Title: Data Tech Lead/Data Architect
Location: Houston, TX(Hybrid)
Job Type: Contract
Visa: USC, GC Only
Local Only
Lead the architecture, design, and delivery of modern data platforms across
cloud and on-prem environments
Build scalable, high-performance data solutions that unlock business value
Drive data governance, metadata management, and data modelling best practices
Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end data initiatives
Champion cost optimisation, performance tuning, and agile delivery
Engage senior stakeholders, influence decisions, and represent data strategy
with clarity
Key Responsibilities
Leadership &
Strategy
Define and deliver data product roadmaps aligned to business goals
Provide technical leadership, ensuring adherence to best practices and
standards
Drive long-term data engineering and architecture strategy
Technical Oversight
Lead data architecture and modelling (e.g. SAP PowerDesigner, BiZ Design)
Build and optimise AI-augmented data pipelines using:
Azure Data Factory (ADF), ADLS, Databricks, Delta Live Tables, Structured
Streaming
Design robust OLTP systems (schema design, indexing, performance tuning)
Work across PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server
Implement governance, security, and lineage using Unity Catalog
Troubleshoot pipelines and enforce data quality and SLAs
Governance & Quality
Establish frameworks for data security, privacy, and lifecycle management
Drive CI/CD and automated deployment practices
Monitor and optimise pipeline performance
Stakeholder Management
Collaborate with Product Managers, Business Analysts, Data Scientists, and
Architects
Translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes
Build alignment and resolve challenges across stakeholders
Skills & Experience
Technical Expertise
12–17 years in data engineering, architecture, or analytics platforms
Deep experience with:
Azure (ADF, ADLS, Databricks, DLT, Azure Functions, Logic Apps)
SQL, Python, Spark / Scala
REST APIs / FastAPI
Strong background in data modelling and architecture frameworks
Experience with CI/CD (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes basics, API gateways, and load balancing
AI & Future-Ready
Skills
Exposure to AI/ML, GenAI, Agentic AI
Passion for building future-ready, scalable data ecosystems
Leadership & Soft
Skills
Proven experience leading medium to large technical teams
Strong decision-making and problem-solving ability
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to operate independently with high ownership and accountability
Adaptable, with a continuous learning mindset
Nice to Have
Experience with Kafka, Hadoop, Spark Streaming
Workflow orchestration tools (Airflow, Luigi, Azkaban)
BI tools like Power BI or Qlik Sense
Certifications in Azure, Databricks, or AI/ML
Exposure to logistics, trading, or freight-related domains
Regards,
Aman Raj
Sr. Technical Recruiter
Email: ar...@shiftcodeanalytics.com
LinkedIn
Id:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aman-raj-37177722b/
URL: http://www.shiftcodeanalytics.com/