Principal Data Architect

At Sparq, we help companies solve the right problems—not just build more technology.We’re a modern product engineering partner blending strategy, craftsmanship, and speed to help organizations modernize confidently in the age of AI. From data ecosystems to digital products and AI acceleration, we turn complexity into clarity and ideas into impact.If you’re driven to build what’s next, lead with empathy, and deliver excellence without ego, you’ll feel right at home at Sparq.Why You Will Enjoy Mondays AgainOpportunity to collaborate with a diverse group of colleagues in a fun, creative environmentProgressive career journey and opportunity for advancementContinuous development through training, mentorship and certification programsExposure to modern technologies across various industries in an agile environmentFlexibility to work remotely, onsite or a hybrid of both as desired in certain locationsA Day In The LifeArchitect and oversee ETL/ELT processes leveraging tools such as Talend, Informatica, or Apache Spark to enable scalable data integrationDesign and optimize database solutions, applying strong SQL skills and expertise in relational and dimensional modelingLead the adoption and implementation of modern data lakehouse platforms, including Snowflake, Databricks, or Azure Data FabricDefine and enforce data warehousing strategies and best practices to ensure performance, scalability, and reliabilityApply programming proficiency in Python or Scala to support data engineering and advanced analytics initiativesChampion data governance frameworks, ensuring adherence to compliance, security, and quality standards across the organizationCollaborate with cross-functional teams to align data architecture with business objectives and emerging technology trendsWhat It TakesConsultative approach and problem solving skills to successfully align digital solutions with long-term business goals of the clientCommitment to understanding and exceeding client expectationsAbility to perform project oversight and execution of deliverablesFlexibility to adapt within a high-growth organizationAbility to lead, mentor and motivate those around themHunger for continuous learning and professional developmentIntellectual curiosity to provide creative solutionsFull understanding of the software development life cycleAbility to positively impact fellow colleagues through effective leadership, presentations, coaching, etc. Desire to work in a team environmentGood interpersonal, written and verbal communication skillsEqual Employment Opportunity Policy: Sparq is proud to offer equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.