Principal Commercial Data Architect

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Job Profile Title:

Principal Commercial Data Architect

Job Code:

12784

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Principal Commercial Data Architect

Profile Title:

12784 Principal Commercial Data Architect

Grade / Band:

IC5

FLSA Status:

Exempt

The Principal Commercial Data Architect is the top-level technical authority responsible for defining and driving the enterprise data architecture strategy. This role owns the architectural vision for a curated data-layer ecosystem, enterprise semantic standards, interoperability frameworks, and governance structures that enable analytics, AI/ML, and operational intelligence at scale. The position partners with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to modernize platforms, establish architectural standards, and mentor technical talent.

Define and implement a multi-year data architecture roadmap aligned with strategic objectives set by functional leadership, including lakehouse evolution, interoperability, governance, and observability. Ensure roadmap execution supports long-term business priorities.

Own and enforce architectural standards for Databricks, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, and cloud-native data environments, driving consistency and scalability across the enterprise to achieve functional performance targets.

Architect enterprise semantic models, KPI logic, and unified metric layers that enable standardized reporting and analytics, providing measurable impact on decision-making and operational efficiency.

Lead governance frameworks for metadata, lineage, security, and compliance to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and organizational standards, contributing to risk mitigation and operational excellence.

Establish enterprise-wide observability and data quality standards using tools like Monte Carlo, Soda, and Great Expectations, delivering quantifiable improvements in data reliability and trustworthiness.

Chair architecture councils and mentor senior architects, fostering a culture of innovation and alignment with strategic priorities while building organizational capability to meet future demands.

Evaluate emerging technologies and guide modernization programs toward cloud-native architectures, ensuring recommendations and implementations provide measurable input into new services, processes, and standards that advance functional goals.

Performs other job-related duties as requested

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Bachelor's Degree

Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Required

Master's Degree

Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Preferred

5+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience

Architecting large-scale cloud or Lakehouse environments (Databricks preferred)

Required

10+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience

Data architecture, engineering, or enterprise data platform leadership

Required

Expertise in lakehouse and distributed systems.

Required

Hands-on knowledge of Databricks, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog.

Required

Strong leadership and executive communication skills.

Required

Familiarity with governance and compliance frameworks.

Required

Domain Experience (at least one of the following): Gaming & Hospitality Operations, Loyalty & Customer Engagement, Marketing & Commercial Analytics.

Preferred

Experience with Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and YAML-based configuration for governance and quality tooling.

Preferred

Expertise in data architecture principles and ability to design multi-year roadmaps aligned with strategic goals.

Deep knowledge of Databricks, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, and cloud-native data environments.

Strong capability in enterprise semantic modeling, KPI logic, and unified metric layers for standardized analytics.

Proficiency in governance frameworks for metadata, lineage, security, and compliance to ensure regulatory adherence.

Skilled in implementing data quality and observability standards using tools like Monte Carlo, Soda, and Great Expectations.

Ability to translate functional leadership objectives into actionable architecture initiatives with measurable outcomes.

Strong evaluation and recommendation skills for emerging technologies to guide modernization toward cloud-native architectures.

Effective leadership and mentoring abilities, including chairing architecture councils and developing senior architects.

Capacity to drive cross-functional alignment, influence stakeholders, and foster collaboration across diverse teams.

Advanced problem-solving and decision-making skills in complex, enterprise-scale environments.

Ability to influence technology direction and articulate architectural decisions to senior leadership.

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