Solution Architect – Data Platforms

RSM US LLP

. Own the current and target-state architecture for RSM's analytical and data platform ecosystem .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $147,000 - $260,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in enterprise data platform architecture, including lakehouse and modern data warehouse design, with a strong focus on data governance, security, and compliance. Proficient in evaluating and implementing orchestration technologies and presenting architectural decisions to stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Data Platform ArchitectureLakehouse DesignData Governance ToolingOrchestration TechnologiesSOC 2 / SOX Compliance

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Hard Skills

Data ArchitectureLakehouse ArchitectureMedallion ArchitectureData MeshData Vault 2.0ELT/ETL DesignData Security ArchitectureRBACStreaming WorkloadsFinOps

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft FabricDatabricksMicrosoft PurviewADFAirflow

Industry Keywords

Data GovernanceData ResidencyIRS 7216 RequirementsArchitecture Decision RecordsEnterprise Architecture Governance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AirflowETLVault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the current and target-state architecture for RSM's analytical and data platform ecosystem
Evolve the core data platform stack for internal and client-facing business units
Represent platform architecture in ARB and steering committee reviews
Own enterprise data platform architecture, including lakehouse/medallion layering
Evaluate and recommend storage, compute, and orchestration technologies
Produce architecture decision records for steering committee review
Design ingestion, ELT/ETL, and orchestration patterns across batch, micro-batch, and streaming workloads
Establish data governance and catalog architecture with data stewardship
Define reference architecture and platform standards for access controls, data residency, SOC 2 / SOX compliance, and IRS 7216 requirements
Partner with the Solution Architect - Data Solutions Architect on canonical data models, conformed dimensions, and integration contracts
Guide build-vs-buy decisions and platform proof-of-concepts
Compare target architecture options and document trade-offs
Lead capacity and cost architecture for compute and storage, including FinOps considerations
Maintain reference architecture, data flow diagrams, and architecture decision records
Sponsor ARB submissions and ensure adherence to enterprise architecture governance

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of data/platform architecture experience
At least 4 years designing enterprise-scale lakehouse or modern data warehouse platforms
Deep hands-on expertise with one or more modern platform stacks, such as Microsoft Fabric or Databricks
Strong understanding of medallion architecture, Data Mesh, and Data Vault 2.0 concepts
Experience with data governance tooling such as Microsoft Purview or comparable tools
Familiarity with orchestration engines such as ADF or Airflow
Familiarity with streaming/change-data-capture approaches
Knowledge of data platform security architecture, including RBAC, row/column-level security, and data residency
Experience operating in regulated environments and adhering to SOC 2 / SOX control requirements
Strong communication skills and ability to present architecture options and trade-offs to steering committees and leadership
Prior experience partnering with integration and data modeling architects on canonical models and contracts
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
Applicants must not require sponsorship now or in the future for entry-level hiring; F-1 visa holders are excluded from entry-level hiring

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits and compensation package
Flexibility in your schedule
Discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance
Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities