Data and Analytics Platform Architect
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on1769, San Jacinto Street, Downtown, Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77002, United States
About Motiva
At Motiva, our employees' energy, passion, and dedication to excellence are what make us who we are. We invest in every aspect of our employees' lives because, at Motiva, our people matter.
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Motiva refines, distributes, and markets petroleum products throughout the Americas. Our Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex in Port Arthur, TX, is comprised of North America's largest refinery, the largest base oil plant in the western hemisphere, and an integrated chemical plant. Under exclusive long-term brand licenses with Shell and Phillips 66 (for the 76® brand), Motiva's commercial operations supply more than 12 billion gallons of fuel to customers annually. Motiva is wholly owned by Aramco, one of the world's largest integrated energy and chemicals companies.
About the Role
We are seeking a hands-on Data and Analytics Platform Architect to lead the evolution of our enterprise data integration and analytics platform. This role focuses on building a robust, scalable data ecosystem on Azure and Databricks to support diverse business use cases—from traditional BI reporting to advanced analytics and machine learning.
In this position, you will refine our medallion (multi-layer) data pipelines and implement a data mesh layer across multiple data repositories to ensure seamless, high-quality data flows. You will also explore emerging tools and technologies, including AI/LLM integration where appropriate, to enhance the platform's capabilities, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Success in this role requires strong collaboration skills and a commitment to delivering incremental business value.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.
Application Instructions
Applicants for regular U.S. positions must be authorized to work in the United States for Motiva Enterprises LLC without the need for sponsorship of an immigration authorization or visa. Motiva participates in E-Verify. We reserve the right to amend or withdraw Motiva jobs at any time, including prior to the closing date. Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or grade.
Work location
Work model: On-site
1769, San Jacinto Street, Downtown, Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77002, United States
Houston, Texas
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleCreate and maintain documentation for data architecture, integration processes, and platform best practices
- check_circleDesign and evolve dimensional data models using star and snowflake schemas optimized for analytics
- check_circleDevelop and refine medallion architecture (bronze-silver-gold layers) for efficient data ingestion and transformation
- check_circleOptimize ETL/ELT processes and data pipelines to ensure timely, high-quality data delivery for AI and BI
- check_circleIntegrate AI and agentic capabilities using secure LLM patterns and frameworks like Model Context Protocol
- check_circleDesign scalable data solutions by translating business and IT stakeholder needs into technical architecture
- check_circleImplement data governance policies including access controls, encryption, and data cataloging for compliance
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Data Science, or related field
- verified10+ years experience designing large-scale data analytics platforms
- verifiedHands-on experience with Microsoft Azure
- verifiedExperience with Spark/Databricks
- verifiedExperience with Delta Lake and data lakehouse architecture
- verifiedExperience with data mesh principles
- verifiedExperience with at least two of: Azure Data Services, Databricks, SAP Datasphere, or Cognite Data Fusion
- verifiedExperience building analytical data models including STAR schema
- verifiedAuthorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
Nice to Have
Experience integrating AI/ML or LLM solutions into data platforms (e.g., using Azure Cognitive Services/OpenAI, implementing LLM gateways for multi-provider model integration, or leveraging context frameworks like MCP for AI-driven data products). Master's degree in a relevant field. Industry experience in Oil & Gas (Downstream) or other large-scale industrial analytics environments.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Azure, Databricks, Machine Learning, Ai, LLM, Etl, Elt, Spark, Delta Lake, Data Mesh.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Data Science, or related field required; Master's degree in a relevant field preferred.
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In this Data and Analytics Platform Architect at Motiva Enterprises LLC role, you will create and maintain documentation for data architecture, integration processes, and platform best practices; design and evolve dimensional data models using star and snowflake schemas optimized for analytics; develop and refine medallion architecture (bronze-silver-gold layers) for efficient data ingestion and transformation; and optimize etl/elt processes and data pipelines to ensure timely, high-quality data delivery for ai and bi.
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Motiva Enterprises LLC is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Data Science, or related field; 10+ years experience designing large-scale data analytics platforms; Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure; Experience with Spark/Databricks; Experience with Delta Lake and data lakehouse architecture; and Experience with data mesh principles.
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Data and Analytics Platform Architect at Motiva Enterprises LLC is based in 1769, San Jacinto Street, Downtown, Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77002, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Data and Analytics Platform Architect at Motiva Enterprises LLC typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience at the lead level.
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Key skills for Data and Analytics Platform Architect at Motiva Enterprises LLC include Azure; Databricks; Machine Learning; Ai; LLM; Etl; Elt; and Spark.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Data Science, or related field required; and Master's degree in a relevant field preferred.
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About Motiva Enterprises LLC
Motiva, a Houston, TX-based oil and gas company, specializes in refining, distributing, and marketing petroleum products across the Americas. Its Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex in Port Arthur, TX, features North America’s largest refinery with a daily throughput of 730,000 barrels, the western hemisphere’s largest base oil plant, and an integrated chemical facility. The company supplies refined fuels to branded and unbranded wholesalers nationwide under long-term brand licenses with Shell and Phillips 66 for the 76® brand.
Motiva’s operations deliver approximately 10 billion gallons of fuel and base oil annually. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, Motiva supports energy markets through its commercial scale and strategic partnerships. The company’s footprint emphasizes operational efficiency and a commitment to the energy sector’s evolving needs.
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