Data Architect

About Kapitus

Kapitus is one of the most reliable and respected names in small business financing. As both a direct lender and a marketplace built with a trusted network of lending partners, we can provide small businesses with the financing they need when, and how it is needed. We have spent our entire existence building a culture that makes us excited to come to work in the morning. Our company is fast paced, teammates need to be self-directed and have an internal motivation to do the right thing, even when the right thing takes a lot of hard work. We show our teammates our appreciation by offering great benefits, competitive pay and solid opportunity for growth.

Company Mission: At Kapitus, our mission is to help small business owners grow their organizations by providing tailored, transparent, and ethical financing solutions. We invest in every business owner's story and we are dedicated to building lasting relationships to champion their goals. We promise to keep the best interests of our clients at the center of the financing process by operating with transparency, fairness, and integrity.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Architect to design, build, and optimize scalable data platforms and advanced analytics solutions. This role requires deep expertise in modern cloud data ecosystems, including Snowflake, dbt, Databricks, AWS, and Python, along with hands-on experience in machine learning infrastructure such as Feature Stores and Snowflake Cortex.

You will play a key role in shaping the organization's data strategy, enabling data-driven decision-making, and supporting advanced analytics and AI initiatives.

What you will do:

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance data architectures using Snowflake and Databricks
• Develop and manage ELT/ETL workflows using dbt, ensuring modular, testable, and well-documented transformations
• Develop and maintain cloud-native data pipelines on AWS (e.g., S3, Glue, Lambda, Redshift, EMR)
• Architect and optimize data models for analytics, reporting, and machine learning use cases
• Build and manage data ingestion, transformation, and orchestration workflows
• Leverage Python for data engineering, automation, and advanced data processing
• Implement and manage Feature Store solutions for ML lifecycle management
• Utilize Snowflake Cortex for AI/ML-powered data applications and advanced analytics
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Establish data governance, data quality, and security best practices
• Optimize performance, cost, and scalability of data platforms
• Mentor and guide data engineers and other team members

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or related roles
• Strong expertise in Snowflake (data modeling, performance tuning, security)
• Strong hands-on experience with dbt, ETL/ELT frameworks and data pipeline orchestration
• Experience with AWS data services (S3, Glue, Lambda, IAM, Redshift, etc.)
• Advanced proficiency in Python for data processing and pipeline development
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale data warehouses and data lake
• Experience with Snowflake Cortex and AI-driven data applications
• Hands-on experience with Databricks (Spark, Delta Lake, notebooks, workflows)
• Experience with Dagster (data orchestration and pipeline management)
• Hands-on experience with Feature Stores (e.g., Snowflake Feature Store or similar)
• Knowledge of machine learning workflows and MLOps practices
• Familiarity with streaming technologies (Kafka, Kinesis, etc.)
• Experience with data governance and compliance frameworks
• Certifications in AWS, Snowflake, or Databricks

Key Skills

• Data Architecture & Modeling
• Cloud Data Platforms (AWS)
• Snowflake & Databricks Expertise
• Python & Spark
• Machine Learning Infrastructure (Feature Store, MLOps)
• Data Governance & Security
• Performance Optimization
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Kapitus Total Rewards Package Includes:

• Competitive Base Salary Range $117,800 to $189,000 of Kapitus is providing this as a good faith salary range to comply with applicable law. The applicant's final salary will depend on a number of factors including the applicant's geographic location, skills, and experience.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and employer-paid vision plans through UnitedHealthcare (UHC), with various coverage levels available to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Additional perks through UHC include: Sweat Equity, free subscription to the Calm App, UHC rewards, Real Appeal, and Quit For Life.
• Flexible Spending Account: Set aside pre-tax dollars from your paycheck to pay for qualified out-of-pocket medical, dental, vision, pharmacy or dependent care expenses.
• Lifestyle Spending Account: Employer sponsored post-tax benefits that allow reimbursement for expenses related to physical, mental and financial well-being.
• 100% Company Paid Insurances: Kapitus fully covers the cost of basic short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as vision insurance, ensuring our employees have comprehensive protection without any personal expense.
• Voluntary Insurance: Supplemental life insurance as well as enhanced short- and long-term disability coverage are available through Mutual of Omaha, providing additional security for our employees. Additionally, Colonial Accident and Hospitalization insurances are also available, offering further protection against unforeseen events.
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave: Beyond state-mandated leave policies, Kapitus provides company-paid maternity and parental leave, supporting our employees during important family milestones.
• Commuter Benefits: We offer pre-tax benefits on parking and commuter expenses to cover travel to and from work.
• LifeBalance Program: Enhance your lifestyle with our LifeBalance membership, which offers discounts on outdoor activities, the arts, health, and fitness. Additional benefits include:
  • Pet and car insurance discounts.
  • Financial services such as LegalShield.
  • Relaxation and stress management tools.
• Plum Benefits Discount Program: Access exclusive discounts on shows, travel, car rentals, and more, enriching your personal and family life.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Pursue further education with up to $5,000 annually in tuition reimbursement, plus opportunities to attend relevant conferences and career development events. Managed through our LSA plan, Kapitus Academy.
• Travel Reimbursement: We also offer travel reimbursement for all work-related travel, supporting your involvement in career and personal development activities.
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time.
• Retirement Benefits: Our 401K plan is managed through Fidelity. To support your long-term financial goals, the company provides a 25% match on your contributions, up to 6% of your annual salary.

Location Considerations

Consideration will be given to qualified remote candidates residing in states where Kapitus and/or one of its subsidiaries has an established physical presence.