Description

Manager, Data Architecture & Engineering

AArete is one-of-a-kind when it comes to consulting firm culture.

Why AArete?

We are a global, innovative management and technology consulting firm, with offices in the U.S., India, and the U.K. Our name comes from the Greek word for excellence: "Areté." And excellence is exactly what we strive for.

Our success starts with enriching and empowering our people. From robust career development planning to competitive life and wellness benefits, AArete's "Culture of Care" takes a holistic approach to the employee experience. At AArete, we encourage you to unlock your full potential by directly contributing to our mission and prioritizing space for personal development and fulfillment.

The Role

We are seeking a Manager, Data Architecture & Engineering with a strong background in designing and delivering scalable data solutions for diverse clients. The ideal candidate is a leader who combines hands-on technical expertise in data engineering with a strategic mindset to drive innovative solutions aligned with business objectives. This role involves mentoring team members, managing projects, and fostering client relationships to ensure impactful results.

Work You'll Do

• Oversee the design and delivery of scalable data architecture and engineering solutions leveraging Snowflake and AWS cloud platforms
• Lead and mentor a team of data engineers and architects, aligning client goals with AArete's strategic vision
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define and implement best practices in data engineering and architecture
• Implement advanced data solutions leveraging Snowflake and AWS cloud platforms
• Guide the development of complex ETL/ELT pipelines using Apache Airflow and other tools
• Provide technical oversight and troubleshooting for Python-based data transformation and analysis projects
• Manage project timelines and deliverables, ensuring high-quality outcomes
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver client solutions effectively
• Use Jira for advanced task management, sprint planning, and progress tracking
• Partner with clients to understand their business needs and translate them into technical solutions
• Serve as a key point of contact for escalations and ensure client satisfaction
• Mentor and coach consultants and engineers to build technical and professional skills
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture
• Drive DevOps and DataOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Git, BitBucket, Pulumi, Liquibase)
• Ensure documentation of technical processes and knowledge sharing through Confluence
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to integrate new approaches into AArete's solutions
• Lead the evaluation and implementation of new tools and methodologies to enhance data architecture and engineering capabilities

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in data engineering or architecture roles, with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Healthcare industry experience, including in-depth knowledge of payer industry claims data
• Expert knowledge of Snowflake and data modeling concepts
• Proficiency in Python, with experience in designing scalable scripts for data transformation
• Strong experience with ETL/ELT tools
• Solid understanding of AWS infrastructure and DevOps practices
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and multiple priorities
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills to develop technical talent
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Strong client relationship management skills
• Direct client interaction, including possible travel to client location
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship

Preferred Requirements

• Based in Chicago, IL and flexible to work from our Chicago office as needed
• Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Advanced DevOps and DataOps experience, including Pulumi and Terraform
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, XP)
• Experience implementing enterprise-level data governance frameworks
• Knowledge of additional visualization tools or platforms beyond Power BI
• Advanced certifications in Snowflake, AWS, or data engineering

Benefits

• Flexible PTO, monthly half-day refuels, volunteer time off, 10 paid holidays
• Own Your Day flexible work policy
• Competitive majority employer-paid benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Generous maternity/paternity leave options
• Completely employer paid Life Insurance, STD, LTD
• Charitable contribution matching program
• New client commission opportunities and referral bonus program
• Video-free Fridays
• Bike share discount program

About AArete

AArete is a global management and technology consulting firm specializing in strategic profitability improvement, digital transformation, and advisory services. Our cross-industry solutions are powered by modern technology, market intelligence, and big data to drive purposeful change and actionable outcomes.

AArete is guided by our deeply embedded principles: Excellence, Passion, Loyalty to Clients, Stewardship, Family, Community, Sustainability, and Inclusion.

We are proud to have earned a Great Place to Work Certification™ and named one of America's Best Management Consulting Firms by Forbes, Vault's Top 50 Firms to Work For, Crain's Chicago Business Fast 50, Inc 5000's Fastest Growing Firms, Consulting Magazine's Fastest Growing Firms.

AAP/EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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