Data Architect

We believe in a world where growth thrives across borders and cultures. That's why our Founder and CEO Rick Hammell started Atlas, coining the term Employer of Record (EOR) simultaneously. As an EOR, Atlas employs people to work for companies anywhere in the world. Before we came along, the only businesses offering a similar solution were essentially brokers. They'd outsource your HR and payroll services to third-party providers in different countries. Today, we're the only 100% Direct EOR in the world, partnering with clients to get to market 82% faster, at a reduced cost, and with lower risk through local expertise in over 160 countries.

Atlas technology powers the idea that companies can employ whoever they want, wherever they are in the world. Through our cloud-based platform, we deliver the Human Resources infrastructure that underpins international growth, leaving companies free to focus on the strategy that makes it happen. We partner with our clients through their international life cycle from the first dip in the global pool until the moment it's time to set up their own entities and run payroll. Atlas is here from point A to point Z.

The future of work is borderless, and so are we. So, it helps that our people are located around the globe — in the US, UK, India, China and beyond — and speak 90+ languages. Diversity and inclusion are at our core.

We're excited about our next phase of growth. We're launching new tech, adding new solutions and now we're looking for YOU — eager for a challenge, energized by innovation and aligned with our mission to deliver a future of work without borders.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Architect scalable data processing and analytics solutions for big data storage, processing, and consumption.
- Clearly articulate pros and cons of various technologies and platforms while proposing solutions.
- Define architecture, blueprints/patterns, accelerators & interoperability standards.
- Define data security and data privacy standards for solutions.
- Drive the evolution of data architecture.
- Lead architectural discussions and design workshops with internal stakeholders.
- Create technical documentation.

**About You**
- You have a bachelor's degree in STEM.
- You have more than 10+ years of engineering experience, 6+ years of data engineering experience, 3+ years as data architect.
- Extensive hands-on experience in leading large-scale full-cycle enterprise data warehousing (EDW), BI reporting, dashboard development projects.
- You understand the latest database and analytical technologies including data lake/lakehouse architectures and NoSQL storage.
- You have a strong understanding of data modeling techniques and are experienced in building domain data models.
- You have hands-on experience with designing and tuning ETL/ELT pipelines.
- You bring along your excellent SQL and strong hands-on scripting ability.
- You have already planned data governance and data security practices. Experience in semantic and meta modeling is a plus.
- Confidence with Microsoft Azure (or AWS, GCP) platform.
- Prior engineering experience using modern programming languages (Python, Scala, Java, etc.) is a big plus.
- Prior experience with designing on-demand analytics systems is a plus.
- Prior exposure to Databricks is a nice to have.

**What We Value**
- You have proven ability to create data architecture designs.
- You are happy to mentor data engineering teams.
- You have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Passion for technology and for learning
- You have fluency in English.

**What We Offer**
- The opportunity to work with a purpose — simplifying global expansion while supporting sustainable communities around the world
- A diverse and inclusive environment, with over 40 nationalities represented, 90+ languages spoken, and a workforce made up of 52% women
- Flexible PTO and birthdays off
- Growth and development opportunities with access to Coursera - a leading learning and certification provider
- The opportunity to challenge yourself in a high-performing organization and leave each day knowing you have made an impact.

This position description may not describe all duties, responsibilities, and skills associated with this position. It is intended to portray the major aspects of the job. Other duties or skills may be required.