Job Description
Are you ready to architect the digital backbone of the largest sporting event in history? Global Sports Tech Solutions is seeking a visionary Senior Data Architect to lead our infrastructure strategy for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
As the United States, Canada, and Mexico co-host this monumental event, we are building a next-generation data ecosystem capable of processing real-time fan engagement, ticketing analytics, and live broadcasting data. This is a rare opportunity to leave a legacy in enterprise architecture.
Why Join Us?
We offer competitive compensation, equity packages, and the chance to work with a world-class team dedicated to revolutionizing sports technology.
Responsibilities
- Design Scalable Architectures: Architect and implement high-performance data pipelines and cloud infrastructure to support millions of concurrent users.
- Real-Time Processing: Lead the development of stream processing systems using Kafka and Spark to handle live match and fan data.
- Database Optimization: Design robust, normalized schemas for SQL and NoSQL databases ensuring ACID compliance and scalability.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with software engineers, security teams, and stakeholders to define data governance standards.
- Disaster Recovery: Develop and maintain comprehensive disaster recovery plans to ensure 99.99% uptime during the event.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Experience: 8+ years of experience in Data Architecture, Big Data, or Cloud Engineering.
- Technical Skills: Deep expertise in Python, Java, SQL, and distributed computing frameworks (Spark, Hadoop).
- Cloud Mastery: Certified AWS Solutions Architect or Azure Data Engineer (Strong preference for AWS).
- Soft Skills: Exceptional problem-solving abilities and the capacity to thrive in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments.