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178. Data Architect

Source Meridian
Location
Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
Posted
25 days ago
Department
Technology
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 7+ years in data engineering/data platform work, with at least 2–3 years in an architect or lead role
  • Databricks in production: Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, workflows/jobs, SQL warehouses, performance tuning
  • Strong Apache Spark (PySpark and Spark SQL)
  • AWS data services: S3, IAM, Glue, Lambda, networking fundamentals
  • Advanced SQL and dimensional/data modeling
  • Design and operation of production ELT/ETL pipelines, orchestration, CI/CD, and infrastructure-as-code
Nice to have
  • SQL Server experience (high priority)
  • Experience with legacy-to-modern data platform migrations
  • BI tooling exposure (Power BI, Tableau) and semantic layer design
  • Streaming/CDC experience
  • FinOps or cloud cost optimization experience
What the job really is

The Data Architect will lead the design and evolution of a data platform for a client, focusing on ingestion, transformation, storage, and consumption using Databricks and AWS. This hands-on role involves collaborating with engineering and business stakeholders to translate requirements into architectural decisions, ensuring a well-governed and cost-effective platform. Responsibilities include defining data architecture, leading design reviews, optimizing data pipelines, and mentoring data engineers.

Benefits
  • Permanent contract
  • High-impact projects in the healthcare industry
  • Learning and continuous growth environment
  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Collaborative and international team
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Must reside in Ecuador to apply
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