[Remote] Principal Data Architect, DevOps & Enterprise

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. MGM Resorts International is a leading entertainment company seeking a Principal Data Architect, DevOps & Enterprise. This role involves defining and leading the evolution of enterprise architecture, focusing on agile, cloud-native, and AI-enabled architectures to align with business priorities and drive innovation.


Responsibilities

  • Define and champion the enterprise architecture vision and framework across all TDD domains, aligning technology evolution with strategic business goals.
  • Develop and govern the enterprise architecture roadmap, driving modernization through cloud-native, API-first, event-driven, and AI-enabled designs—demonstrated through practical, hands-on examples.
  • Lead enterprise-wide solution reviews to ensure alignment with architectural principles, data frameworks, and best practices spanning infrastructure, applications, data (including lakes, ingestion, and pipelines), and security.
  • Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies to ensure scalable, sustainable, and future-ready enterprise capabilities across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
  • Collaborate with executives and technology leaders to translate business priorities into actionable architecture strategies, embedding Agile and just-in-time design principles.
  • Mentor senior architects and champion the transition from legacy COTS approaches to modern, AI- and automation-driven architecture practices, representing MGM Resorts in key technology and innovation forums.

Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master’s preferred) or equivalent experience.
  • 15+ years of progressive leadership in DevOps, cloud, and enterprise architecture, driving large-scale digital and data transformation initiatives with measurable enterprise-wide impact.
  • Proven mastery across infrastructure, applications, data, and security domains, with hands-on experience in cloud-native platforms, Infrastructure as Code, distributed and API-driven systems, and automation frameworks.
  • Demonstrated ability to architect AI/ML- and automation-enabled enterprise solutions with real-world examples, integrating compliance and governance frameworks such as PCI, NIST, and GDPR.
  • Exceptional communication, strategic vision, and executive presence with a track record of influencing C-suite technology strategy and guiding modernization from legacy to Agile, cloud-native architectures.
  • Industry-recognized credentials (e.g., TOGAF, SAFe, AWS/Azure Pro and Specialty certifications), published thought leadership, and contributions to conferences or professional architecture forums.

Benefits

  • Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally
  • Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more
  • Free meals in our employee dining room
  • Free parking
  • Health & Income Protection benefits ***(for eligible employees)***
  • Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community

Company Overview

  • MGM Resorts International is a hospitality firm that operates casinos, restaurants, and recreational resorts. It was founded in 1986, and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://mgmresorts.com.

    • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • MGM Resorts International has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2025, 1 in 2024, 1 in 2022, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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