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Get Access To All JobsDate: Mar 29, 2026
Location: Greenville, SC, US, 29601
Company: Purpose Financial
Address: 322 Rhett Street, Greenville, South Carolina, United States - 29601
Purpose Financial, Inc. is an innovative consumer financial services company that offers a diverse suite of credit products, promoting financial inclusion and meeting consumers wherever they are. Through its brands, the company is committed to helping customers achieve their version of financial stability in the moment and in the future. Since 1997, Purpose Financial has been a pioneer in the consumer credit and financial services market offering money solutions in over 800 storefront locations and online lending. Providing services in over 23 states, Purpose Financial employs over 2,500 team members.
At Purpose Financial we are always on the lookout for motivated individuals who share in our values of mutual respect to join our team of outstanding professionals.
We offer:
- Competitive Wages
- Health/Life Benefits
- Health Savings Account plus Employer Seed
- 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
- Paid Parental Leave
- Company Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off including Volunteer Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Business Casual Environment
- Rewards & Recognition Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Office in downtown Greenville that offers free parking, onsite gym, free snacks/drinks
Position Summary
Purpose Financial is seeking a skilled Data Architect to support data architecture initiatives across cloud environments. Data Architect will play a role in designing, implementing, and optimizing our data infrastructure, systems and solutions to support business objectives and technical requirements. We are committed to leveraging data-driven insights to drive innovation, enhance decision-making, and deliver exceptional value to our customers.
Job Responsibility
- Design, implement, and optimize data models, databases, data warehouses, and data lakes to support data storage, retrieval, and analysis needs.
- Support strategic vision and roadmap for data architecture, in alignment with the company’s overall objectives and goals.
- Define data architecture standards, best practices, and patterns to ensure the integrity, reliability, and scalability of our data assets.
- Collaborate with cross-function teams, including software engineering, data science, and business domains to align data architecture initiatives with business requirements and technical objectives.
Job Responsibilities Cont.
- Architect and implement data integration solutions, ETL pipelines, and data governance frameworks to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and security of data across all systems and processes.
- Design and implement master data management (MDM) strategies, data quality management processes, and metadata management solutions to enable data governance and compliance.
- Evaluate and recommend data technologies, tools, and platforms to optimize performance, cost, and scalability.
- Build a strong partnership with data engineering to ensure proper alignment fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Education Required
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field
Experience Required
- 3-5 years’ experience in data architecture, database design, and data management.
- Experience in data modeling, database technologies, data warehousing, and ingestion frameworks.
- Experience with NoSQL, Kafka, Middleware, and cloud-based platforms (e.g., AWS, Snowflake).
- Experience designing and implementing callable, high-performance, and resilient data architectures for complex enterprise environments.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with senior technology leaders at all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically, drive results, and navigate complex technical and organization challenges in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Technical knowledge in data quality standards, governance, and design.
- Certifications (e.g., Certified Solutions Architect) are highly desirable.
Knowledge Required
Excellent written and verbal communications skills; adaptability and flexibility to changing environment; and comfortable working in a dynamic, high volume, fast-paced environment. Ability to understand and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and laws governing our industry/business and products.
Physical Requirements
Sitting for long periods of time; standing occasionally; walking; bending; squatting; kneeling; pushing/pulling; reaching; twisting; frequent lifting of less than 10 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.; driving and having access during the workday to an insured and reliable transportation; typing; data entry; grasping; transferring items between hands and/or to another person or receptacle; use of office equipment to include computers; ability to travel to, be physically present at, and complete the physical requirements of the position at any assigned location.
Competencies
Travel
10%
Attire
Business Casual
Other
Must be eligible to work in the USA and able to pass a background check.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Requisition ID: 45968
Nearest Major Market: Greenville
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina
Date: Mar 29, 2026
Location: Greenville, SC, US, 29601
Company: Purpose Financial
Address: 322 Rhett Street, Greenville, South Carolina, United States - 29601
Purpose Financial, Inc. is an innovative consumer financial services company that offers a diverse suite of credit products, promoting financial inclusion and meeting consumers wherever they are. Through its brands, the company is committed to helping customers achieve their version of financial stability in the moment and in the future. Since 1997, Purpose Financial has been a pioneer in the consumer credit and financial services market offering money solutions in over 800 storefront locations and online lending. Providing services in over 23 states, Purpose Financial employs over 2,500 team members.
At Purpose Financial we are always on the lookout for motivated individuals who share in our values of mutual respect to join our team of outstanding professionals.
We offer:
- Competitive Wages
- Health/Life Benefits
- Health Savings Account plus Employer Seed
- 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
- Paid Parental Leave
- Company Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off including Volunteer Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Business Casual Environment
- Rewards & Recognition Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Office in downtown Greenville that offers free parking, onsite gym, free snacks/drinks
Position Summary
Purpose Financial is seeking a skilled Data Architect to support data architecture initiatives across cloud environments. Data Architect will play a role in designing, implementing, and optimizing our data infrastructure, systems and solutions to support business objectives and technical requirements. We are committed to leveraging data-driven insights to drive innovation, enhance decision-making, and deliver exceptional value to our customers.
Job Responsibility
- Design, implement, and optimize data models, databases, data warehouses, and data lakes to support data storage, retrieval, and analysis needs.
- Support strategic vision and roadmap for data architecture, in alignment with the company’s overall objectives and goals.
- Define data architecture standards, best practices, and patterns to ensure the integrity, reliability, and scalability of our data assets.
- Collaborate with cross-function teams, including software engineering, data science, and business domains to align data architecture initiatives with business requirements and technical objectives.
Job Responsibilities Cont.
- Architect and implement data integration solutions, ETL pipelines, and data governance frameworks to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and security of data across all systems and processes.
- Design and implement master data management (MDM) strategies, data quality management processes, and metadata management solutions to enable data governance and compliance.
- Evaluate and recommend data technologies, tools, and platforms to optimize performance, cost, and scalability.
- Build a strong partnership with data engineering to ensure proper alignment fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Education Required
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field
Experience Required
- 3-5 years’ experience in data architecture, database design, and data management.
- Experience in data modeling, database technologies, data warehousing, and ingestion frameworks.
- Experience with NoSQL, Kafka, Middleware, and cloud-based platforms (e.g., AWS, Snowflake).
- Experience designing and implementing callable, high-performance, and resilient data architectures for complex enterprise environments.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with senior technology leaders at all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically, drive results, and navigate complex technical and organization challenges in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Technical knowledge in data quality standards, governance, and design.
- Certifications (e.g., Certified Solutions Architect) are highly desirable.
Knowledge Required
Excellent written and verbal communications skills; adaptability and flexibility to changing environment; and comfortable working in a dynamic, high volume, fast-paced environment. Ability to understand and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and laws governing our industry/business and products.
Physical Requirements
Sitting for long periods of time; standing occasionally; walking; bending; squatting; kneeling; pushing/pulling; reaching; twisting; frequent lifting of less than 10 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.; driving and having access during the workday to an insured and reliable transportation; typing; data entry; grasping; transferring items between hands and/or to another person or receptacle; use of office equipment to include computers; ability to travel to, be physically present at, and complete the physical requirements of the position at any assigned location.
Competencies
Travel
10%
Attire
Business Casual
Other
Must be eligible to work in the USA and able to pass a background check.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Requisition ID: 45968
Nearest Major Market: Greenville
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Data Architect
Target employers with a STEM OPT track record
Companies that have hired data architects on OPT before understand the authorization timeline and STEM extension process. Look for organizations with dedicated immigration support teams, as they're far more likely to navigate H-1B visa sponsorship without hesitation.
Lead with your data stack, not your visa status
Hiring managers at the senior architect level care about your cloud platform expertise, data modeling methodology, and past system scale. Establish technical credibility first. Sponsorship conversations land better once a hiring manager already wants you on the team.
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT extension
Data Architect roles almost always qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in computer science, information systems, or a related CIP-coded field. Verify your program's CIP code with your DSO before accepting any offer.
Address the H-1B timeline early with employers
Data Architect is a well-established specialty occupation, which strengthens H-1B petition approval odds. Raising this proactively with employers signals preparation, not desperation, and lets both sides plan around the April filing and October start timeline.
Prioritize large enterprises and consultancies
Firms like the Big Four, major cloud consultancies, and Fortune 500 technology organizations sponsor data architects regularly. Their in-house immigration counsel and established processes reduce friction compared to smaller companies encountering OPT sponsorship for the first time.
Document your architecture work with measurable outcomes
Sponsoring employers need to justify the hire for an H-1B petition. Portfolio pieces that show data pipeline scale, latency improvements, or cost reductions give the company concrete evidence supporting the specialty occupation classification and wage level determination.
Data Architect OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Architect role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
Yes. Data Architect is one of the more straightforward H-1B specialty occupation classifications because USCIS consistently recognizes it as requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a directly related field. The role's technical complexity and degree-specific requirements satisfy the specialty occupation standard without significant evidentiary challenges.
Can I work as a Data Architect on STEM OPT?
Yes, provided your degree falls under a STEM-designated CIP code. Most degrees in computer science, data science, information systems, or software engineering qualify. The STEM OPT extension gives you an additional 24 months of work authorization beyond your initial 12-month OPT period, for up to 36 months total. Confirm your specific CIP code with your DSO before you apply.
How do I find Data Architect jobs where employers are open to OPT sponsorship?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for OPT-eligible candidates, so you're not spending time on roles where sponsorship is a non-starter. Data Architect positions on the platform are sourced from employers familiar with the OPT and H-1B process, which significantly shortens the sponsorship conversation during interviews.
What should I do if my OPT expires before the H-1B start date?
If your employer files an H-1B cap-subject petition by the April 1 deadline for an October 1 start date, and your OPT expires between April and September, the cap-gap rule automatically extends your work authorization. You can continue working legally for the same employer throughout that period without interruption, as long as the petition remains pending or is approved.
Do smaller startups typically sponsor Data Architects on OPT?
Some do, but it's less common than at larger enterprises. Startups without in-house legal teams often lack experience with the H-1B process, which creates risk for your timeline. If you're considering a startup, ask early whether they've sponsored H-1B petitions before and whether they have an immigration attorney relationship in place.