Data Architect - Copperleaf

Company Description

IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 7000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™. Our commitment to internal AI adoption has allowed us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring our colleagues can unlock their creativity and productivity, and our solutions are always cutting-edge.

Copperleaf is the world’s leading AI powered Asset Investment Planning (AIP) solution, enabling organizations to make better decisions – faster, smarter and with more confidence.

Together Copperleaf and IFS offer the first end-to-end asset lifecycle management solution. Underpinned by Industrial AI, the combining of Copperleaf and IFS will allow our asset intensive customers to deliver on their moment of service through strategic allocation and execution of CAPEX and OPEX; balancing expenditure, business objectives, risk and optimal asset performance.

At IFS, we’re flexible, we’re innovative, and we’re focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society’s greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.

We celebrate diversity and understand our responsibility to reflect the diverse world we work in. We are committed to promoting an inclusive workforce that fully represents the many different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of our customers, our partners, and our communities. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.

We’re looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs. With the power of our AI-driven solutions, we empower our team to change the status quo and make a real difference.

If you want to change the status quo, we’ll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.

Job Description

Role Overview
As a Data Architect, you will design and implement robust data frameworks and governance standards to ensure scalability, quality, and integrity of our enterprise data. You’ll collaborate closely with product, engineering, and analytics teams to drive data platform initiatives that power business intelligence and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and evolve enterprise data architecture aligned with business and technology strategy
• Lead the design of logical and physical data models across systems
• Establish best practices for data governance, security, and quality
• Design scalable data integration pipelines and infrastructure
• Work cross-functionally to align data structures and standards across products
• Drive adoption of cloud-native data platforms and modern data stack tools
• Provide guidance and mentorship to data engineers and analysts
• Champion the use of AI/ML-ready data architectures to support advanced analytics

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

Must-Have

• Degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of experience in data architecture, engineering, or related roles
• Strong understanding of data modeling, ETL, warehousing, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure)
• Hands-on experience with data pipeline tools (e.g., Airflow, dbt, Kafka) and data lakes/warehouses
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Nice-to-Have

• Familiarity with AI/ML and data science workflows
• Experience with regulatory data compliance (GDPR, CCPA)
• Working knowledge of enterprise systems (ERP, CRM) and APIs
• Additional languages a plus

Core Skills & Competencies

Technical / Hard Skills

• Data modeling (OLTP/OLAP), data lake/warehouse architecture
• Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), SQL/NoSQL databases
• Data pipeline orchestration and transformation tools

Behavioral / Soft Skills

• Strategic thinking and solution orientation
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Bias for action and innovation mindset
• Collaborative and inclusive working style

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel, up to 10%

Additional Information

What We’re Offering

• Salary Range: $215,000 to $230,000 annually + bonus
• Flexible paid time off, including sick and holiday
•  Medical, dental, & vision insurance
•  401K with Company contribution
•  Flexible spending accounts
•  Life insurance and disability benefits
•  Tuition assistance
•  Community involvement and volunteering events

M/F/Disabled/Vet VEVRAA Federal Contractor.  We are a Drug-Free Workplace. Interested candidates should apply at: www.ifs.com/about/careers-at-ifs

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity Employer

We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles, while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community, we drive innovation, strengthen connections, and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best, while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity Employer