Data Architect

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a talented and experienced Data Architect to join our dynamic team. As a Data Architect, you will play a crucial role in designing, building, and maintaining our organization's data architecture. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements, define data architecture strategies, and ensure the scalability, security, and performance of our data systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Design and implement scalable and robust data architecture solutions to support the organization's strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, data engineers, and data scientists to understand data requirements and translate them into actionable architecture designs.
• Develop and maintain data models, schemas, and metadata definitions to ensure data consistency, integrity, and quality.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and frameworks to enhance the organization's data architecture capabilities.
• Define and enforce data governance policies, standards, and best practices to ensure compliance and security.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior members of the data architecture team.

FAQs:

• What does a data architect do?
  • Data architects design, create, deploy, and manage an organization's data architecture. This involves structuring data in a way that makes it accessible and useful for analysis and decision-making.
• What skills are necessary for a data architect?
  • Skills typically include proficiency in data modeling, database design, data warehousing, ETL (extract, transform, load) processes, SQL, as well as understanding of data governance, data security, and compliance regulations. Additionally, strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.
• What tools and technologies do data architects use?
  • Data architects commonly work with a range of tools and technologies such as relational databases (e.g., MySQL, Oracle), data modeling tools (e.g., ERWin, Visio), ETL tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend), data warehousing solutions (e.g., Snowflake, Amazon Redshift), and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• What is the role of a data architect in data governance?
  • Data architects play a crucial role in establishing and enforcing data governance policies and procedures. They ensure that data is accurate, consistent, secure, and compliant with regulatory requirements.