Senior Architect, Data Chicago, IL

Overview

Credera is a global consulting firm that combines transformational consulting capabilities, deep industry knowledge, AI and technology expertise to deliver valuable customer experiences and accelerated growth across various industries. We continuously evolve our services to meet the needs of future organizations and reflect modern best practices. Our unique global approach provides tailored solutions, transforming the most influential brands and organizations worldwide.

As a Senior Architect in Credera’s Data capability group, you will lead teams in implementing modern data architecture, data engineering pipelines, and advanced analytical solutions. Projects range from designing and implementing data platform approaches (i.e. Lakehouse, Data Ops, Data Mesh) using cloud solutions, building scalable data and ML pipelines, democratizing data through governance approaches, and delivering data products using machine learning, visualization, and integration techniques.

You will act as the primary architect and technical lead on projects to scope and estimate work streams, architect and model technical solutions to meet business requirements, serve as a technical expert in client communications, and mentor junior project team members. Typical activities include participating in design sessions, building data structures for an enterprise data lake or statistical models for ML algorithms, coaching junior resources, and managing technical backlogs and release management tools.

You will also seek out new business development opportunities at existing and new clients.

• Lead teams to implement data architecture and pipelines; design and model technical solutions to meet business requirements.
• Serve as a technical expert in client communications and mentor junior team members.
• Participate in design sessions, build data structures for enterprise data platforms, and develop ML models.
• Coach junior resources and manage technical backlogs and release management tools.
• Identify and pursue new business development opportunities with existing and new clients.

• You have a minimum of 8+ years of hands-on experience building, optimizing, and implementing data pipelines and architecture.
• Experience leading teams to wrangle, explore, and analyze data to answer business questions and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Motivated to work in a fast-paced, dynamic client-facing role with a focus on delivering solutions that exceed high expectations.
• Passion for leading teams and providing formal and informal mentorship.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage customers at both business and technical levels.
• Deep understanding of data governance and data privacy best practices.
• Experience using AI tooling, efficiencies, and code assistance tooling in daily workflows.
• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, MIS or related field.
• Knowledge of key technologies including:
• SQL and No
  
  SQL databases (e.g., MySQL, Dynamo
  
  DB, Cosmos
  
  DB, Cassandra, Mongo
  
  DB).
• Data pipeline/workflow tools (Airflow, Dagster, AWS Step Functions, Azure Data Factory).
• Data Warehouse design (Databricks, Snowflake, Delta Lake, Lake Formation, Iceberg).
• Experience with cloud data platform components on one or more providers (e.g., AWS).

Chicago Pay Range: $160,000 — $205,000 USD. Credera is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of compensation for local roles. This range is indicative and may be adjusted based on experience, certifications, and other factors.

Benefits include a competitive salary and comprehensive plans for health, vision, dental, life insurance, prescription coverage, fertility and adoption benefits, paid time off, holidays, 401(k) matching, and disability benefits. For more information regarding Omnicom benefits, please visit

Hybrid Working Model:
Employees have the flexibility to work remotely two days a week, with three days in the office. The exact schedule can be discussed with project teams to balance flexibility with in-person collaboration.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without future sponsorship. Credera will not sponsor employment-based visas for this opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability.