# Lead Data Architect

Hiring organization: [Visa Inc.](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/visa-inc)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/9ab179b3-3314-460b-8318-1fda1d8e607c

Listed on Visa Inc.'s own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Bellevue, WA
- Salary: 173100 – 276800 USD per year

## Summary

This is a leadership role designing scalable, real-time data architectures for a fintech platform processing banking and payment solutions globally. The position suits experienced data architects comfortable owning complex enterprise systems at scale, particularly those with deep expertise in streaming technologies and cloud platforms.

_Our summary, not Visa Inc.'s wording._

## Skills named

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Apache Airflow, Apache Kafka, Azure Data Factory, Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Architecture, Databricks

## Required

- 10+ years relevant work experience (or 7+ with advanced degree, 4+ with PhD, or 13+ without degree requirement)
- Experience designing and delivering streaming and batch data solutions at enterprise scale
- Expertise in streaming architectures with managed or commercial Kafka distributions
- Strong hands-on experience with Azure data and analytics platforms
- Excellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills

## Nice to have

- 12+ years work experience with Bachelor's degree or equivalent education progression
- 8+ years as a Data Architect or Senior Data Engineer in complex enterprise environments
- Experience with Databricks, AWS, and Apache Airflow or equivalent orchestration tools
- Prior experience in banking or financial services architecture in regulated environments

Apply on Visa Inc.'s site: https://visa.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Visa/job/US---Bellevue-WA/Lead-Data-Architect_REF079939W