ES
ESPN· HQ in Bristol, Connecticut

Lead Data Architect

Location: 3 Locations · Category: Data, AI & Analytics · Seniority: Lead · Posted: September 1, 2026 · Verified: Sep 1, 2026

Role Overview & Description

Leads enterprise data architecture design and strategy, driving the development of scalable data solutions across the organization. Partners with engineering and data teams to define data models, best practices, and platform standards.
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Sports media network spanning publishing, streaming, broadcast and fantasy games.

Headquarters: Bristol, Connecticut

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