This role pays more than
64%
of similar roles. Most pay
$173,200–$253,250
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$225k
versus about
$213k
for comparable roles.
Based on 239 similar postings.
Employer
About SHI International
SHI International is a global IT solutions provider and Value-Added Reseller (VAR) that helps corporate, enterprise, and public sector customers manage, procure, and secure hardware, software, and cloud services.
SHI International currently has
48 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$125,000–$200,000
across 47 roles with salary data.
Principal Architect - Data & AI
The Principal Architect works across data engineering, data visualization, data governance, and AI to orchestrate unified technical approaches on large, multi-disciplinary engagements. This role balances delivery leadership with practice maturation by establishing standards, accelerators, and engineering practices informed by DORA capabilities. The individual will manage project sequencing, identify risks, and coach others on consulting judgment while integrating various disciplines into coherent plans. Key responsibilities include building scalable infrastructure for the team, improving scoping accuracy, and implementing AI-accelerated delivery patterns to enhance consistency. Technical requirements include proficiency in the Microsoft ecosystem, including Microsoft Fabric, Azure data services, Power BI, Microsoft Purview, Copilot Studio, or Microsoft Foundry. The role solves complex problems by translating vague business needs into structured technical solutions while ensuring high standards of quality across diverse consulting workstreams and professional service engagements.
What does a Architect earn?
Median $235750 from 31 postings across 17 companies.
Agentic AI
Distributed Systems
Microservices
APIs
Platform Engineering
Kafka
Spark
Data Management
Real-time Processing
System Architecture
Observability
Scalability
Data Governance