Highlights

We are seeking a Data Architect to provide senior technical leadership in designing and evolving complex, scalable, high-performance data platforms that support advanced analytics, AI/ML, and business intelligence. Expert-level proficiency with Databricks, including Delta Live Tables, Unity Catalog, and Spark performance tuning, as well as Azure Data Services such as Azure Data Factory and Event Hubs.

Description

We are seeking a Data Architect to provide senior technical leadership in designing and evolving complex, scalable, high-performance data platforms that support advanced analytics, AI/ML, and business intelligence. Leverage deep expertise in Databricks and Azure data ecosystems to define architecture and engineering standards, guide implementation, and ensure solutions are secure, reliable, and built for long-term growth. The Data Architect will shape data strategy, mentor senior engineers, and partner with cross-functional leaders to align technology decisions with business objectives.

Responsibilities:

Lead the architectural design and development of enterprise-grade data platforms using Databricks, Delta Lake, and Azure Data Services.
Define and enforce technical standards, design principles, and best practices across data engineering to promote consistency, reusability, scalability, and maintainability.
Architect and optimize modern data warehouse and lakehouse solutions incorporating Snowflake, star schemas, and distributed data systems.
Guide the integration of real-time and batch data pipelines to support advanced analytics, ML model training, and reporting use cases.
Design and implement secure, compliant, and high-performance data architectures that support data governance, privacy, and access-control standards.
Provide technical leadership in implementing infrastructure as code, automated pipeline orchestration, and observability practices.
Evaluate emerging data technologies, cloud capabilities, and design patterns, recommending adoption where appropriate.
Mentor senior and mid-level data engineers, promote architectural rigor, and foster a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
Collaborate with data scientists, BI developers, enterprise architects, and business stakeholders to deliver aligned, high-impact solutions.
Develop and maintain architectural documentation, including design blueprints, system diagrams, and roadmaps.
Lead proof-of-concept efforts, technical deep dives, and architecture reviews to validate approaches and guide high-risk technical decisions.
Troubleshoot complex architectural and performance issues within the data ecosystem, ensuring resilience, cost efficiency, and overall system health.
Promote modern data architecture practices through internal and external forums, technical presentations, and other knowledge-sharing opportunities.
Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

8-12 years of progressive experience in data engineering, with extensive experience leading the architecture and implementation of large-scale, cloud-native data solutions.
Expert-level proficiency with Databricks, including Delta Live Tables, Unity Catalog, and Spark performance tuning, as well as Azure Data Services such as Azure Data Factory and Event Hubs.
Mastery of data modeling, data warehousing, and big data processing, including dimensional modeling, streaming architectures, and data lakehouse patterns.
Strong understanding of data governance, metadata management, security, and regulatory compliance in cloud environments.
Familiarity with modern orchestration tools, infrastructure as code-including Terraform and Azure Resource Manager-and monitoring frameworks.
Deep knowledge of Python, SQL, Spark, and distributed data systems.
Understanding of how to architect systems that support downstream AI/ML and business intelligence consumption layers.
Ability to evaluate emerging tools, cloud features, and frameworks and apply them to evolving business needs.
Proven track record of providing technical leadership on high-impact projects, mentoring senior engineers, and influencing enterprise data strategies.
Exceptional technical leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to guide teams and align architecture with business strategy.
Advanced architectural design skills focused on performance, scalability, resilience, security, and cost optimization.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, particularly when addressing complex, cross-platform data challenges.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills for communicating with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to influence strategic direction and drive innovation in a fast-paced, evolving technical environment.
Highly organized, with the ability to manage competing priorities across teams and initiatives.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, data engineering, information systems, or a related technical field is required; an advanced degree is preferred.
Industry certifications such as Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional, Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer Associate, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert are highly desirable.

Founded in 1991, Rooms To Go is one of the largest and fastest growing furniture retailers in the US with over 250 stores in ten southern states, eight distribution centers and an e-commerce business. Rooms To Go offers a collaborative work environment within a supportive culture.

Rooms To Go Benefits:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Associate discounts including furniture
Company paid life and disability insurance
Paid time off
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Programs
And more!

Rooms To Go is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

About Company

When Rooms To Go opened its first set of doors in 1991, the way people bought furniture was changed forever. Since then, we've grown into America's #1 independent furniture company with the nation's largest furniture inventory. By offering stylish furniture at everyday low prices, original room packages, superior service and fast delivery, today Rooms To Go is America's favorite place to buy furniture.

Along with the creation of this great furniture company, an exciting and innovative way to shop furniture was born. Rooms To Go introduced the concept of displaying and packaging furniture in complete room settings. Our designers coordinate each room's colors, fabrics and accessories to the last detail, so customers don't have to. This approach affords customers a simplified shopping experience and increased savings when buying an entire room. Trained, knowledgeable and courteous Rooms To Go sales associates create the hassle free, comfortable environment customers enjoy in our showrooms.

Rooms To Go's incomparable delivery promise ensures customers receive their new furniture in days, not months. Our fast and easy furniture delivery is realized through state-of-the-art Rooms To Go distribution centers, housing hundreds of thousands of furniture pieces ready for delivery today.

The Rooms To Go Furniture Revolution is the direct result of the finest sales, merchandising, advertising, operations, customer service and finance initiatives in the furniture industry. Our complete focus is to embrace change, and to respect and respond to our customer base. Certainly our policy of fashion at an affordable price generates high traffic through the front door, but it is the Rooms To Go Team that builds the loyalty and trust that keeps our customers coming back.

Rooms To Go recognizes that our over 5,000 associates are the nucleus of our continued success. We hire the finest candidates, who are career oriented and motivated. We value the individuality and creativity of our associates and recognize them on a regular basis. The executive team provides the vision; as service leaders, they are the coaches. They empower and believe in people achieving excellence in their work and lives. They love the business and refuse to accept mediocrity. Integrity and honesty are part of your benefit package at Rooms To Go.

Along with competitive pay, Rooms To Go offers excellent and affordable health insurance, a 401(k) plan with discretionary match, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Paid time off includes a week of paid vacation after only six months of employment, personal time and paid holidays. We are proud of our Wellness Program that offers our associates contests, weight loss and activity programs, discounts, and information to stay healthy. Many of our positions offer individual or team incentives to recognize and reward our associates. Rooms To Go associates enjoy a fast paced, innovative, team environment that focuses on giving our customer's an amazing buying experience.

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