Company Name: Unchained

Job Details: Hiring,Remotely,in,United,States,Remote,Expert/Leader

Job Url: https://builtin.com/job/data-architect/7210533

Job Description: POSITION OVERVIEWAt Unchained, data isn't just numbers—it's trust, insight, and the foundation of a new financial future built on Bitcoin. As our Data Architect, you’ll play a mission-critical role in shaping the data infrastructure that powers everything from client-facing experiences to high-stakes custody and compliance.This role is more than technical—it's strategic. You’ll design and lead the development of a secure, scalable, and future-ready data architecture that enables real-time decision making, drives business intelligence, and supports every corner of the organization. From engineering to finance, from product to compliance, your work will empower teams with clean, reliable, and actionable data.We're looking for someone who can think big and build smart—someone who thrives at the intersection of data strategy and hands-on execution. If you're passionate about data, security, and the power of Bitcoin to redefine finance, we want to hear from you!WHAT YOU'LL DOData Strategy & ArchitectureDesign, implement, and maintain scalable data architectures and pipelines to support analytics, BI, and operational needsDevelop and maintain data models, schemas, and taxonomies for efficient storage, retrieval, and analysisEstablish best practices for data management across relational, NoSQL, and cloud platforms, including integration, storage, transformation, and access patternsDefine and enforce data governance policies, standards, and procedures to ensure data quality, consistency, and securityCollaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutionsTechnical LeadershipEvaluate and recommend appropriate data storage solutions, including databases, data warehouses, data lakes, and NoSQL systemsDesign scalable ETL/ELT pipelines and integration patterns for batch and real-time processingArchitect solutions for replication, backup, and disaster recovery to ensure business continuityDevelop strategies for handling large volumes of data while maintaining performance and reliabilityStay current with emerging data technologies and evaluate their application to the organizationData Governance & QualityImplement master data management and metadata frameworks to document lineage, definitions, and usageEstablish data quality metrics and monitoring processes to ensure accuracy, completeness, and reliabilityWork with compliance and security teams to ensure adherence to GDPR, CCPA, and other regulatory requirementsDesign and implement data access controls and security measures to protect sensitive information  Cross-Functional CollaborationPartner with analytics, application development, and infrastructure teams to optimize data models, integration, and performanceCommunicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders to drive understanding and alignmentTeam Leadership & MentorshipProvide guidance and mentorship to data engineers and analystsReview and approve database designs, data models, and pipeline implementationsLead architecture review sessions to ensure solutions meet technical standards and business requirementsFoster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the data teamContribute to hiring, training, and professional development of team membersWHO YOU AREYou have a Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Mathematics, or related fieldYou have 15+ years of data engineering experience with 5+ years in architecture rolesYou have proven track record of designing and implementing enterprise-scale data solutionsYou have expertise in SQL, programming (Python, Java, Scala), data modeling (dimensional, ER), ETL/ELT, and data warehousing conceptsYou have extensive experience with relational (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra) databasesYou are experienced with cloud-based data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka)You have familiarity with data governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, and business intelligence toolsYou have knowledge of API design, microservices architecture, and data visualization toolsYou have the ability to balance strategic vision with practical implementationYou have strong project management skills to coordinate complex data initiativesEven BetterYou have a Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related fieldYou have professional certifications in data architecture, data management, or cloud platformsYou have experience in the organization's industry (finance, healthcare, retail, etc.)You have knowledge of machine learning and AI data requirementsYou have experience with data mesh or domain-oriented data architecturesYou have a background in implementing data observability solutionsWHAT WE OFFERCompany paid medical, dental, and vision coverage401k with employer match Employee stock optionsUnlimited PTOTraining & development opportunitiesRemote work flexibility P.S. 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