The Senior Solutions Architect will design and implement data solutions, mentor engineers, and develop end-to-end technical solutions while ensuring performance and security across various cloud platforms.
Join phData, a dynamic and innovative leader in the modern data stack. We partner with major cloud data platforms like Snowflake, AWS, Azure, GCP, Fivetran, Pinecone, Glean and dbt to deliver cutting-edge services and solutions. We're committed to helping global enterprises overcome their toughest data challenges.
phData is a remote-first global company with employees based in the United States, Latin America and India. We celebrate the culture of each of our team members and foster a community of technological curiosity, ownership and trust. Even though we're growing extremely fast, we maintain a casual, exciting work environment. We hire top performers and allow you the autonomy to deliver results.
- 6x Snowflake Partner of the Year (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
- Fivetran, dbt, Atlation, Matillion Partner of the Year
- #1 Partner in Snowflake Advanced Certifications
- 600+ Expert Cloud Certifications (Sigma, AWS, Azure, Dataiku, etc)
- Recognized as an award-winning workplace in US, India and LATAM
Required Experience:
- 8+ years as a hands-on Solutions Architect and/or Data Engineer designing and implementing data solutions
- Team lead, and/or mentorship of other engineers
- Ability to develop end-to-end technical solutions into production — and to help ensure performance, security, scalability, and robust data integration.
- Programming expertise in Java, Python and/or Scala
- Core cloud data platforms including Snowflake, AWS, Azure, Databricks and GCP
- SQL and the ability to write, debug, and optimize SQL queries
- Client-facing written and verbal communication skills and experience
- Create and deliver detailed presentations
- Detailed solution documentation (e.g. including POCS and roadmaps, sequence diagrams, class hierarchies, logical system views, etc.)
- 4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
Prefer any of the following:
- Production experience in core data platforms: Snowflake, AWS, Azure, GCP, Hadoop, Databricks
- Cloud and Distributed Data Storage: S3, ADLS, HDFS, GCS, Kudu, ElasticSearch/Solr, Cassandra or other NoSQL storage systems
- Data integration technologies: Spark, Kafka, event/streaming, Streamsets, Matillion, Fivetran, NiFi, AWS Data Migration Services, Azure DataFactory, Informatica Intelligent Cloud Services (IICS), Google DataProc or other data integration technologies
- Multiple data sources (e.g. queues, relational databases, files, search, API)
- Complete software development lifecycle experience including design, documentation, implementation, testing, and deployment
- Automated data transformation and data curation: dbt, Spark, Spark streaming, automated pipelines
- Workflow Management and Orchestration: Airflow, AWS Managed Airflow, Luigi, NiFi
Why phData? We offer:
- Remote-First Work Environment
- Casual, award-winning small-business work environment
- Collaborative culture that prizes autonomy, creativity, and transparency
- Competitive comp, excellent benefits, 4 weeks PTO plus 10 Holidays (and other cool perks)
- Accelerated learning and professional development through advanced training and certifications
#LI-DNI
phData celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our approach helps us to build a winning team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities. So, regardless of how your diversity expresses itself, you can find a home here at phData. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at People Operations.
Top Skills
Adls
Airflow
AWS
Azure
Databricks
Dbt
GCP
Hdfs
Java
Kafka
Python
S3
Scala
Snowflake
Spark
SQL
Similar Jobs
Software • Defense
Lead deployment of operational planning platform, guiding solution design and implementation in secure military environments, ensuring operational excellence in architecture.
Top Skills:
Ci/CdContainersKafkaKubernetesNode.jsObject StoragePostgresReactRedisRedpandaTypescript
Information Technology • Software
Lead the design of data governance and information architecture strategies within the Microsoft Purview and Fabric ecosystems, collaborating with sales teams and acting as a trusted advisor to clients.
Top Skills:
AzureMicrosoft FabricMicrosoft Purview
Information Technology • Software
The Sr. Solutions Architect leads client engagements, delivering security-centric solutions, driving pre-sales activities, and collaborating with teams to enhance service offerings.
Top Skills:
Access ManagementAutomationCasbCloud SecurityContainer SecurityEdrEndpoint SecurityEppFirewallsIcs SecurityIdentity ManagementIot SecurityMdmMfaNacNetwork SecurityOt SecurityPamSecurity AnalyticsSIEMSoarSsoZero Trust
What you need to know about the Chicago Tech Scene
With vibrant neighborhoods, great food and more affordable housing than either coast, Chicago might be the most liveable major tech hub. It is the birthplace of modern commodities and futures trading, a national hub for logistics and commerce, and home to the American Medical Association and the American Bar Association. This diverse blend of industry influences has helped Chicago emerge as a major player in verticals like fintech, biotechnology, legal tech, e-commerce and logistics technology. It’s also a major hiring center for tech companies on both coasts.
Key Facts About Chicago Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 245,800; 5.2% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: McDonald’s, John Deere, Boeing, Morningstar
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, fintech, software, logistics technology
- Funding Landscape: $2.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Pritzker Group Venture Capital, Arch Venture Partners, MATH Venture Partners, Jump Capital, Hyde Park Venture Partners
- Research Centers and Universities: Northwestern University, University of Chicago, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Institute of Technology, Argonne National Laboratory, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
