We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Data Architect to join our team remotely. In this role, you will work closely with the Enterprise Architecture team to create and govern data models, establish data standards, and drive the success of our data solutions. This role is critical in ensuring high-quality data design across various platforms, including Data Lakes, Data Warehouses, and cloud-based environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Data Modeling & Design. Partner with Enterprise Architecture to design and create data models that align with the organization’s strategic goals. You will be responsible for ensuring consistency and alignment of data models across all projects.
- Governance & Standards. Establish and advocate for data standards, promoting governance practices across data solutions. Maintain and document metadata, business definitions of entities and attributes, and ensure comprehensive documentation of all data models.
- Collaboration with Development Teams. Work closely with development teams to integrate data models into the system development lifecycle, ensuring the proper data architecture is maintained throughout development, integration, and ongoing sustainability.
- Enterprise Architecture Partnership. Assist in the development and execution of the overall enterprise architecture strategy, particularly focusing on how data flows through various enterprise platforms.
- Platform Expertise. Lead the implementation of solutions on cloud data platforms such as Azure Synapse, ADF, Databricks, and other modern data technologies. Advise on best practices for handling big data in a multi-data-center context.
- Data Lake/Lakehouse & Big Data Platforms. Focus on driving solutions and governance for Data Lake, Lakehouse, and big data platforms, ensuring that the architecture supports scalability, efficiency, and performance.
- Tools & Technologies. Leverage advanced data modeling tools such as ER/Studio, Erwin, and others to deliver data models that meet the business and technical requirements of the organization.
Must-Have Skills & Qualifications
- Strong hands-on experience with data modeling and data design, including relational, dimensional, and NoSQL technologies.
- Solid experience working with Data Lake, Data Warehouse, and big data platforms in complex, multi-data-center environments.
- Proficiency with data ingestion protocols and ETL processes.
- Expertise in data modeling tools such as ER/Studio, Erwin, and knowledge of Azure Synapse, ADF, and Databricks.
- In-depth knowledge of Azure Cloud platforms, specifically Azure Synapse for big data processing and Azure Data Factory (ADF) for data pipelines.
- Strong solutions delivery experience, with a proven ability to drive the system development lifecycle from concept to implementation and governance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with multi-cloud environments and hybrid cloud solutions.
- Familiarity with other big data processing platforms, including Hadoop, Spark, or other NoSQL databases.
- Certifications in Azure Data Architect or similar cloud technologies.
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies and their application to data architecture.
Why Join Us?
- Fully remote work environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge data architecture and cloud solutions.
- Be part of a dynamic, innovative team with a passion for creating scalable, data-driven solutions.
This role offers the chance to work at the forefront of data architecture, influencing how data is governed and modeled across the enterprise. If you are looking to make a significant impact and work with the latest technologies, this is the perfect opportunity for you!