[Remote] Data Architect

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Apexon is seeking a Data Architect to drive large-scale data engineering initiatives within a Data & Advanced Analytics environment. This role involves building, deploying, and maintaining scalable data pipelines while providing technical leadership and mentoring engineers. Responsibilities • Design, develop, and optimize scalable data pipelines using Python and PySpark for batch and streaming workloads • Build, schedule, and monitor complex workflows using Apache Airflow • Architect and implement CI/CD pipelines for data engineering projects using GitHub, Docker, and cloud-native tools • Apply test-driven development (TDD) practices and automate unit and integration testing • Ensure secure coding practices and robust design patterns throughout the development lifecycle • Collaborate with data architects, QA teams, and business stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions • Create and maintain technical documentation, including system designs and data flow diagrams • Lead and mentor junior engineers, promoting best practices in coding, testing, and deployment • Troubleshoot and resolve pipeline failures, performance bottlenecks, and system issues • Support cross-team knowledge sharing and cross-training for operational continuity Skills • 12+ years of overall IT experience, with at least 5+ years in hands-on data engineering • Strong experience building production-grade data pipelines using Python and PySpark • Proven expertise in Apache Airflow (DAG design, deployment, monitoring) • Experience building CI/CD pipelines for data engineering workflows • Hands-on experience with Docker and cloud platforms (GCP preferred) • Strong object-oriented Python skills and dependency management experience • Proficiency with Git (branching, merging, pull requests, collaboration workflows) • Solid experience working in Unix/Linux environments • Strong understanding of SQL for data ingestion and analytics • Comfortable with code reviews, pair programming, and collaborative development • Experience working in waterfall, iterative, and agile methodologies • Graduate degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field • Familiarity with Test-Driven Development (TDD) • Exposure to enterprise tools such as OpenShift, Cloudera, Tableau, Confluence, and Jira • Strong engineering mindset focused on maintainability, scalability, and testability Company Overview • Apexon is a digital-first technology services firm, accelerating business transformation and delivering human-centric digital experiences. It was founded in 1996, and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • Apexon has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 117 in 2025, 73 in 2024, 83 in 2023, 106 in 2022, 99 in 2021, 135 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job