The Role
Own the backend data architecture and engineering workstream, including reliable ETL pipelines connecting ERP, business applications, and data platforms. Design schemas, improve pipeline monitoring and recovery, support Snowflake and PostgreSQL environments, and enable trustworthy analytics. Collaborate with engineering, product, and client stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable solutions, reduce technical debt, document systems, participate in Scrum ceremonies and code reviews, and help interview future team members.
Summary Generated by Built In
Newfire Global Partners is a leading technology firm that specializes in building transformative software solutions for some of the world’s most innovative companies. With a presence across four continents, Newfire Global brings deep expertise in digital healthcare, AI-driven analytics, and enterprise technology. The firm’s track record of delivering scalable, high-impact solutions has made it a trusted partner for organizations seeking to drive meaningful change through technology.
We are passionate about the purpose-driven mission to help improve the quality of care for patients and are building a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture. We are a fully funded company founded by serial entrepreneurs with a stable client base.
Opportunity for impact
Newfire Global Partners, a leader in developing disruptive healthcare technology, collaborates with Fortune 500 companies and start-ups to drive transformation.
Newfire is seeking a Data Architect
What's the Project?
Our client is a well-established company in the luxury retail industry undergoing a significant technology transformation. Newfire is taking ownership of the client's engineering ecosystem, including its core e-commerce platform, multiple online storefronts, and ERP integrations, with the goal of modernizing the platform and dramatically accelerating software delivery.
As part of this engagement, we're building a team of experienced engineers who enjoy solving complex technical challenges, improving large production systems, and working through real-world technical debt. This is not a greenfield project—it's an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by increasing reliability, scalability, and development velocity across a business-critical platform.
About the Role
The Data Architect will own the data engineering workstream, responsible for the pipelines that synchronize ERP and business data, support the client's data warehouse, help build the company's analytics capabilities, and work closely with the client stakeholders to prioritize the highest impact work. In addition, the Data Architect will work closely with the Software Architect to ensure that the data and engineering strategies reinforce each other and create a stable system. Because this area has limited documentation, we're looking for someone who is proactive, self-directed, and comfortable taking ownership while collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering teams.
Your day-to-day activities:
- Own and define the backend data architecture and reliable data pipelines connecting ERP systems, business applications, and the data platform.
- Lead the data engineering workstream and drive technical decisions for data architecture and platform reliability.
- Map data flows, dependencies, and interactions between systems across the Customer’s technology landscape.
- Collaborate with engineering and product teams to ensure data is accurately synchronized across multiple systems.
- Build monitoring, alerting, and recovery mechanisms to improve pipeline reliability.
- Help rebuild the company's analytics capabilities by enabling high-quality, trustworthy data.
- Improve existing data infrastructure while reducing technical debt and increasing maintainability.
- Participate in Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable data solutions.
- Contribute to code reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Take ownership of the overall quality, stability, and long-term evolution of the data platform.
You’re a perfect match if you have:
- Data Engineering Expertise: 7+ years of professional experience designing, building, and maintaining production-grade data platforms and ETL pipelines. This includes creating and maintaining clear data definitions, data governance processes, and related functions to create a high performing data team producing high quality data products.
- Advanced SQL: Expert-level SQL skills with experience optimizing complex queries and handling large datasets.
- Production ETL Pipelines: Hands-on experience designing and operating reliable ETL/data synchronization pipelines, including monitoring, alerting, failure recovery, and operational excellence.
- Snowflake & PostgreSQL: Strong experience designing schemas, optimizing performance, and working with Snowflake and PostgreSQL databases.
- Programming: Professional experience working with Java or Python codebases.
- Self-Driven Mindset: Comfortable working with limited documentation, taking ownership of ambiguous problems, and driving technical decisions independently.
- Communication & Collaboration: Excellent collaboration skills to effectively work with Engineering, Product, and other cross-functional teams to create a stable technical ecosystem.
- Problem Solving: Proven ability to improve existing systems while balancing technical debt, scalability, and business priorities.
- Experience implementing or supporting BI and analytics platforms.
- As a Senior team member, you will be expected to actively participate in our hiring processes by serving on interview panels for future roles across the company
Nice-to-Have:
- Experience building or maintaining Kafka or other streaming data pipelines.
- Experience with Elasticsearch.
- Previous experience working with e-commerce, ERP, or retail data domains.
- Experience inheriting and modernizing legacy data platforms.
Please note that employment will be contingent upon providing documentation verifying your legal work authorization in the country of residence, in accordance with applicable law.
About
Newfire Global Partners is a leading custom software development company that specializes in working on complex problems. With a strong focus on meeting the unique needs of each organization, they connect clients with local leaders and trusted remote teams to deliver exceptional IT services and software development solutions. Their range of expertise spans various domains, including Data & Analytics, AI/ML, Software Engineering, Product Management, and Marketing. By leveraging recent innovations in artificial intelligence, Newfire Global Partners ensures that their clients can transform the new normal into a competitive advantage. Through their advisory services, experienced leaders guide businesses through transformations and de-risk operations throughout the entire lifecycle. They also offer talent augmentation, bringing together highly skilled professionals from multi-disciplinary teams to support software, product, and marketing needs. Newfire Global Partners is committed to providing excellent service and driving client growth. Their team of industry experts works closely with organizations, whether it's driving transformation, building from scratch, or getting things done efficiently. Trusted by VC & PE firms, established businesses, and startups, Newfire Global Partners is proud to be a reliable partner in various industries, including healthcare, enterprise, and fintech. Partner with Newfire Global Partners today and unlock the expertise that accelerates success.
Skills Required
- 7+ years of professional experience designing, building, and maintaining production-grade data platforms and ETL pipelines
- Experience creating data definitions and implementing data governance processes
- Expert-level SQL skills, including complex query optimization and large datasets
- Hands-on experience designing and operating reliable ETL or data synchronization pipelines
- Experience with pipeline monitoring, alerting, failure recovery, and operational excellence
- Strong experience designing schemas and optimizing performance in Snowflake and PostgreSQL
- Professional experience working with Java or Python codebases
- Experience implementing or supporting BI and analytics platforms
- Ability to work independently with limited documentation and drive technical decisions
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills with engineering, product, and cross-functional teams
- Proven ability to improve existing systems while balancing technical debt, scalability, and business priorities
- Active participation in hiring processes and interview panels
- Experience building or maintaining Kafka or other streaming data pipelines
- Experience with Elasticsearch
- Experience with e-commerce, ERP, or retail data domains
- Experience inheriting and modernizing legacy data platforms
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The Company
What We Do
Newfire Global Partners is a technology and advisory firm founded in 2016. They specialize in software development, staff augmentation, and strategic advisory services, helping organizations navigate digital transformation. Their work spans high-impact industries, with a particular emphasis on digital healthcare, fintech, and cybersecurity. They focus on solving complex challenges through product-led thinking, business strategy, and the practical application of AI to drive measurable growth and operational success.
