Enterprise Data Architect & AI Solutions Leader

At AnswerRocket, we build transformative AI solutions that drive measurable results for Fortune 2000 Enterprises. For over a decade, we’ve helped industry leaders across sectors from consumer goods and construction to healthcare and financial services, harness AI to achieve tangible business outcomes. Our strength is the composition of our team: developers, data scientists, designers, architects, and AI/ML experts working alongside senior-level consultants. This combination allows us to solve enterprise AI challenges from strategy through implementation and optimization, and it is why some of the world’s largest companies seek us out.

We're seeking an experienced Enterprise Data Architect Solutions Leader to join our growing team of AI and data professionals. In this pivotal role, you'll design and implement scalable, high-performance data architectures that power cutting-edge AI solutions while leading technical teams and driving enterprise transformation. Working at the intersection of enterprise data systems and generative AI technologies, you'll help us unlock the full potential of our data assets through modern lakehouse platforms and intelligent automation

What You'll Do:

Lead data strategy initiatives including current state assessments, enterprise architecture design, and governance frameworks

Design and implement cloud-native data lakehouse platforms (Databricks, Snowflake, BigQuery) with medallion architectures

Build real-time and batch data pipelines using modern ETL/ELT, streaming, and orchestration technologies

Architect and develop generative AI solutions including RAG pipelines, multi-agent systems, and autonomous monitoring

Create advanced analytics and BI solutions with modern self-service platforms (Tableau, Power BI)

Lead technical teams, mentor data professionals, and drive innovation lab initiatives

Conduct client discovery sessions and translate complex technical concepts for executive audiences

Implement MLOps, feature stores, and AI/ML pipeline development with performance optimization

Establish data governance standards, quality monitoring, and observability engineering practices

What You'll Bring:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred); or equivalent industry experience

10+ years of experience in data architecture and engineering, with 5+ years in enterprise-scale systems and 3+ years in AI/ML platforms

Hands-on expertise with Databricks, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, and modern data lakehouse architectures

Proficiency in TypeScript, Python, SQL, and cloud serverless architectures (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Experience building RAG pipelines, vector databases, LLM operations, and multi-model AI systems

Strong leadership skills with proven ability to lead technical teams and influence enterprise stakeholders

Hands-on problem solver with a "get it done" mindset—ready to architect solutions and write production code

Excellent communication skills with ability to present to C-level executives and translate business requirements

Proven consulting experience with enterprise clients, demonstrating strong business acumen and partnership building

What Makes You Stand Out:

Production experience with frameworks like LangGraph, agentic workflows, and autonomous AI monitoring systems

Full-stack development experience including single-page applications for data engineering solutions

Advanced cloud certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP Professional, Databricks) or methodology certifications (TOGAF, CDMP)

Experience with streaming architectures (Kafka, Spark), real-time analytics, and cost optimization (FinOps)

Published thought leadership, conference speaking, or contributions to open-source AI/data projects

Why AnswerRocket?

Join a team that's been singularly focused on enterprise AI since before it was mainstream. Here's what building your career with us looks like:

Lead high-visibility projects that transform how global organizations operate, adding immediate impact to your portfolio

Work directly with senior executives at the world’s most interesting companies, building the consulting and strategic skills that accelerate your career

Develop hands-on expertise with the latest AI technologies, from large language models to our proprietary development frameworks

Learn from experienced mentors while taking ownership of complex technical and business challenges

Grow rapidly in a fast-paced environment where innovation and initiative are rewarded

Plus, we offer:

Leadership : Play a key role in shaping the future of a company at the forefront of AI innovation, contributing to groundbreaking products, transformative solutions, and industry success stories.

Competitive Pay : Earn a competitive salary with opportunities for growth and recognition.

Comprehensive Benefits: Access health, dental, and vision insurance, Paid Time Off and parental leave, offering flexibility to support your well-being.

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