[Contractor] Data Architect

Cheesecake Labs is a software design and development company that delivers digital products that drive business impact. With more than 10 years of experience connected to Silicon Valley, Cheesecake Labs has delivered 300+ digital products for a diverse range of clients, from Fortune 500 to fast‑growing startups. Our commitment to high‑quality services has earned us recognition as the Top 1 Mobile Development company in Latin America and among the top 10 globally for Mobile App and Custom Software Development. About The Role We’re looking for a strategic and hands‑on Data Architect to help us shape modern data platforms and enable AI‑powered solutions for our clients. This role is ideal for someone passionate about transforming how organizations handle, process, and use data to unlock business value through modernization and scalability. As a client‑facing consultant, you’ll work closely with engineering, product, and business teams to design and implement modern data architectures that are ready to integrate with the new generation of AI‑driven applications. Engagement Details Contract Type: Contractor position for temporary, project‑based engagements. Compensation: Paid in USD. Typical Activities Design and implement end‑to‑end modern data architectures for scalability, performance, and AI‑readiness. Define data modeling strategies (conceptual, logical, and physical) across multiple systems and domains. Evaluate, recommend, and implement modern data stack tools (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, dbt). Build and optimize data pipelines and workflows for ingestion, transformation, and analytics. Define and promote data governance, quality, and security standards. Collaborate with software engineers, AI engineers, and business stakeholders to align data strategies with business goals. Provide technical leadership, documentation, and best practices for scalable data infrastructure. Stay ahead of industry trends in data engineering, AI integration, and cloud‑native data platforms. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field. 6+ years of experience in data architecture or data engineering roles. Proven expertise with modern data stack technologies such as Snowflake, Databricks, dbt, or equivalent tools. Strong understanding of data modeling, ETL/ELT, and workflow orchestration. Solid knowledge of relational and non‑relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, BigQuery, Redshift). Experience defining data strategies and architectures for enterprise or AI‑driven products. Proficiency with Git and CI/CD practices. Familiarity with data governance, security, and compliance frameworks. Excellent communication skills in English and ability to work directly with clients in a consultative setting. Strong analytical thinking, problem‑solving, and documentation skills. Nice to Have Certifications in Snowflake, Databricks, or dbt. Experience leading data modernization or AI integration initiatives. Knowledge of distributed data systems (e.g., Spark, Kafka, Delta Lake). We value diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at . The collected personal data will be used only to manage and control candidate resumes in order to assess the necessary requirements. The data will not be shared with others without your authorization and will be stored only by Cheesecake Labs internal staff and its service providers. You can request that your data be removed by emailing #J-18808-Ljbffr