Staff Data Architect - Remote

Overview

As a Staff Data Architect at Handshake, you will drive the architectural vision and strategic direction of our advanced data platform, influencing how millions of students discover meaningful career opportunities.

In Short

• Lead the data engineering function at an architectural level.
• Architect scalable and efficient data pipelines and services.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineering leads.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Establish data governance frameworks for reliability and compliance.
• Extensive experience in architecting large-scale data platforms.
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform technologies.
• Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency in advanced technologies like Go and Kubernetes.

Requirements

• Deep Data Engineering and Architecture Expertise.
• Cloud Platform Proficiency, preferably GCP.
• Strategic Problem-solving Skills.
• Influential Collaboration abilities.

Benefits

• Equity and ownership in a fast-growing company.
• 16 Weeks of paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision policies.
• $500 home office stipend.
• Generous learning & development opportunities.
• Monthly internet stipend and a new MacBook.
• Free lunch provided twice a week.
• 401k Match for US-based employees.
• Flexible time off policy.
• Regular offsites and team-building opportunities.