Published: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 04:51:12 GMT
Principal Data Architect
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Compensation: $200,000 – $250,000 USD + Bonus
Location: Remote – Work from home in the US* or Ontario
Overview
Automox is a rapidly growing, venture-backed SaaS company revolutionizing IT Operations with our cloud-native platform. Our platform processes tens of thousands of events per second, helping enterprises monitor, manage, and optimize their IT infrastructure in real-time. As we continue to scale, we are seeking an experienced Data Architect to lead us into our next phase of growth and re-imagine our data architecture.
As our Data Architect, you will be responsible for the technical vision and implementation of our next-generation data architecture. You will work closely with our engineering teams to design and implement scalable solutions that can handle millions of concurrent events while maintaining sub-second latency. This is a unique opportunity to shape the foundation of a high-growth platform using cutting-edge AWS services and distributed systems patterns.
What You’ll Be Doing
– Lead the design and implementation of our new data platform, with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance
– Develop real-time data processing pipelines capable of handling tens of thousands of events per second
– Utilize AWS services such as Kinesis, DynamoDB, RedShift, and EMR to architect solutions
– Establish data modeling standards and best practices for the engineering organization
– Collaborate with engineering teams to implement new data architecture patterns
– Create migration strategies for transitioning from our current architecture to new solutions
– Mentor engineers on data modeling and architectural best practices
– Partner with product management to align technical architecture with business goals
Background & Skills Required
– Minimum of 8 years of experience in data architecture, with at least 3 years focused on high-throughput distributed systems
– Proven experience designing and implementing systems that process 1M+ events per second
– Deep expertise with AWS data services (Kinesis, DynamoDB, RedShift, S3, EMR)
– Strong background in data modeling for both operational and analytical workloads
– Experience with real-time stream processing frameworks such as Apache Kafka or Amazon Kinesis
– Demonstrated success in re-architecting large-scale production systems
– Expertise in distributed systems patterns and eventual consistency models
Nice to Haves
– Experience with IT Operations or observability platforms
– Knowledge of time-series databases such as Prometheus, InfluxDB, or Timestream
– Background in implementing data mesh or data lake architectures
– Familiarity with Apache Cassandra or other distributed databases
– Understanding of OpenTelemetry and similar observability standards
– Proven track record of technical leadership in a high-growth environment
Tech Stack
– AWS (Primary cloud platform)
– Kafka/Kinesis for event streaming
– DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, Redis
– Kubernetes for container orchestration
– Primary languages: Python, Go, Java
– Modern CI/CD practices
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing company and make a significant impact on our technical foundation. We are seeking someone who is passionate about solving complex distributed systems challenges and can help us scale our platform to the next level.
Location
We are a fully distributed company with remote workers concentrated across the United States.
*Note: We currently do not hire in California or the New York metro area.
Employment at Automox
– Must be able to pass a federal, state, and county background check
– Complete a local in-person verification
Total Rewards: Thrive with Us
At Automox, we go beyond the status quo to provide our employees with a comprehensive and fulfilling package.
Work from almost anywhere in the USA*
Competitive salary
Equity for full-time employees
401K match
Flexible PTO and generous sick time policy
$20 per month to connect virtually with colleagues
Health & Wellness
Comprehensive health plans with generous employer contributions
100% company-paid short-term/long-term disability and life insurance
Company HSA contribution: $100-$150-$200 per month based on tier
Gender affirmation coverage
Happiness & Well-being
$50 per month lifestyle spending account
Internet reimbursement – $50/month
$750 home office stipend
$10,000 adoption benefit
Comprehensive family planning coverage
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse company. Automox is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
At this time, we are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.
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The salary range listed is the base pay range for this position. In addition, the total compensation package includes bonus, equity, and benefits. Actual earnings may vary depending on a candidate’s direct experience, skills, industry knowledge, and location.
Compensation: $170,000 – $210,000 USD Apply link
