Senior Data / Solution Architect (AI + Data Architecture)

About TechTorch TechTorch is a high-growth enterprise technology consultancy that partners with the world’s leading private equity-backed businesses. We deliver AI-powered solutions, accelerators, and data-driven transformation initiatives that drive measurable value at speed and scale. Our mission is to redefine enterprise technology consulting for private equity. We combine the agility of a scale-up with the discipline and rigor demanded by the most sophisticated investors and operators. TechTorch was founded by seasoned leaders — including former Bain consultants, CIOs, and tech executives — with deep expertise in technology, transformation, and value creation. We are not a typical startup. We were built to succeed and to deliver results that matter. Position Overview: TechTorch is seeking a hands-on Senior Data / Solution Architect to design and build modern data architectures while enabling AI-driven data products for our private equity portfolio companies. This role bridges core data architecture foundations with practical AI solution deployment on modern cloud data platforms. You'll partner with our consulting and delivery teams to translate complex business requirements into scalable, production-ready data solutions that drive measurable value creation and operational excellence for PE-backed enterprises. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement enterprise data architectures spanning Source of Origin (SOO), System of Record (SOR), and Common Data Model (CDM/Curated) layers. Lead core data architecture activities including data modeling (conceptual, logical, physical), master data management, reference data, metadata, lineage, and governance frameworks. Build scalable batch and real-time data pipelines and data products leveraging lakehouse and warehouse patterns. Architect and support end-to-end deployment of AI/ML solutions on data platforms, including feature engineering, model integration, orchestration, and monitoring. Work hands-on with engineering teams to deliver production-grade solutions with proper CI/CD, security, performance optimization, and observability. Partner with business stakeholders and technical teams to translate requirements into clean, scalable technical designs that align with PE value creation objectives. Experience: 8+ years in data architecture, solution architecture, or data engineering roles Proven track record designing and implementing SOO/SOR/CDM architectures, lakehouse/warehouse patterns, and dimensional modeling Hands-on experience delivering AI-enabled solutions to production environments (beyond experimentation) Cloud implementation experience in Azure, AWS, or GCP (deep expertise in at least one platform) Consulting delivery experience across multiple clients and domains preferred Technical Skills: Strong hands-on proficiency with SQL and Python Expert-level experience building data pipelines and orchestration (Airflow, Azure Data Factory, dbt) Deep knowledge of distributed processing frameworks (Apache Spark) Experience with modern data platforms: Databricks, Snowflake, Azure Synapse, or BigQuery MLOps and model deployment exposure (Azure ML, SageMaker, Vertex AI, MLflow, Docker/Kubernetes) highly valued Core Competencies: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to architectural patterns and best practices Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities to bridge technical and business audiences Ability to balance strategic architecture vision with pragmatic, hands-on implementation Collaborative mindset with ability to mentor engineering teams and drive technical excellence Adaptability to work in fast-paced PE-backed environments with focus on rapid value delivery Why TechTorch? TechTorch offers a dynamic and innovative environment where you can play a key role in shaping the future of data and AI solutions for leading private equity firms and their portfolio companies. You'll work alongside talented teams of former McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Deloitte, and Accenture consultants, contributing to high-impact digital transformation projects that drive measurable business outcomes. Join us if you're passionate about data architecture, AI innovation, and delivering enterprise solutions that create real value in PE-backed growth environments. Our Values Client First — We focus relentlessly on delivering outcomes that create value for our clients We, Not Me — We win together. Collaboration drives transformation at scale Get Stuff Done — We execute with speed and precision — because in PE, time matters AI First — We embed AI at the core, enabling scalable, high-leverage solutions Own It — We take accountability for results, delivering on what we promise Agile Mindset — We adapt quickly and proactively seek better ways to move forward What We Offer High-impact role on a flagship, enterprise-scale transformation program Opportunity to design modern, AI-enabled digital commerce platforms Exposure to top-tier private equity-backed and global enterprise clients Global, senior engineering and architecture peers Flexible, remote-first working environment with strong autonomy