Data Architect

Description

We are seeking a Data Architect to help drive the technical design and future evolution of a highly-scalable, multi-cloud data platform and data products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data engineering, cloud software architecture, and data management.

Location: Belfast, NI (Hybrid)

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of aPriori’s Architecture Team to help guide the evolution of our Cloud Platform with a specific focus on our emerging Data Platform.
• Work with the Engineering teams to create high-value data solutions that serve business needs across various departments.
• Be a domain expert and mentor for a team of data engineers, helping them work through the design, implementation, and maintenance of data products and data platform capabilities.
• Oversee the design, evolution, and operation of robust data processing systems.
• Collaborate with data scientists, software development teams, and other stakeholders to support data-centric initiatives
• Drive innovation by exploring new tools and techniques in data architecture and data processing.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles.
• Proficient in Python with demonstrable experience with other programming languages such as Java, or Scala.

Preferred Skills

• 5 or more years’ experience with cloud services on AWS or GCP.
• 3 or more years as a Lead or Senior Data Engineer or as a Data Architect.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's or better in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrable experience as a Data Architect or Lead Data Engineer.
• Experience with Data Catalogs, Data Governance and Data lineage

aPriori Offers

A team environment where your experience is valued, your voice is heard, and the work that you do makes an impact for our customers and employees.

aPriori offers competitive compensation and unique benefits including pension match, private medical & dental, flexible time off, aPriori days, and more in a dynamic, growing, innovative environment!

About aPriori

Founded in 2003, aPriori is disrupting the industry’s status quo with groundbreaking work helping manufacturers digitally transform their businesses. Through our unique, patented, intellectual property, we enable manufacturers to accelerate product design, and bring products to markets faster while providing visibility to the sustainability of their design and manufacturing choices. Our impact is profound – our customers save millions of dollars each year, accelerate time to market, all while creating a better world for future generations. Though we are an established software firm, through our continued growth, we have maintained the dynamic, collaborative nature of a start-up.

With a global presence, including North America, Europe, Asia, and India, we encourage an inclusive work environment and support employees’ growth through education, training, wellness, and other programs. As our greatest asset, employees’ contributions are acknowledged through monthly company-wide meetings, often with promotions and awards. We promote a positive work culture, employee-friendly policies, flexible work schedules, pub nights, and an additional day off each quarter known as “aPriori Day”.

Interested in joining our team? We continue to build an organization highly talented, self-motivated individuals. Our unique environment empowers employees to bring their best selves each day, asking, “How can I do better?” and then exceeding expectations. We work together towards a common goal. We nurture and celebrate each other’s successes. Employees embrace opportunities to build new skills as well as step into leadership positions where they are supported and mentored by the Senior Leadership team to grow into impactful individual contributor roles or to effectively manage teams. Innovation, adaptability, and a desire to increase your value are essential. If you possess these qualities, we want to hear from you!