Data Architect
Description For Data Architect
PayPal is seeking a Data Architect to join their Data Architecture team in a mission to modernize their applications towards Kappa or Lambda architecture. This role combines technical expertise with strategic leadership, focusing on building robust and scalable data solutions. The position requires deep knowledge of data modeling, domain-driven design, and real-time processing systems.
The role offers a unique opportunity to work with PayPal's global payment network, impacting how hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers connect and transact. You'll be responsible for developing data strategies, designing architectures, and leading modernization initiatives while ensuring security, scalability, and performance.
As a Data Architect, you'll collaborate with various business units, serving as a trusted advisor to product engineering teams. The position involves working with cutting-edge technologies in stream processing, cloud platforms, and distributed systems. PayPal offers a balanced hybrid work model with 3 days in office and 2 days flexible, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, equity options, and career development opportunities.
The ideal candidate should bring 10+ years of experience, strong technical expertise in data architecture, and excellent communication skills. This role presents an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about data solutions who wants to impact global financial technology while working with a company committed to democratizing financial services.
Responsibilities For Data Architect
- Develop and implement long-term data strategy aligned with business objectives
- Design and model data structures, schemas, and relationships
- Lead transition of existing applications to event-driven architectures
- Collaborate with development teams for seamless integration
- Mentor junior data professionals
- Ensure compliance with enterprise data architecture standards
- Design data access patterns meeting functional and non-functional requirements
- Enhance data security and fault tolerance
- Optimize query performance and scalability
Requirements For Data Architect
- 10+ years of experience as a Data Architect or similar role
- Deep understanding of data modeling techniques
- Expertise in domain-driven design principles
- Proficiency in Kappa and Lambda architectures
- Strong experience with stream processing frameworks
- Knowledge of data lake and data warehouse concepts
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Certifications related to data architecture
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Benefits For Data Architect
- Flexible work environment
- Employee shares options
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- 4-week sabbatical program
- Career development and training
- Educational benefits
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