✦ Luna Orbit — Data & Analytics

Principal Data Architect

at PayPal Holdings

📍 San Jose, California, United States of America Hybrid 💰 $196K – $291K USD / year Posted March 25, 2026
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Position Details

Salary $196K – $291K USD / year
Type Not Specified
Experience senior
Exp. Years 15+ years
Education Not specified
Category Data & Analytics

About this role

This role involves leading the design and evolution of enterprise-wide data architecture, establishing data governance standards, and managing data pipelines to support analytics and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design data architecture
  • Lead data governance initiatives
  • Develop data pipelines
  • Establish data standards
  • Collaborate with analytics teams

Technical Overview

Requires extensive experience in data engineering, architecture, governance, and tools like SQL, Python, and ETL platforms, with a focus on scalable and secure data systems.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior data architect with 15+ years of experience in designing enterprise data systems, leading data governance initiatives, and managing data pipelines in a collaborative environment.

Must-Have Skills

Enterprise data architectureData engineering strategyData governanceData pipelinesLeadership experience

Nice-to-Have Skills

Cross-functional collaborationAnalytics toolsData securityCloud data platforms

Tools & Platforms

SQLPythonETL toolsData dictionariesData governance platforms

Required Skills

Data ArchitectData EngineeringData ArchitectureData GovernanceData PipelinesData StrategyData DemocratizationData DictionaryETLData Security

Hard Skills

Data EngineeringData ArchitectureData GovernanceData PipelinesAnalyticsInstrumentationSQLPythonETLData DictionaryData Democratization

Soft Skills

LeadershipStrategic thinkingCollaborationCommunicationProblem-solving

Industry & Role

Industry Fintech
Job Function Leading enterprise data architecture and governance
Role Subtype Data Architect
Tech Domains SQL, Python, ETL, Data Governance, Data Architecture

Keywords for Your Resume

Data ArchitectData EngineeringData ArchitectureData GovernanceData PipelinesData StrategyData DemocratizationData DictionaryETLData SecurityAnalyticsLeadershipCross-functional collaborationData PlatformsData Management

Deal Breakers

Less than 15 years of experience, Lack of leadership in data projects, No experience with enterprise data strategies

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