Educational Testing Service - Princeton, NJ
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The Data Architect, Senior at ETS plays a crucial role in shaping the architectural vision for data management across the organization. This position is responsible for conceptualizing and experimenting with various architectural approaches to enhance the strategic design and development of data architecture. The Data Architect will oversee how data is collected, stored, processed, integrated, cataloged, modeled, and utilized to empower business intelligence, advanced analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence initiatives. This role is pivotal in guiding data teams to align with the envisioned business and technology direction throughout the lifecycle of data initiatives. In this position, the Data Architect will articulate and document a comprehensive data architecture solution vision, ensuring that it meets the evolving needs of the organization. Responsibilities include overseeing data architecture designs, business requirements, prototypes, testing, and training. The architect will develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models while supporting the creation of data strategies through roadmaps and processes that address current and future needs. Additionally, the Data Architect will implement cloud data platforms that support product strategies and advanced analytics, providing a competitive edge to the organization. The role also involves making recommendations on innovative data platforms and tools, ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic data vision and compliance with industry standards and regulations. The Data Architect will maintain a repository of documentation related to data architecture standards and continuously evaluate opportunities for improvement. Staying current with emerging technologies is essential, as the architect will leverage industry knowledge to drive innovation in data architecture and related areas. Establishing and enforcing data quality standards and practices is also a key responsibility, ensuring that the organization adheres to ethical standards and complies with applicable laws and regulations.