Job Description

Location: Denver Colorado; Minneapolis MN; remote OK but not preferred

Work Model: Hybrid (min 1 day per week) Employment Type: W2 Contract

Design the Data Foundation Powering Customer 360 and Enterprise AI

Are you passionate about building modern data architectures that drive real business outcomes? Trissential is hiring a Sr Data Architect to join our client’s team and play a critical role in Customer Information Systems (CIS) modernization, Customer 360 initiatives, and enterprise‑wide data and AI programs.

In this role, you’ll sit at the intersection of architecture, governance, and innovation—shaping how customer data flows across the enterprise and enabling analytics, AI, and real‑time insights at scale.

What’s in It for You?

• Architect at Scale – Design customer‑centric data products that power enterprise reporting, analytics, and AI initiatives
• Modern Technology Stack – Work with Databricks Lakehouse on AWS, Salesforce, Aurora, and hybrid cloud platforms
• Strategic Impact – Define system‑of‑record and system‑of‑truth standards used across the enterprise
• Ownership & Influence – Set architectural and governance standards that guide engineering teams
• Meaningful Collaboration – Partner with solution architects, database engineers, and business stakeholders

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Design and own customer domain data products aligned to a Customer 360 strategy
• Architect end‑to‑end data ingestion patterns across Salesforce, billing systems, and operational platforms
• Define and design data pipelines into the Databricks Lakehouse running on AWS
• Establish and enforce system of record and system of truth standards to reduce redundancy and improve trust
• Assess and evolve data models within operational databases to support new customer domains
• Balance normalized data storage with performance‑optimized access patterns for real‑time and analytics use cases
• Ensure data quality, lineage, and governance compliance across all data flows
• Collaborate with database engineers to transition architecture designs into implementation

Skills & Experience You Should Possess

• 7+ years of experience in data architecture or data warehouse design
• Strong expertise in Databricks Lakehouse architecture
• Hands‑on experience with AWS data services (Aurora, S3, integrations)
• Experience integrating SaaS platforms, especially Salesforce CRM
• Deep understanding of data modeling, data movement, and access patterns
• Proven ability to define and enforce data governance, lineage, and quality standards
• Experience working across hybrid cloud and on‑premise environments
• Strong communication, collaboration, documentation, and architectural leadership skills
• Proven ability to work effectively within dynamic team structures and motivated to collectively deliver high value to the organization

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience supporting Customer Information Systems (CIS) modernization
• Exposure to enterprise data fabric or mesh architectures
• Familiarity with AI/ML data enablement use case
• Experience building integration with Salesforce and/or SAP
• Utility or regulated‑industry experience

Education & Certifications You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Cloud or Databricks or AI certifications are a plus

What We Offer

At Trissential, we believe in flexibility, transparency, and rewarding expertise. When you join our client’s team through Trissential, you receive enterprise‑level benefits and meaningful work.

• Competitive Compensation – $99–$109 per hour.Final compensation is determined based on skill alignment, years of experience, and fair, market‑based rates by geography.
• Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents – Medical, dental, vision, free tele‑health, HSA with company contribution, life and disability insurance, and 401k with matching
• Paid Time Off – Offers paid time away from work
• Career Growth – Exposure to enterprise‑scale modernization and AI initiatives
• Supportive Culture – Collaborative teams that value strong architecture and clean data design

Please note: This role is open only to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States

Ready to Architect What’s Next?

If you’re excited to shape modern customer data platforms and drive enterprise‑level impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your data architecture career with Trissential