Data Architect ; Remote

Net Documents is seeking a Data Architect to lead the design and evolution of our enterprise data platform as we scale our legal document management solutions. In this role, you will define the architecture that powers how billions of documents are stored, processed, and surfaced, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security in a highly regulated environment.

You will operate at the intersection of cloud transformation, large-scale distributed systems, and data governance, partnering closely with Engineering, Product, Security, and leadership to drive strategic data initiatives across the organization.

• Define and drive the architectural strategy for migrating large‑scale, on‑premises data systems to AWS, including re‑platforming and re‑architecture efforts.
• Establish migration patterns, data residency strategies, and cutover plans that minimize risk and downtime.
• Design and evolve cloud‑native data architectures that support long‑term scalability and performance.
• Own scalable data platforms.
• Lead the architecture of large‑scale No
  
  SQL data systems, including Couchbase, Dynamo
  
  DB, and related technologies.
• Oversee the design and governance of our Snowflake‑based data platform, including data modeling, ingestion pipelines, and access patterns.
• Ensure systems are optimized for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency at scale.

• Architect and implement event‑based data infrastructure using technologies such as Kafka, SQS, and SNS.
• Define standards for event schema design, topic management, consumer patterns, and data lineage.
• Enable reliable, scalable, and observable data flows across distributed systems.

• Establish and enforce data governance standards, including classification, access controls, encryption, retention, and auditability.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory frameworks such as SOC 2 Type II and HIPAA.
• Partner with Security teams on threat modeling and risk mitigation for data infrastructure.

• Lead architectural reviews, RFC processes, and documentation standards.
• Partner with engineering leadership to influence roadmap prioritization through data‑driven insights.
• Represent the data platform in cross‑functional planning and executive‑level discussions.

• 10+ years of experience in data engineering, database engineering, or data architecture roles.
• Strong experience designing and scaling large‑scale No
  
  SQL databases such as Couchbase, Dynamo
  
  DB, or similar technologies.
• Experience leading complex on‑premises to cloud migration initiatives.
• Hands‑on experience with event‑driven architectures using Kafka, SQS, SNS, or similar technologies.
• Experience with modern data platforms such as Snowflake or comparable data warehouses/lakes.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, scalability, and performance optimization.
• Ability to evaluate complex architectural tradeoffs and make sound technical decisions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.

• Experience in legal technology, SaaS, or other regulated industries.
• AWS certifications such as Solutions Architect Professional or Database Specialty.
• Experience with infrastructure‑as‑code tools such as Terraform or CDK.
• Proven experience designing enterprise‑scale data governance and compliance frameworks.

• The People!
• HSA company contribution
• 401K match at 4%
• Flexible PTO (typically 3 to 4 weeks a year)
• 10 paid holidays
• Monthly contributions for life activities & wellness
• Access to Linked In learning with monthly dedicated time to explore

The compensation range for this position is: $210,000 - $230,000.

Net Documents is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, military and veteran status, or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Net Documents believes diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success, and we are committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.