Data Architect

$135,000 - $135,000/Yr

Elevate Digital - Charlotte, NC

Full-time - Senior

Charlotte, NC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Data Architect at Elevate Digital is responsible for developing and implementing data architecture strategies that align with business objectives. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to understand their data needs, designing and maintaining data models, and ensuring data quality and consistency through effective data management practices. The Data Architect will also serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and provide mentorship to the data engineering team while staying informed about industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement data architecture strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data needs and translate them into effective solutions.
• Design and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models for integrity and consistency.
• Define data standards, governance processes, and management best practices.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies to optimize data architecture and enhance data quality.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for recommended technical approaches for solving internal complex data-related development and integration problems.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to the data engineering team.
• Stay informed about industry trends and advancements in data architecture, data management, and data governance.
• Ensure data quality and consistency through data integration, transformation, and cleansing.
• Participate in on-call rotation and assist with after-hours issues, as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or information systems science, or equivalent experience (Master's degree preferred).
• Six (6) + years of comprehensive data warehouse analysis and design experience, with full knowledge of data warehouse methodologies, data modeling and ETL/ELT processes.
• Five (5) + years of experience with SQL programming objects, including stored procedures, user-defined functions, and common table expressions.
• Five (5) + years of experience with data management tools and technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL, Hadoop, etc.).
• Prior experience developing cloud-based data solutions using Azure Data Factory.
• Create conceptual, logical, and physical data models, typically for the purpose of creating or extending complex relational data models.
• Working knowledge of general business, quality/regulatory requirements, and/or manufacturing systems is preferred.
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks and best practices.
• Must demonstrate proficiency with technical, conceptual, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Must demonstrate ability to adapt to changing priorities and respond to problems creatively.

Nice-to-haves

• Working knowledge of general business, quality/regulatory requirements, and/or manufacturing systems is preferred.
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks and best practices.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)