Elite is the trusted automation platform for law firm operations across most of the world’s largest and most successful law firms. Elite has guided firms through every technology shift and today delivers the only cloud-native SaaS platform that unifies financial, invoice, time, and data management into a single system of action. With embedded AI, predictive analytics, and integrated payments, Elite’s products enable firms to shorten billing cycles, reduce write-offs, and unlock firm-wide insights, making financial operations the foundation for law firm innovation and growth. Learn more at elite.com.
Job Description:
The Data Architect at Elite will play a pivotal role in shaping the data architecture and reporting strategy for our platform. This role requires a deep understanding of data management, cloud technologies, and the ability to design scalable and efficient data solutions. Architects at Elite are hands-on, working with the engineering teams to deliver products to market. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Azure services and a strong background in data architecture, data governance, and business intelligence.
Work Arrangement: Remote
What You’ll Do:
- Define and implement the data architecture strategy for our SaaS platform.
- Define a data platform that allows strong data governance, sound operational control, and the flexibility needed by end customers.
- Lead the design and guide the development of scalable models, data pipelines, and data warehouses / lakes using Azure Fabric.
- Collaborate with product teams to understand data requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Develop and maintain a data governance framework.
- Oversee the implementation of data integration, ETL processes, and data migration strategies.
- Design and implement advanced analytics and reporting solutions to support business decision-making.
- Partner with other architects and engineers to design and deliver AI solutions using the most current AI practices.
- Mentor and guide junior data engineers and architects.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and company objectives.
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent experience.
- 9–12 years of experience in data architecture, data management, and business intelligence
- Extensive experience with Azure cloud services, including Azure Fabric, Azure Data Lake, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Synapse Analytics.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong understanding of data modeling, ETL processes, and data warehousing concepts.
- Proven experience in designing and implementing data governance frameworks.
- Experience in the legal or financial sectors is a plus.
- Ability to travel up <10% as business needs require
- Role requires the following physical capacity: Sedentary: primarily desk/computer work.
- Must be legally authorized to work in United States; Elite does not provide employment sponsorship for this position.
Benefits:
- Competitive Compensation Package ($153,000 - $170,000 base salary + variable component)
- Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage (Health, Dental, Vision)
- Retirement Savings Plan with an Employer Contribution
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Time Off
- Wellness Initiatives
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous Global Parental Leave
- Calm, free premium subscription
- Employee Discount Program
Please note that we do not offer sponsorship for this position.
Additional Information
At Elite Technology, we embrace an employee-centric, flexible work model that empowers you to do your best work in the environment that suits you. However, we also recognize the importance of in-person collaboration for key moments that truly matter.
In our flexible remote approach, you have the freedom to choose a workspace within your home country that best fits your needs. Our corporate offices are located in New York City, Los Angeles, Costa Rica, and the Philippines, providing additional options for those who prefer or need a hybrid work environment.
Our diverse global team spans the U.S., Canada, U.K., Costa Rica, the Philippines, and Australia. Please note that at this time, we are unable to hire employees located in Quebec or Ontario Provinces, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Louisiana, and Oklahoma.
As a global business, we rely on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer providing a drug-free workplace.
We also provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law.
We are not accepting applications submitted through recruiting agencies.
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