Lead Data Architect

Akkodis - Quincy, MA

Full-time

Quincy, MA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

This position focuses on enhancing data analytics and master data management (MDM) capabilities to support business decision-making through effective data stewardship and governance. The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to implement standardized data governance policies, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations, and leading data architecture and quality management initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish data quality standards, policies, and procedures.
• Develop and maintain a centralized metadata catalog and dictionary to document data assets.
• Define data access policies and classify assets based on sensitivity and regulatory requirements.
• Implement data security measures to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access.
• Coordinate with legal and compliance teams on data classification and retention periods.
• Lead efforts to cleanse data and maintain accuracy through quality control guidelines.
• Participate in the development of a data analytics and AI strategy aligned with business goals.
• Lead data architecture, integration design, and migration projects.
• Develop and implement data quality metrics and monitoring processes.
• Coordinate with architects and development teams to manage data lifecycle processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, data management, statistics, mathematics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience as a data architect, data engineer, data steward, or similar roles.
• 5+ years of experience with data lake and Lambda architecture.
• 5+ years of experience in data modeling, SQL DBMS, and related tools.
• 5+ years of experience in data governance and data quality management.
• Prior experience with customer data platforms (CDP) and MDM platforms such as Oracle, Epsilon, Informatica, Reltio, or Prosifee.
• Experience with data management tools, data profiling tools, and data integration tools.

Nice-to-haves

• Certifications in Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) or Certified Information Management Professional (CIMP).
• Experience in multi-channel retail, especially apparel or fashion.