Data Architect (Hands-on | Modern Data Platform)

Title: Data Architect (Hands-on | Modern Data Platform)

Location: Remote

Type: Contract / Full-time

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Rockwoods is specifically looking for candidates with 8–12+ years of hands-on experience building production-grade data platforms. Profiles limited to POCs or support roles will not be considered.

Role Overview

Rockwoods is looking for a senior, hands-on Data Architect who has designed and built modern data platforms end-to-end in production environments.

This is not a design-only role. you should be comfortable owning architecture decisions and getting into the code when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end data architecture (design → build → optimization)
• Build scalable data pipelines, transformation layers, and data models
• Lead Snowflake architecture (performance, cost optimization, storage strategy)
• Implement API and event-driven data ingestion frameworks
• Establish data governance, security, and access controls
• Build data quality frameworks and monitoring
• Enable AI-ready data ecosystems

What We’re Looking For

• 8–12+ years in data engineering / architecture
• Strong hands-on experience with Python, dbt, Snowflake
• Deep experience with data modeling, pipelines, orchestration
• Experience with event-driven architectures and real-time data flows
• Strong understanding of query optimization and cost management at scale
• Exposure to AI/ML data environments is a plus

Why Rockwoods

• Fast-growing consulting firm with real delivery ownership
• Strong footprint in financial services / regulated environments
• Lean teams - high ownership, minimal bureaucracy
• Opportunity to shape architecture, not just execute tasks