Canonical Data Architect

E-Solutions Group - Scottsdale, AZ

Full-time - Senior

Scottsdale, AZ

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related 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 collaboration with business stakeholders, data architects, and IT teams to create standardized, reusable, and scalable 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

• 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