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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr Data Architect - **Company:** Five Below - **Location:** Philadelphia, PA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Structures, Data Vault Modeling, Data Warehousing, Dimensional Modeling, Apache Hive, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Power BI, Software Tools, Standard Sql, Azure Data Lake, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Data Ingestion, Azure Data Factory, Snowflake, Data Layers, Data Lakes, Azure Synapse Analytics, Databricks - **Published:** May 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=caf9e3b948b202c9 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Communication skills?, Must-Have * 12+ years of experience in data architecture and enterprise data modeling. * Strong experience with: + Conceptual, logical, and physical data modeling + Erwin data Modeling + Dimensional modeling (Databricks) + Enterprise canonical data models * Hands-on experience with Erwin Data Modeler or similar modeling tools. * Experience designing data for modern Lakehouse or Data Warehouse platforms. * Solid SQL skills and comfort partnering with data engineers. * Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset. Nice-to-Have * Experience in retail, consumer, or multi-domain enterprises. * Hands-on exposure to Databricks and the broader Azure ecosystem (e.g., Delta Lake, Spark SQL, ADLS Gen2, Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Purview). * Experience supporting Customer 360, enterprise analytics, or supply chain data. * Familiarity with BI tools and semantic modeling (e.g., Power BI). ## Description * Understand how data flows across our retail business - from stores and supply chain to customers and finance. * Define enterprise data architecture that supports analytics, reporting, and operational use cases. * Design data models for key domains like Customer, Product, Sales, Store, Supplier, and Supply Chain. Be the Go-To Expert for Data Modeling * Lead conceptual, logical, and physical data modeling using Erwin Data Modeler or similar tools. * Apply best practice modeling approaches: + Data Vault 2.0 for scalable, auditable enterprise data + Dimensional (Star / Snowflake) models for reporting and analytics * Create and maintain enterprise canonical models so teams are speaking the same "data language." * Set and maintain modeling standards - naming, keys, definitions, and documentation - so data stays clean and consistent. * Leverage AI-assisted data architecture and modeling capabilities in Erwin and associated tools (e.g., Quest DMI/DM) to accelerate model development, improve consistency, and support impact analysis. Support Our Lakehouse Platform * Design schemas and data structures optimized for Databricks, Delta Lake, and Spark SQL. * Architect and model the data layer for Azure based collaborative ecosystem (Ex: SQL, PostgreSQL and MySQL). * Partner with data engineering teams to align data models with ingestion pipelines and transformations. * Ensure data is easy to consume for dashboards, reports, semantic layers, APIs, and downstream systems. Build Trust Through Governance & Quality * Design data with governance in mind - lineage, auditability, and ownership built in from the start. * Partner with security and governance teams to support PII/PCI-safe data designs and enterprise policies. * Help define data quality expectations so teams can trust the numbers they see. * Create clear documentation and architecture artifacts that teams can actually use. Collaborate Across the Business * Translate business needs into practical, scalable data designs. * Be a trusted partner for Product, Engineering, BI, and Analytics teams. * Participate in Agile delivery, providing architecture guidance and design reviews. * Explain complex data concepts in a clear, approachable way - no jargon needed. ## Related Videos - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Data Analytics with Microsoft Fabric: End-to-End Use Case with Data Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1547-data-analytics-with-microsoft-fabric-end-to-end-use-case-with-data-agents) ## Related Articles - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers)