Job Title: Data Architect
Client Location: Dallas TX (Hybrid Role, local candidates only)
Duration: 6+ months
Primary responsibilities of the Senior Data Architect include designing and managing Data Architectural solutions for multiple environments including but not limited to Data Warehouse, ODS, Data Replication/ETL Data Management initiatives. The candidate will be in an expert role and will work closely with Business, DBA, ETL and Data Management teams providing solutions for complex Data related initiatives. This individual will also be responsible for developing and managing Data Governance and Master Data Management solutions. This candidate must have good technical and communication skills coupled with the ability to mentor effectively.
Responsibilities
- Establishing policies, procedures and guidelines regarding all aspects of Data Governance
- Ensure data decisions are consistent and best practices are adhered to
- Ensure Data Standardization definitions, Data Dictionary and Data Lineage are kept up to date and accessible
- Work with ETL, Replication and DBA teams to determine best practices as it relates to data transformations, data movement and derivations
- Work with support teams to ensure consistent and pro-active support methodologies are in place for all aspects of data movements and data transformations
- Work with and mentor Data Architects and Data Analysts to ensure best practices are adhered to for database design and data management
- Assist in overall Architectural solutions including, but not limited to Data Warehouse, ODS, Data Replication/ETL Data Management initiatives
- Work with the business teams and Enterprise Architecture team to ensure best architectural solutions from a Data perspective
- Create a strategic roadmap for MDM implementation
- Responsible for implementing a Master Data Management tool
- Establishing policies, procedures and guidelines regarding all aspects of Master Data Management
- Ensure Architectural rules and design of the MDM process are documented and best practices are adhered to
Qualifications
- 5+ years of Data Architecture experience, including OLTP, Data Warehouse, Big Data
- 5+ years of Solution Architecture experience
- 5+ years of MDM experience
- 5+ years of Data Governance experience, working knowledge of best practices
- Extensive working knowledge of all aspects of Data Movement and Processing, including Middleware, ETL, API, OLAP and best practices for data tracking
- Good Communication skills
- Self-Motivated
- Capable of presenting to all levels of audiences
- Works well in a team environment
Team Culture: Our team is fast paced, fun, highly energetic, motivated and hardworking. We expect our candidates to be integrated into our results-driven and solution-oriented culture from the get-go. Our team attains high-quality results on challenging projects; the belief that outcomes are linked to one's effort rather than chance and the tendency to personally set challenging yet realistic goals.