Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable and robust data architecture solutions that meet business requirements and support strategic initiatives.
• Develop data models and schema designs to optimize storage and retrieval of data.
• Define data standards and best practices for data management, integration, and governance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and tools for data storage, processing, and analytics (e.g., databases, data warehouses, data lakes).
• Design and implement data pipelines for ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and real-time data ingestion.
• Ensure data quality and integrity by implementing data validation and cleansing processes.
• Optimize performance of data queries and analytics to meet SLAs and performance requirements.
• Establish and enforce security and compliance policies for data access and usage.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior members of the data team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven experience as a Data Architect or in a similar role designing and implementing data architecture solutions.
• Strong understanding of database management systems (relational and non-relational), data warehousing, and data modeling concepts.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with database query optimization techniques.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with big data technologies and frameworks (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka).
• Familiarity with Data tools and frameworks (Redshift, Collibra, Snowflake, Databricks)
• Experience with data integration tools and techniques (ETL/ELT).
• Knowledge of data governance, data security, and compliance requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.).
• Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders.