Full-time · Remote

Head of Data Strategy / Chief Data Officer

This is a high-stakes executive role for a technical visionary who refuses to stop coding. You will lead ClarityPay through a total data transformation, moving from legacy infrastructure to a sophisticated AWS-based AI powerhouse. It is a unique opportunity to own the data strategy of a scaling fintech from the ground up.

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Hiring company

ClarityPay

New York City, New York, United States · Posted 2 May 2026

The role

Overview

This is a high-stakes executive role for a technical visionary who refuses to stop coding. You will lead ClarityPay through a total data transformation, moving from legacy infrastructure to a sophisticated AWS-based AI powerhouse. It is a unique opportunity to own the data strategy of a scaling fintech from the ground up.

The hiring side

About ClarityPay

ClarityPay is a mid-sized employer working in fintech, based in New York City, New York, United States.

Industry

Fintech

Size

Medium

Location

New York City, New York, United States

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What they need

Requirements & Skills

Key Responsibilities

  • Modernize the entire data architecture and migrate legacy systems to a scalable cloud environment
  • Architect and maintain a robust data lakehouse using AWS and potentially Databricks
  • Design and implement MLOps pipelines to support real-time underwriting and operational models
  • Establish company-wide data governance, quality controls, and security standards
  • Recruit, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of Data and ML Engineers

Essential

  • Extensive experience in Data Engineering or Machine Learning Engineering
  • Proven track record of leading large-scale data migrations from legacy systems to cloud environments
  • Deep technical proficiency in the AWS ecosystem including S3, Glue, and Redshift
  • Hands-on ability to write code and architect data lakehouse solutions
  • Experience building and managing MLOps/AIOps pipelines for model deployment
  • Strong background in establishing data governance and lineage standards

Preferred

  • Experience with Databricks implementation
  • Background in the Fintech or credit industry
  • Experience with SageMaker for machine learning workflows
  • Prior experience in a high-growth startup environment

Key Skills

AWS EcosystemData Lakehouse ArchitectureMLOpsAIOpsPython/SQLData GovernanceCI/CD PipelinesTeam LeadershipStrategic Planning

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Perks

Benefits & perks

  • Remote work flexibility
  • Opportunity to lead a major tech transformation
  • High-impact executive leadership role
  • Collaborative and fast-paced fintech culture
  • Mentorship and team-building authority

Next step

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