following:
- (1) Architecting and implementing big data solutions using at least one or more real-time/stream processing systems: Kafka, Kafka Connect, Spark, Flink, AWS Kinesis;
- (2) Cloud experience using AWS, Azure or GCP;
- (3) At least one of the following ETL tools: Informatica, Talend, IBM DataStage, Azure Data Factory, or AWS Glue;
- (4) At least one of the following scripting languages: Java, Scala, Python, or Shell Scripting;
- (5) Participating in at least two of the following pre-sales activities: proposal development, SOW creation, RFI/RFP responses, oral presentations.
- Requires 25% domestic travel to client locations as needed. Telecommuting is permitted.
- 40 hours/ week, Must also have authority to work permanently in the U.S. Applicants who are interested in this position may apply at www.jobpostingtoday.com Ref# 71238 for consideration.
BENEFITS
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision);
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA);
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D;
- Unlimited Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays);
- Short Term & Long Term Disability;
- Employee Assistance Program;
- Training & Development;
- Work From Home;
- Bonus Program.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Wavicle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or veteran status.
Top Skills
AWS
Aws Glue
Aws Kinesis
Azure
Azure Data Factory
Big Data
Flink
GCP
Ibm Datastage
Informatica
Java
Kafka
Python
Scala
Shell Scripting
Spark
Talend
Wavicle Data Solutions Oak Brook, Illinois, USA Office
11 W 22nd St, Oak Brook, IL, United States, 60523
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