Continuus Technologies LLC

Job Description Job Description We're looking for a Lead Data Architect to design and evolve a modern cloud data platform supporting investment and analytics workflows. This role combines hands-on architecture with strategic leadership and is ideal for someone who has successfully led enterprise data modernization initiatives. You'll partner with business and technical teams to shape data strategy, guide platform decisions, and build scalable solutions that support critical decision-making. This is a highly visible role requiring both technical depth and the ability to influence stakeholders. What You'll Do Architect scalable cloud data platforms for analytics and operational use Design enterprise data models and data pipelines Lead modernization of legacy data environments Evaluate and integrate data vendors and platforms Partner with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical architecture Establish architecture standards, governance, and best practices Mentor engineers and elevate technical capabilities across teams Drive adoption of modern data tools and frameworks Required Qualifications 8+ years of experience in data engineering, architecture, or platform engineering Strong hands-on experience with Snowflake or similar cloud data platform Experience designing and implementing enterprise data architectures Proven track record leading modernization or transformation initiatives Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Experience working with complex or high-volume data environments Preferred Experience Exposure to financial, investment, or analytical data ecosystems Experience integrating market or enterprise data vendors (FactSet, Bloomberg, Refinitiv, etc.) Familiarity with front office or operational analytics workflows Experience with dbt, orchestration tools, or modern data stack frameworks Vendor/platform evaluation or selection experience Background mentoring engineers or leading technical initiatives

Job Description Job Description Role Overview We are seeking a Principal Data Architect to lead the design and delivery of a modern investment data ecosystem supporting a large-scale front office transformation. This role is ideal for a strategic technical leader who combines deep architecture expertise with strong business acumen and can partner directly with investment stakeholders to modernize data platforms, workflows, and analytics capabilities. You will serve as both a hands-on architect and trusted advisor, guiding technology direction, influencing platform decisions, and mentoring internal teams through a multi-year modernization journey. Key Responsibilities Architect and implement modern investment data platforms and pipelines Lead enterprise data architecture strategy across front office systems Evaluate and recommend vendor platforms and integration approaches Translate investment workflows into scalable data models and architecture Partner directly with portfolio managers, traders, analysts, and technology leaders Mentor internal data engineers and architects Drive adoption of modern data tools, standards, and governance practices Communicate technical strategy clearly to business stakeholders and executives Required QualificationsModern Data Platform Expertise Production experience with Snowflake , including performance optimization and cost management Strong experience with dbt , testing frameworks, lineage, and documentation standards Advanced data modeling for analytics, reporting, and investment decision support Investment / Financial Domain Experience Deep FactSet expertise (workstation, feeds, APIs), preferably including modernization or migration initiatives Strong understanding of front office data flows: Portfolio management Trading workflows Investment research processes Familiarity with: Order Management Systems (OMS) Portfolio accounting platforms Performance measurement systems Professional Experience 8+ years in data architecture, data engineering, or platform architecture 5+ years in asset management, capital markets, or investment operations Demonstrated experience leading modernization or transformation initiatives Track record of collaborating directly with investment professionals to solve complex data challenges