Apptad -Canonical Data Architect

Apptad - Fountain Hills, AZ

Full-time - Senior

Fountain Hills, AZ

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Canonical Data Architect will lead the design and development of enterprise-wide canonical data models, ensuring they align with business requirements and data governance policies. This role requires a deep understanding of data modeling principles and collaboration with various stakeholders to create scalable and reusable data models that support the organization's strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of canonical data models ensuring alignment with business requirements and data governance policies
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand business needs and develop data models that meet those needs
• Design and implement data models that are scalable, flexible, and adaptable to changing business requirements
• Ensure data models are consistent with industry standards and best practices
• Develop and maintain data modeling standards, guidelines, and procedures
• Provide expertise and guidance on data modeling and data governance to IT teams and business stakeholders
• Collaborate with data architects to ensure alignment with enterprise data architecture
• Participate in data governance councils and working groups to ensure data models align with organizational data governance policies
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies in data modeling and data governance

Requirements

• 15 years of experience in data modeling with a focus on canonical data modeling
• Strong understanding of data modeling principles, data governance, and data architecture
• Experience with data modeling tools and technologies such as Erwin, PowerDesigner, or similar
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work with business stakeholders and IT teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to understand complex business requirements
• Experience with data governance frameworks and best practices
• Experience in Supply Chain Management (SCM)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Certification in data modeling or data governance such as CDM or CDMP
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms and technologies
• Knowledge of data quality and data integration principles
• Experience with agile development methodologies