Lead Data Architect

Visa

Bellevue, WA, United States
Base: 173,100.00 to 276,800.00 usd py; bonus/equit...
On-site
Ai-native data platform architecture
Cloud data ecosystems expertise
Data governance and metadata management
Visa is a world leader in payments technology, operating one of the world’s most sophisticated global transaction networks

Job Summary

  • Visa is a world leader in payments technology, operating one of the world’s most sophisticated global transaction networks.
  • The Lead Data Architect will define and drive the vision for a hybrid, AI-ready data platform that consolidates company-wide data into a unified, governed, and intelligent layer.
  • This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.

Matching Summary

Visa is a world leader in payments technology, operating one of the world’s most sophisticated global transaction networks.

Salary

Base: 173,100.00 to 276,800.00 USD per year; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for bonus and equity; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Wellness Program

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • AI-native data platform architecture
  • Cloud data ecosystems expertise
  • Data governance and metadata management
  • Hybrid cloud-native data platforms
  • Semantic data layer design
  • AI/ML and LLM-based analytics
  • Scalable data ingestion and ETL pipelines

Nice-to-have

  • Strong communication skills
  • Mentoring senior engineers
  • Product and business stakeholder collaboration
  • Operating in ambiguity
  • Driving architectural alignment

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years relevant experience with Bachelor’s degree or 7+ years with Advanced degree or 4+ years with PhD
  • 12+ years experience preferred with Bachelor’s degree or 8-10 years with Advanced degree or 6+ years with PhD
  • Travel 5-10% of the time
  • Experience designing large-scale data platforms
  • Experience with AI/ML and conversational data experiences

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