Nutanix

Sr. Data Platform Architect

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2 months ago
San Jose, CA, USASenior / Staff+
H1B sponsor

Base Salary

$179k - $359k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of a scalable, resilient enterprise data platform.
  • Define and enforce architecture standards for data ingestion, storage, processing, security, data quality, and lifecycle management.
  • Build reusable engineering frameworks for ETL/ELT, automation, and data lifecycle management.
  • Drive observability, reliability, performance optimization, and operational excellence for the platform.
  • Collaborate with Data Engineering, BI, Analytics, and ML/AI teams to provide trusted data access.
  • Mentor engineering teams on scalable design, production readiness, and operational excellence.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and lead proof-of-concepts for platform enhancements.
  • Set and deliver first-year objectives for platform features, data quality, and operational monitoring.

Requirements

  • 12+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or related fields, including 5+ years with large-scale data platforms.
  • Proficiency designing and implementing solutions with SQL, Apache Spark, ETL/ELT frameworks, and orchestration tools.
  • Strong understanding of data storage formats, lifecycle management, and performance optimization.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud technologies and platforms such as Kubernetes, Trino, Dremio, and Informatica.
  • Expertise implementing data security controls including RBAC, encryption, and audit logging.
  • Experience driving architectural decisions and collaborating effectively across functions.
  • Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD, and infrastructure-as-code for data platform operations.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field; an advanced degree is preferred.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement with at least three onsite days per week in applicable locations, including San Jose.
  • Minimal travel requirements.
  • Medical, financial, and other benefits may be available, including 401(k) eligibility and paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave.
  • Potential additional compensation elements include sign-on bonuses, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards.
  • The role is an at-will position, and the application deadline is 40 days from the posting date unless the position is filled or extended earlier.

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Data Engineering
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About Nutanix

5,001-10,000 employees

Nutanix is a global leader in cloud software, offering organizations a single platform for running apps and data across clouds. With Nutanix, companies can reduce complexity and simplify operations, freeing them to focus on their business outcomes. Building on its legacy as the pioneer of hyperconverged infrastructure, Nutanix is trusted by companies worldwide to power hybrid multicloud environments consistently, simply, and cost-effectively. Learn more at www.nutanix.com or follow us on social media @nutanix.

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