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Join the team as Twilio’s next IT Data Architect.
Who we are & why we’re hiring
Twilio powers real-time business communications and data solutions that help companies and developers worldwide build better applications and customer experiences.
Although we're headquartered in San Francisco, we have presence throughout South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. We're on a journey to becoming a global company that actively opposes racism and all forms of oppression and bias. At Twilio, we support diversity, equity & inclusion wherever we do business.
About the job
This position is needed to design and implement our IT data architecture in support of our IT Data and Analytics Practice. This role involves strategic planning, defining target state data architecture and managing data standards in line with that architecture. The ideal candidate will ensure alignment of all standards and practices to industry standards . They must have strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with various stakeholders and facilitate data-driven decision making. Advanced knowledge in all aspects of modern cloud data engineering is required.
Responsibilities
In this role, you’ll:
- Design and implement data architecture solutions on platforms such AWS, Snowflake, Presto, Tableau and others
- Develop data lake consolidation strategies, integrating multiple data sources into a centralized Snowflake and Presto tenants.
- Optimize solutions for efficient data storage, retrieval, and analysis, ensuring scalability and performance.
- Define data governance policies and security controls to ensure data integrity, confidentiality, and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Rationalize existing BI tools and develop candidate migration plans for existing workflows
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical data architecture solutions
- Conduct performance tuning and optimization of data queries and pipelines to enhance system efficiency and reduce latency.
- Implement data integration solutions using services such as AWS Glue, Apache Airflow, or similar tools to automate data ingestion, transformation, and loading processes.
Qualifications
Not all applicants will have skills that match a job description exactly. Twilio values diverse experiences in other industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. While having “desired” qualifications make for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path, don't let that stop you from considering Twilio. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!
Required:
- 10+ years total IT or data engineering experience
- 6+ years in a senior engineering or data architect role working with AWS and leading big data solutions such as Snowflake
- 3+ years working with with large scale data lakes using tools such as AWS Lake Formation
- 3+ years building multi-environment data architectures with a focus on back office, corporate or IT Data and Analytics workflows.
- 2+ years working with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation
Desired:
- 2+ years experience with AWS AI/ML tools such as SageMaker
- 2+ years experience in using AWS ECS, EKS or other leading containerization and Kubernetes solutions in support of data engineering workflows.
- 2+ years experience in data governance
Location
This role will be remote, and based in Colombia.
Travel
We prioritize connection and opportunities to build relationships with our customers and each other. For this role, approximately <10%> travel is anticipated to help you connect in-person in a meaningful way.
What We Offer
There are many benefits to working at Twilio, including, in addition to competitive pay, things like generous time-off, ample parental and wellness leave, healthcare, a retirement savings program, and much more. Offerings vary by location.
Twilio thinks big. Do you?
We like to solve problems, take initiative, pitch in when needed, and are always up for trying new things. That's why we seek out colleagues who embody our values — something we call Twilio Magic. Additionally, we empower employees to build positive change in their communities by supporting their volunteering and donation efforts.
So, if you're ready to unleash your full potential, do your best work, and be the best version of yourself, apply now!
If this role isn't what you're looking for, please consider other open positions.
Twilio is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Twilio is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Additionally, Twilio participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.
Twilio is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected].
Twilio is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Twilio is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Additionally, Twilio participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.
Twilio is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected].
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