Senior Data/AI Architect

Charter Next Generation

$120K — $145K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in data architecture, machine learning, or software engineering.
  • Strong hands-on Python and SQL expertise.
  • Proven track record in building production data or ML systems.
  • Experience with cloud data platforms and enterprise architecture.
  • Proficient in designing APIs and integrations between analytical and business systems.
  • Familiarity with modern software engineering practices such as CI/CD and automated testing.
  • Experience in leading technical projects and mentoring teams.

Responsibilities

  • Design scalable architectures for data, analytics, machine learning, and AI.
  • Develop Python and SQL data pipelines and production applications.
  • Integrate ERP, manufacturing, and finance systems for seamless data flow.
  • Create APIs and services using Python frameworks like FastAPI.
  • Establish engineering patterns for machine learning and AI deployment.
  • Promote MLOps practices for model monitoring and observability.
  • Translate business operations into technical solutions through direct collaboration.

Benefits

  • Employee ownership from day one.
  • Full medical, dental, and vision insurance immediately.
  • Generous paid vacation and holiday pay.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
  • Performance-based bonuses provided annually.
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education.
  • Career advancement opportunities at multiple locations.
Full Job Description


The Role

From supporting internal teams to developing next-gen materials, our professional roles span strategy, innovation, and purpose. At CNG, you'll do work that matters-and own it all.

Schedule: Hybrid, Business Hours

What You'll Do

  • Design scalable architectures for enterprise data, analytics, machine learning, and AI solutions.
  • Remain hands-on in the development of Python, SQL, data pipelines, APIs, and production applications.
  • Design and build integrations across ERP, manufacturing, operational, commercial, finance, and other enterprise systems.
  • Develop APIs and services using Python frameworks such as FastAPI.
  • Establish architecture and engineering patterns for productionizing forecasting, optimization, machine learning, and AI solutions.
  • Develop and promote MLOps and software engineering practices including CI/CD, automated testing, model deployment, monitoring, and observability.
  • Define reusable patterns for integrating models and AI capabilities into business applications and workflows.
  • Partner directly with manufacturing and business teams to understand operational processes and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Help establish standards for data modeling, data quality, security, governance, integration, and platform architecture.
  • Evaluate technologies and architecture decisions based on scalability, maintainability, cost, and business value.
  • Mentor data engineers, analytics engineers, data scientists, and analysts and raise engineering standards across the team.
  • Support modernization and simplification of legacy data and analytics systems.
  • Periodically travel to CNG manufacturing locations to support high-value operational and manufacturing initiatives.


What You'll Bring

Essential Qualifications:
  • 8+ years of experience across data architecture, data engineering, machine learning engineering, software engineering, data science, or related technical disciplines.
  • Strong hands-on Python and SQL experience.
  • Demonstrated experience designing and delivering production data and/or ML systems.
  • Experience with modern cloud data platforms and enterprise data architecture.
  • Experience designing APIs, services, or integrations between analytical platforms and business applications.
  • Understanding of modern software engineering practices including Git, CI/CD, automated testing, monitoring, and deployment.
  • Experience leading complex technical initiatives and mentoring technical professionals.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and senior business stakeholders.

Compensation & Benefits

Total Rewards:
  • Employee Ownership - Become a company owner day 1!
  • Full medical, dental, and vision insurance upon hire
  • Holiday Pay
  • Paid vacation
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Performance-based bonuses
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Career advancement opportunities across 18+ facilities


Ready to Own Your Future?

Join a team where every voice matters, every contribution counts, and every employee shares in our success.

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