Architect, Data Governance

Founded in 2017, Lovelytics helps some of the most complex enterprises across Energy & Utilities, Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Retail & CPG, Healthcare and Financial Services modernize their data and put AI to work, not in a deck, but in production. We move fast, stay close to the cutting edge, and care more about outcomes than optics. Our work spans the full data and AI lifecycle: Data Strategy & Advisory, Data Engineering, Analytics & Visualization, Generative AI & ML, and Cloud Migration & Modernization. All of it is delivered primarily on Databricks, with deep partnerships across AWS, Azure, and GCP. In September 2026, Lovelytics became a CDW company. CDW completed its acquisition on September 25, 2026, bringing our team into its Data & Analytics Practice. Together, we can take customers from data strategy to production AI with a single partner across the full technology lifecycle. Lovelytics now has 600+ people across the United States, Canada, Argentina, and Colombia, all working exclusively in data and AI. We’ve kept the technically excellent, low-ego culture that earned us a Best Places to Work recognition, a spot among Databricks’ top partners, and three appearances on the Inc. 5000. Lovelytics is a Databricks-focused data and AI consulting firm specializing in artificial intelligence, data, and analytics solutions. Since partnering with Databricks in 2021, Lovelytics has experienced exponential growth, growing from 50 people to over 500 over the past 3 years. Lovelytics is a trusted partner for many of the most high-profile enterprise clients in Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Retail & CPG, Healthcare & Life Sciences, and Financial Services. We’re looking for a Data Governance Architect to formulate data and AI governance strategies aligned with business objectives and industry best practice for our clients. You’ll define technical strategies, architect data platforms, and guide delivery teams to implement best-in-class ingestion, transformation, and storage solutions on the cloud. You’ll also partner with sales and account teams to scope engagements, shape technical proposals, and showcase Lovelytics’ Governance expertise. This role is open to remote candidates in the U.S. and Ontario, Canada. You’re also welcome in any of our offices in Arlington, VA; Chicago, IL; New York, NY; or Toronto! Primary Responsibilties: Data and AI Governance Strategy: Formulating data and AI governance strategies aligned with business objectives and industry best practices. Create, socialize, and implement data governance policies, procedures, and frameworks for clients while ensuring compliance. Introduce emerging technologies and methodologies for completion of data governance tasksand capabilities. Developed and execute data governance and/or AI Governance strategy that improved data discoverability, data quality, accessibility, usability, AI use case evaluation, and AI readiness. Lead the successful migration of complex data architecture from on-premises to cloud environments. Establish and enforce data governance practices resulting in improved data security and compliance. Introduce containerization to the organization, enhancing scalability and deployment efficiency. Mentor engineers, review architectures and code, and guide teams through implementation. Lead technical discovery, shape solution architectures, respond to RFPs, and deliver demos and proofs of concept for data engineering engagements Create technical blueprints and recommend tools, frameworks, and design patterns aligned to client needs Required Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in data governance with 4+ years in a client facing role, preferably in a professional services firm Mastery in data governance capabilities as defined by the DAMA-DMBOK Certified in governance toolsets such as Unity Catalog, Atlan, or Anomalo. Expert knowledge of Databricks and Spark (required) Experience creating proofs of concept, technical presales presentations, and pricing for engagements Strong client-facing communication skills with the ability to influence technical and executive stakeholders A tech stack of Google Workspace (email, tools), MacOS, Slack (internal comms), Atlassian The base salary range for this position is $155,000-200,000 per year. Compensation is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, qualifications, scope of role and budget. Candidates are not guaranteed to be placed at any particular point within the range, and most offers will fall within the middle of the range or below. Lovelytics is committed to pay equity and transparency in compensation practices. Remote Roles $155,000 — $200,000 USD Lovelytics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means you don’t have to worry about whether your application process will be fair. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.