Director of Data Architecture

Join ABC Fitness and become part of a culture that’s as ambitious as it is authentic. Let’s transform the future of fitness—together!

Our Values

Best Life

We believe great work begins with great people. That’s why our culture is built on respect, trust, and belonging. We create an inclusive environment where every team member can bring their authentic self to work—because diverse perspectives drive innovation and meaningful impact.

Growth Mindset

We are doers, thinkers, and dreamers. At ABC Fitness, your growth is our investment. Through continuous learning, mentorship, and professional development opportunities, we empower you to reach new heights—personally and professionally.

One Team

From day one, you’ll be part of a team that collaborates, celebrates, and cares. We move fast, support one another, and have fun along the way. Because when you thrive, we all thrive.

What You’ll Do 

• Define and communicate ABC’s data architecture strategy, roadmap, and standards. 

• Lead the architectural evolution from batch and latency-driven processing toward real-time data. 

• Partner with executive, product, and engineering leaders to connect data architecture decisions to business and customer outcomes. 

• Identify practical opportunities to use AI to improve engineering productivity, data generation, quality, and decision-making. 

• Lead, coach, and develop a global team of four to five senior data architects. 

• Establish consistent design review practices across the Data and Reporting organization. 

• Guide architecture decisions related to data quality, governance, security, compliance, scalability, and reliability. 

• Partner with Product leaders early in the planning process to shape data and reporting capabilities. 

• Explain complex technical strategies clearly to both executive and technical audiences. 

• Build alignment across teams and influence decisions beyond your direct reporting relationships. 

What You’ll Need 

• 10+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or a related discipline, including experience leading senior technical professionals. 

• Demonstrated experience moving data platforms from batch processing toward real-time or near-real-time architectures. 

• Deep experience with modern cloud data platforms and lakehouse architecture. 

• Experience with AWS, Databricks, Delta Lake, and Unity Catalog is highly valued. 

• Strong foundations in data modeling, data warehousing, data governance, and distributed data systems. 

• Working knowledge of SQL and Python sufficient to review designs and engage credibly with engineers. 

• Practical experience using AI in your own work, along with sound judgment about where AI creates meaningful value. 

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to make technical strategy clear to executive leaders and design decisions clear to engineers. 

• Demonstrated ability to influence product and engineering partners without relying solely on formal authority. 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 
  

And It’s Great to Have 

• Experience in fitness, wellness, SaaS, payments, or another subscription-based business. 

• Experience building customer-facing analytics or reporting products. 

• Experience with Databricks SQL, Power BI, or comparable analytics platforms. 

• Experience leading globally distributed teams across multiple time zones. 
  

What Success Looks Like 

• ABC’s data architecture strategy is clear, credible, and supported by executive leadership. 

• The first real-time capabilities are live, with a practical roadmap for continued transformation. 

• Data and Reporting teams work against shared architecture, quality, governance, and design standards. 

• AI is embedded into the team’s everyday approach to building and improving data capabilities. 

• Product and engineering leaders involve the architecture team early in strategic decisions. 

• Your team is highly capable, well-developed, and trusted across the organization. 





Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, qualifications, skills, geographic location, and market considerations. The anticipated compensation range for this position is -

$173,000 - 198,000 USD- annually. In addition to base compensation, eligible employees may be offered other forms of compensation, such as bonuses, commissions, equity, or other incentive programs, where applicable. Compensation and benefits may vary by location and are subject to applicable legal, business, and market requirements.



WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Purpose led company with a Values focused culture – Best Life, One Team, Growth Mindset
• Time Off – with our open PTO policy, we offer flexibility in how and when you take PTO!
• Days of Disconnect – once a quarter, we take a collective breather and enjoy a day off together around the globe. #oneteam
• Parental & Pawternity Leave – we offer leave for when your family grows by two feet or four paws!
• Best Life Perk – we are committed to meeting you wherever you are in your fitness journey with a quarterly reimbursement
• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• EAP – we get you help when you need it. Period.
• Premium Calm App – enjoy tranquility with a Calm App subscription for you and up to 4 dependents over the age of 16
• And more! – so many benefits we couldn’t even fit them all here!

At ABC Fitness, we don’t just build technology—we build communities and transform lives. Your work matters here, your growth is supported, and your voice is heard. We welcome diverse talent and encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every requirement.

ABC’S COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUALITY, BELONGING AND INCLUSION: 

ABC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to create a workplace where every employee, client, and partner feels valued, inspired, and empowered to reach their full potential. For us, inclusion isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s a business imperative. Learn more at abcfitness.com

About ABC Fitness

ABC Fitness is the #1 software provider for fitness businesses of any size, all around the world. Supporting 30K clubs, 650K coaches, 40M members, and processing more than $12B in payments every year, ABC Fitness provides scalable, data-driven solutions to simplify club management and engage members and clients.

From personal trainers, boutique studios, and gyms, to international franchise health clubs, ABC Fitness will move your business forward through technology and industry insights. Innovation is at the center of everything we do, across ABC Glofox, ABC Ignite, ABC Trainerize, and ABC Evo. Let's make your fitness vision a seamless reality, together. Learn more at abcfitness.com

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