ABOUT DEEPLIGHT AI

DeepLight is a pioneering AI company committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation in artificial intelligence. Our mission is to harness the power of data and machine learning to revolutionize industries and create a brighter future. With a dynamic team of experts and a culture of relentless innovation, we are at the forefront of AI research and development.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a visionary and experienced Senior Data Platform Architect to join our leadership team. In this role, you will be responsible for defining the strategic vision and architectural direction of our enterprise-grade data platforms that power our AI solutions. You will lead the design of complex data ecosystems, drive architectural decisions across multiple teams, and establish the technical foundation for our next-generation AI capabilities.
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QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of experience in data platform engineering and architecture, with demonstrated experience leading large-scale enterprise implementations
• Proven track record of architecting and delivering complex data platforms supporting AI/ML workloads at scale (petabyte+ datasets)
• Deep expertise in multi-cloud architecture design and implementation across AWS, Azure, and GCP
• Advanced proficiency in multiple programming languages including Python, Java, Scala, and SQL
• Extensive experience with distributed computing frameworks and big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Flink, Kafka)
• Strong background in data modeling, dimensional modeling, and modern data warehouse architectures (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift)
• Experience with container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes) and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Deep understanding of data governance frameworks, data lineage, and metadata management at enterprise scale
• Experience with event-driven architectures and real-time streaming platforms

• Define and execute the strategic roadmap for enterprise data platform architecture, ensuring alignment with business objectives and long-term scalability goals
• Design comprehensive data architecture blueprints that support multi-petabyte scale AI workloads and real-time analytics across diverse business domains
• Lead cross-functional architecture reviews and provide technical guidance to engineering teams on complex data platform implementations
• Establish architectural standards, design patterns, and best practices for data platform development across the organization
• Collaborate with executive leadership, product managers, and data scientists to translate business requirements into scalable technical architectures
• Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies, conducting proof-of-concepts to assess their strategic value for our data platform evolution
• Drive the architectural decisions for data mesh implementations, ensuring seamless integration across distributed data domains
• Mentor and develop senior engineers and architects, building organizational capabilities in advanced data architecture concepts
• Lead the design of fault-tolerant, self-healing data systems that ensure 99.99% availability for mission-critical AI workloads
• Establish data platform security architecture and compliance frameworks that meet enterprise and regulatory requirements