We are looking for an experienced Data Architect to design and enhance modern data solutions for a banking environment in Needham, Massachusetts. This role focuses on building scalable cloud-based data architecture, improving data movement and transformation processes, and enabling reliable access to business-critical information. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in Azure, Snowflake, Python, and Spark, along with a practical approach to data modeling, integration, and performance optimization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Design and maintain enterprise data architecture that supports secure, scalable, and efficient data operations across banking platforms.<br>• Build and optimize ETL pipelines to ingest, transform, and deliver data from multiple sources into cloud-based analytical environments.<br>• Develop robust data solutions using Azure services, Snowflake, Python, and Apache Spark to meet business and reporting needs.<br>• Create data models and architectural standards that improve consistency, accessibility, and long-term maintainability of data assets.<br>• Partner with engineering, analytics, and business teams to translate data requirements into reliable technical solutions.<br>• Monitor data platform performance and implement improvements that strengthen processing speed, quality, and system reliability.<br>• Establish best practices for data governance, documentation, and architecture design to support regulatory and operational expectations.<br>• Troubleshoot complex data issues and provide technical guidance on integration, transformation, and storage strategies.