Systems Architect - Data Warehouse Architect

Reporting to the System Director of Data Architecture and Enablement, this role provides leadership in the technical design, strategic development, implementation, enhancement, and operation of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities’ centralized repository of data assets. This position is tasked with architecting and maintaining an efficient, scalable, and modern enterprise data warehouse that supports business intelligence, advanced analytics, and compliance reporting, empowering data-driven decision-making across the system. The Data Warehouse Architect establishes and enforces standards and best practices for data architecture, evaluates and recommends technologies to meet evolving business needs, and drives strategic planning for a modern data warehouse infrastructure. This infrastructure integrates diverse data sources (structured, semi- structured, and unstructured) and leverages various tools and platforms to deliver robust data solutions. In collaboration with stakeholders, business leaders, enterprise application developers, and data analysts, this position ensures that the enterprise data warehouse serves as a reliable, actionable foundation for analytics and reporting initiatives, fostering a culture of data-driven enablement across the organization.

• Six (6) years of experience at the enterprise level while demonstrating increased technical competency in data architecture; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for one (1) year of professional experience.
• Demonstratable advanced knowledge and experience in database design and management, data modeling, data governance, ETL, data warehousing, data integration, cloud platforms, business intelligence and analytics, metadata management, and performance optimization.
• Proven experience leading enterprise-wide data warehouse implementation in a Data Warehouse Architect role with demonstrably successful results.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with diverse clients, stakeholders, and students, fostering a diverse working and learning environment.

Preferred Qualification

• Master’s degree in information systems or a related field
• Experience in data architecture, that demonstrates the advance knowledge of data architectural theory and practice needed to provide technical leadership and lead the design and development of effective and reliable statewide data warehouses, lakes, and structures.
• Higher education experience in a large, multi-campus, distributed higher education system.
• Experience with Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure SQL Data Warehouse, and Azure Analysis Purview

Pulled from the full job description

• 457(b)
• 403(b)
• Paid parental leave
• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account, Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Telework (Yes/No)

Yes

About

Minnesota State is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing talented employees who serve our 270,000 students each year throughout the state. We have a vibrant and diverse system of 33 colleges and universities with 14,567 dedicated faculty and staff focused on student success.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.

To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.