Technical Architect – Data Infrastructure

USAA

. Set enterprise technology strategy and direction for USAA’s Data in Motion domain .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $143,320 - $273,930 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in enterprise technology strategy, particularly in data movement and architecture modernization. Proficient in leading technical teams and collaborating with stakeholders to implement secure, scalable, and resilient data solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Data Movement TechnologiesTechnical LeadershipModern ELT ArchitectureApache IcebergArchitecture Standards

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Hard Skills

Data StreamingDistributed SystemsMessaging PlatformsEnterprise Data PipelinesETL ModernizationSolution DesignTechnical ArchitectureRisk ManagementData IntegrationCode Review

Soft Skills

Stakeholder Relationship BuildingCommunicationMentoringCollaborationInfluencing Priorities

Tools & Technologies

SnowflakeOpen Data Lake TechnologiesEvent StreamingArchitecture ArtifactsTechnical Papers

Industry Keywords

Data GovernanceCompliance PoliciesRisk AssessmentTechnical StandardsEnterprise Architecture

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheDistributed SystemsETL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set enterprise technology strategy and direction for USAA’s Data in Motion domain
Govern how data moves across the association
Establish standards and solutions across data streaming, distributed systems, messaging platforms, integrations, and enterprise data pipelines
Ensure architectures are secure, scalable, and resilient
Advance modernization from traditional ETL and legacy integration platforms toward modern ELT, streaming, and pipeline-based approaches
Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to understand strategy, requirements, measures, risks, and controls
Create technology decisions, architecture artifacts, evolutionary strategies, and roadmaps
Provide leadership and guidance to influence priorities, cost transparency, and execution of architecture solutions
Assess domain applications and advise business owners on proposed courses of action
Define and document architecture standards and evaluate architecture-standard waivers
Participate in workstream planning, solution design reviews, code reviews, test case definition, and troubleshooting complex production issues
Mentor architects, engineers, and IT community colleagues
Maintain architecture domain documentation and complete deliverables
Establish relationships with industry organizations, government boards, and marketplace vendors
Pursue external eminence through certifications, conference presentations, technical papers, open-source contributions, and patents
Identify, measure, monitor, and control business risks in accordance with risk and compliance policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree, or 4 additional years of relevant education and/or experience in place of a degree
8 years of experience in data movement technologies, including at least 2 years in a technical leadership role within IT
Experience with technology application development and/or infrastructure and operational implementation
Demonstrated ability to explain complex technology decisions to technical and nontechnical audiences at all organizational levels
Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders, frontline management, and second-level management
Understanding and application of technical architecture standards, principles, and policies
Knowledge of applicable regulations and technology risk-management practices
Experience leading an enterprise-scale modernization from legacy ETL and integration platforms to a modern Snowflake-centered architecture using ELT, event streaming, and open data lake technologies such as Apache Iceberg
Must not require immigration support now or in the future; USAA does not provide visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
401(k)
Pension
Life insurance
Parental benefits
Adoption assistance
Paid time off program
Paid holidays
16 paid volunteer hours
Various wellness programs
Career path planning
Continuing education
Pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance, at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors
Remote or hybrid flexibility may be available for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs