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We achieve this by assigning small, virtual teams of highly skilled individuals to each client.\nWithin these teams, the Data Solutions Architect is responsible for providing technical expertise and leadership to Data Engineers, while also maintaining a systems view that is able to reconcile technical decisions with broader project goals.\nData Solutions Architects work alongside our Principal Consultants to ensure our project deliverables meet stakeholders' needs while upholding OpsGuru's quality and operational maturity standards.\nWhat you'll be doing:Project DeliveryProvide deep technical expertise and leadership across a range of cloud data technologies. 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