Stryker Corporation

Senior Principal Architect, EDT Data Architecture Strategy & Standards (Hybrid)

Stryker Corporation • $155K — $259K *
Kalamazoo, MI 49009Hybrid
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in data engineering and architecture in large, global enterprises, with recent hands-on work in Azure and Databricks.
  • Proven track record of architecting and implementing enterprise data platforms and pipelines.
  • Familiar with Azure Data Lake Storage, Databricks Spark, Delta Lake, and modern data engineering practices.
  • Expertise in defining and operating enterprise architecture standards and review processes.
  • Knowledge of data security and privacy regulations such as GxP and HIPAA.

Responsibilities

  • Define the enterprise data architecture strategy and roadmap for Azure and Databricks.
  • Publish design standards and reusable blueprints for various data processes.
  • Co-chair the architecture review board and manage design approval processes.
  • Engage in critical design decisions and lead technical dispute resolutions.
  • Design batch and streaming data pipelines using various technologies.
  • Review production code and optimize data processing solutions with engineers.
  • Establish lifecycle standards for data quality and pipeline testing.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work flexibility.
  • Opportunity to collaborate with industry leaders such as Microsoft and Databricks.
  • Hands-on involvement in establishing data architecture standards and practices.
  • Engagement in executive-level discussions for technical strategies.
  • Professional growth through leading architecture review initiatives.
Full Job Description
Work Flexibility: Hybrid

As a Senior Principal Architect, EDT Data Architecture Strategy & Standards, you will own the enterprise data and analytics architecture strategy, standards, and design patterns for the global Azure and Databricks Lakehouse ecosystem. You will partner directly with engineering teams, architecture forums, business leaders, Microsoft, and Databricks to define the target state, guide critical design decisions, and validate standards through working implementations.

What You Will Do:

Technical Responsibilities
  • Define and own the enterprise reference architecture and multi-year roadmap across Azure Data Lake Storage, Databricks, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, medallion architecture, Power BI, Databricks Genie, and Microsoft Copilot experiences.
  • Publish and maintain design standards and reusable blueprints for lakehouse zoning, Delta table design, ingestion, orchestration, semantic models, security, and access, supported by working reference implementations.
  • Co-chair the architecture review board, exercise approval rights at defined design gates, maintain Architecture Decision Records, and manage waivers for justified deviations.
  • Intervene in critical technical decisions and architectural drift through design sessions, code reviews, and hands-on guidance, serving as the escalation point for technical disputes.
  • Design and build batch and streaming pipelines using change data capture, Delta Live Tables, Databricks Workflows, Auto Loader, Azure Data Factory, PySpark, and SQL medallion transformations.
  • Review production code and pipeline designs, including Spark jobs, compute configurations, performance tuning, and Databricks Unit efficiency, and pair with engineers to refactor solutions toward approved patterns.
  • Establish lifecycle standards for data quality, pipeline testing, continuous integration and delivery, observability, and lineage, and run proofs of concept, architecture spikes, and solution health assessments.
  • Serve as the senior technical counterpart to Microsoft and Databricks by evaluating preview features, influencing roadmaps, and translating vendor direction into architectural implications.


Knowledge and Capabilities
  • Assess complex platforms, identify patterns, troubleshoot issues, and guide teams toward practical architecture and process improvements.
  • Explain technical concepts, recommendations, and tradeoffs clearly in executive forums and detailed technical design sessions.
  • Partner with business representatives at all levels to identify needs, document requirements, and guide decisions toward effective solutions.


What You Need:

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or a related field.
  • Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in data engineering, data architecture, and analytics within large, global enterprises, including recent hands-on delivery using Azure and Databricks Lakehouse platforms.
  • Experience personally architecting and implementing enterprise data platforms and batch or streaming pipelines.
  • Experience with Azure, Azure Data Lake Storage, Databricks Spark, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Databricks Workflows or Delta Live Tables, modern data engineering practices, and Power BI.
  • Experience defining and operationalizing enterprise architecture standards, reference architectures, and architecture review or design authority processes.
  • Experience applying data security, privacy, and regulated-environment requirements, including GxP, HIPAA, and personally identifiable or protected health information controls.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Management Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
  • Azure analytics certification and experience with Databricks Genie and Microsoft Copilot.


United States of America Pay Ranges:
  • USN: $155,900 - $259,700 USD Annual
  • US10: $171,500 - $285,700 USD Annual
  • US20: $187,100 - $311,600 USD Annual

View the U.S. work location and transparency guide to find the pay range for your location.

Travel Percentage: 20%

About Stryker Corporation

Stryker Networks is a premier Information Technology partner providing IT managed services and database application development.

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Joining Stryker Corporation means becoming part of a global team recognized for its commitment to innovation, leadership, and enhancing patient outcomes. As a leading medical technology company, Stryker is the perfect place to build a career that truly makes a difference.

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At Stryker, every position contributes to our mission of making healthcare better. Here, you will use your skills to work on transformative projects that improve lives across the globe. You will be part of a culture that thrives on growth, innovation, and leadership, and you will work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

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Our employees enjoy a collaborative atmosphere that fosters innovation and encourages professional development. With a commitment to leadership and diversity, Stryker ensures that all team members have the opportunity to grow and influence the company's future. Our global scale and dedication to impactful solutions make us leaders in medical technology.

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Stryker is dedicated to career development, offering extensive training, benefits, and resources to help you advance professionally. From networking opportunities to workshops on resume and interview skills, we support your journey every step of the way. Our career paths are as diverse as the innovative products we develop and the markets we serve.

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Learn more about Stryker Corporation
Size
46,000 employees
Market Cap
$91.9 billion
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$1.5 billion
Founded
2004
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$14.3 billion
NASDAQ
SYK
* Ladders Estimates

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