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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 STEM OPT Authorization in Data Architect
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's CIP code maps to a STEM-designated field recognized by ICE. Computer Science (11.07xx) and Information Systems (11.0401) both qualify, but some interdisciplinary programs use codes that don't, which would make you ineligible for the extension.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
STEM OPT requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify at the specific worksite where you'll work. Search the E-Verify employer search tool by company name to confirm enrollment before you sign anything, not after.
Build a portfolio around cloud and modeling platforms
Data Architect roles at STEM OPT-willing employers skew heavily toward cloud-native environments. Document architecture decisions you've made using Snowflake, dbt, or Azure Synapse in your portfolio so hiring managers can assess technical depth without a whiteboard session.
Target employers with active LCA filings in data roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with DOL Labor Condition Application filings under data and computer systems job categories, which signals they've already navigated STEM OPT and H-1B paperwork for similar roles and are set up to do it again.
Draft your I-983 training plan around architecture deliverables
Your DSO must sign the I-983 before your STEM OPT extension starts. Map your training objectives to concrete Data Architect outputs, such as schema design, data governance frameworks, or pipeline architecture, so the plan satisfies USCIS's practical training requirement.
Time your extension application to avoid a gap
Submit your STEM OPT extension application at least 90 days before your initial OPT EAD expires. USCIS processing can run several months, and a late filing can leave you without work authorization during a critical phase of any active Data Architect search.
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Find Data Architect JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Architect role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, information systems, or a related engineering discipline. The role itself must also constitute practical training in that field. Data Architect positions qualify because they require applying theoretical knowledge from those degree programs to real system design problems. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before applying for the extension.
What does the E-Verify requirement mean for Data Architect job searches?
Every employer who hires you on STEM OPT must be enrolled in E-Verify at the specific worksite where you'll work, not just at the company level. Before accepting an offer, confirm enrollment through the E-Verify employer search. If the hiring company uses a third-party staffing agency or has you placed at a client site, that client site must also be E-Verify enrolled. Use Migrate Mate to find Data Architect openings already filtered for E-Verify-enrolled employers.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Data Architect position?
The I-983 requires you to describe how the job provides practical training directly related to your STEM degree. For a Data Architect role, list specific learning objectives tied to your work: designing data models, building ETL pipelines, implementing governance frameworks, or selecting cloud infrastructure. Both you and your employer sign it, and your DSO must authorize it before USCIS will approve the extension. Update the plan annually and when job duties change significantly.
How does cap-gap protection apply if I'm a Data Architect on STEM OPT?
If your employer files an H-1B petition for you before your STEM OPT EAD expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You can keep working as a Data Architect during this period without a new EAD. If USCIS issues a receipt notice before your OPT end date, your authorization continues uninterrupted while the petition is pending.
How do I find Data Architect jobs where employers already understand STEM OPT?
Employers with prior STEM OPT and H-1B filing history for data roles have already worked through the E-Verify enrollment, I-983 process, and prevailing wage requirements, making them far less likely to withdraw an offer due to paperwork. Migrate Mate surfaces Data Architect openings from employers with documented DOL filing history in data and computer systems occupations, so you can prioritize companies that have sponsored similar candidates before.
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