JobID: 53406Senior Data Platform ArchitectPay$200k base salary + 10-15% bonusLocationFort Worth, TX (3 days in the office, remote not available)SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Platform Architect to lead the design, implementation, and governance of our data infrastructure within a premier investment management firm. This role involves owning data pipelines, establishing company-wide data standards, and transforming complex data into reliable insights to support investment decisions, performance reporting, and client outcomes. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in data architecture, governance, and software engineering, particularly within the investment or wealth management space. Collaborating across teams, you will help evolve data models, optimize pipelines, and ensure robust security and high availability, all while mentoring team members and staying ahead of industry trends.RequirementsBachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience7+ years in technology, software development, or data engineeringProven experience in investment management, private equity, hedge funds, or wealth managementStrong expertise in data governance, architecture, and pipeline developmentAdvanced SQL skills; proficiency in Python and C#Experience with DBT, Airflow, Snowflake, and cloud platforms such as AWSKnowledge of infrastructure as code (Terraform) and observability toolsAbility to create scalable, reliable, and secure data solutionsEffective communicator with the ability to collaborate with business stakeholders and technical teamsExperience mentoring and leading data teamsFamiliarity with AI strategy integration is a plusResponsibilitiesLead the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance data pipelines and data warehouse architectureEstablish and enforce data standards and governance policies across the organizationPartner with analytics and engineering teams to ensure high-quality, accessible data for business useDevelop and evolve data models, pipelines, and observability frameworksDrive the adoption of best practices in data security, disaster recovery, and high availabilityMentorship of team members and promoting a culture of operational excellenceEvaluate new data technologies and trends to improve the firm’s data landscapeCollaborate on vendor selection and platform development projectsProvide strategic input to integrate AI and automation into data processesWork closely with business units to develop bespoke data solutions and toolsBenefitsExtremely competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus, and stock optionsFull medical, dental, and vision coverage at no cost to employees and dependentsAccess to cutting-edge tools and investment strategies used by billion-dollar clientsGenerous bonus, often exceeding typical 401k matchesNo 401k match, but bonus potential provides significant retirement savingsOngoing professional development and access to industry-leading expertiseOpportunities to work with the smartest minds in the industry