Data Architect

Stoel Rives LLP has an immediate opening for a Data Architect in our any of our offices. As a Data Architect you will play a pivotal role in shaping the data infrastructure of our law firm. Your expertise will drive the design, implementation and optimization of data systems, ensuring seamless access to critical information for authorized personnel. Collaborating closely with department heads, you ll identify internal and external data sources, establish robust data storage solutions, and contribute to strategic decision-making.

JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Data Infrastructure Design: Develop and maintain a comprehensive data architecture that aligns with the firm s business objectives. This includes designing data models, schemas, and storage solutions.

Data Governance and Security: Implement best practices for data governance, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Establish security protocols to safeguard sensitive information.

Data Integration and ETL Processes: Create efficient data pipelines by integrating disparate data sources. Design, optimize and standardize Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes.

Collaboration with Stakeholders: Work closely with legal teams, IT professionals, and business leaders to understand data requirements and translate them into actionable solutions.

Performance Optimization: Continuously monitor and enhance data performance, addressing bottlenecks and ensuring scalability.

Data Quality Assurance: Implement data quality checks, validation procedures, and data cleansing techniques to maintain accurate and reliable data.

Emerging Technologies: Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies related to data management, analytics, and visualization.

Lower Environment Management: Devise and implement repeatable processes to refresh lower environments with production data including encryption or masking where necessary.

Mentoring and Change Management: Work with team members to build their skills and knowledge in the data space. Define change management policies for database artifacts including documentation requirements and source control.

Support: Provide after-hours emergency support when necessary.

Other: Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Proficiency in SQL Server databases and data modeling.

Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP).

Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and tools.

Understanding of data governance, privacy and security practices.

Excellent oral/written communication skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels of the firm.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on implementation.

Knowledge and experience with Boomi and/or Azure SQL a plus.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CAPABILITIES

The ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time daily.

Ability to lift 25 pounds.

Must be able to operate firm computer and soft (Teams) phone for video conferencing.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems or a related field.

Minimum of 5 years in data architecture, database design and data engineering. Experience in legal or professional services environments is preferred.

NORMAL WORK HOURS

This position is exempt and not eligible for overtime compensation. Regular office hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

How You Will Live Life Well at Stoel Rives: Compensation, Benefits and More!

The pay range for this position in the State of California is $92,000 - $184,000; however, the base compensation presented to a candidate may vary based on skills and overall experience. This information is provided per California s pay transparency law, SB 1162. This salary range is based on market location.

In addition to base compensation, Stoel Rives has a total rewards program that includes an annual discretionary bonus and rich benefits offerings. For example, our benefits offerings include paid family and medical leave, competitive PTO, and remote work options. We offer competitive and robust medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, AD&D, EAP, FSA as well as Voluntary Life, ADD and LTC options. We also provide a generous firm-contributed health savings account, a pre-tax transportation/parking plan including an employer monthly subsidy of $100 for individuals who work 3+ days/week in the office, and an annual contribution into the employee s retirement plan.

About Stoel Rives LLP: Stoel Rives is a leading U.S. corporate and litigation law form. One of the largest national firms focused on energy, natural resources, environmental and climate change, Stoel Rives also serves the agribusiness, food and beverage, health care, life sciences, and technology industries. With more than 350 attorneys operating out of 10 offices in seven states and the District of Columbia, Stoel Rives is a leader in regulatory and compliance matters, business, labor, and employment law, intellectual property, land use, real estate development and construction law. For more information, follow us @stoelrives.

Stoel Rives is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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