Data Architect

As the Data Architect, you will design, build, and manage a scalable, secure, and highly optimized enterprise data architecture! You will play a crucial role in shaping our data strategy, working across multiple departments to implement a robust data ecosystem that supports our business intelligence, analytics, AI, and data science initiatives. Applying your deep understanding of data warehousing, ETL/ELT processes, and cloud-based platforms, you will drive data-driven decisions and provide the foundation for reliable, high-quality data across the organization.

• Design and maintain enterprise data architecture frameworks, conceptual and physical data models, and strategic data roadmaps to support business operations
• Develop scalable data integration solutions and pipelines to consolidate internal and external sources while supporting cloud modernization initiatives
• Establish and enforce data governance policies, metadata management practices, and compliance standards for data privacy and security
• Design robust data structures that support reporting, dashboards, predictive analytics, and AI initiatives, including the development of a Universal Semantic Layer
• Collaborate with Data Engineers, Analysts, and Business Intelligence teams to optimize data accessibility and support self-service analytics capabilities
• Provide technical oversight, conduct enterprise architecture and code reviews, and maintain comprehensive architecture documentation and technical specifications
• Perform other duties as assigned

• 5+ years of professional experience as a Data Architect, Enterprise Architect, or a highly similar role
• 10+ years of experience with SQL, advanced data modeling, and optimizing/structuring queries across disparate datasets
• 5+ years of experience designing and building scalable data pipelines (using tools like Databricks, Snowflake, Glue, Azure Data Factory, or dbt)
• Proven experience implementing scalable data architectures in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and expertise with cloud data warehouse solutions
• 3+ years of experience deploying code using source control products like GitLab or GitHub, alongside strong DataOps and CI/CD principles
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences and gather requirements from analytical stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and maintain excellent documentation in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a highly related field is a plus
• Hands-on experience with MLOps
• Prior experience working in a global organization or within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry
• Strong Data Architecture background with 5+ years as a Data Architect/Enterprise Architect, including enterprise data models, architecture frameworks, and roadmaps.
• Must have hands-on Databricks experience. Strong experience designing and building scalable enterprise data pipelines.
• Proven experience designing scalable data architectures in AWS, Azure, or GCP, including cloud data warehouse solutions and cloud modernization.
• Advanced expertise in SQL, data modeling, ETL/ELT, data warehousing, data integration, and query optimization across disparate datasets.
• Experience using GitLab or GitHub, with strong knowledge of DataOps and CI/CD principles. MLOps experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a related field is preferred but not required.

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Why Hays?

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