Data Architect

Our New Holland, Pennsylvania client has a full-time opportunity for a Data Architect will have a key role in our platform architecture by modeling, designing and implementing a modern data stack that enables the creation of scalable applications, and gaining knowledge and insight from the data. The architect is responsible for all data sources concerning business operations and outlines a design to integrate, centralize and maintain data.

• This is a hybrid role and will be expected to be in the office two to three days a week.
• Pennsylvania region due to hybrid work schedule.

Job Functions:

• Translate business needs into data models supporting long-term solutions using SQL and non-SQL databases on cloud-based platforms.
• Create and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models along with corresponding metadata using best practices to ensure high data quality and data access.
• Document, present, and communicate modeling artifacts and recommendations to the development team and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure best practices in data management are being followed.
• Own and resolve data governance, data quality and protection issues.
• Work closely with cross functional teams and leadership to improve the quality and value of core data assets, respond to regulatory protection requirements.
• Evaluate implemented data systems for variances, discrepancies, and efficiency, and identify areas of improvement in current systems.
• Play a key role in the process of data transformation required for effective reporting, analytics, and visualization.
• Determine the data storage needs, create, and maintain data infrastructure for the company.
• Determine the requirements for new database architecture and identify solutions for new databases and new data architecture.
• Coordinate with other team members to reach project milestones.
• Mentor junior members of the team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or advanced degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Strong and hands on data modeling and data engineering skills.
• 10 or more years of experience in SQL database(s) including experience with developing SQL queries and stored procedures.
• 5 or more years of experience with non-SQL databases.
• 5 or more years working in a data architect role including modeling,
• Designing and building complex data solutions using SQL and non- SQL databases.
• Experience in designing data architecture to support analytic needs of the company.
• Strong understanding of and experience with data management concepts, data governance, and data security.
• Strong experience with cloud technologies (Azure, AWS) and cloud data engineering tools and services.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Dedicated and hardworking leader who achieves maximum efficiency.
• Productivity working with the rest of the team.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a distributed team environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours, travel to all organization offices (including in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and South Dakota) and travel to vendor work sites required.
• Ability to work in an office environment with moderate noise level, remain in a stationary position and operate a computer the majority of the time required.
• Ability to move throughout the office to access work materials and to move work materials weighing up to ten pounds daily required.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation required.

Behaviors:

• Possess excellent communication skills both verbally and written.
• Should be able to self-manage & plan own deliverables.
• Very independent and fast learner who can work with little guidance.
• Highly Accountable and own the deliverables without needing follow ups/reminders.
• Possess excellent communication skills both verbally and written.
• Ability to work in US EST hours is mandatory. Be available on phone/Microsoft teams chat 8am-5pm each day. Flexible to extend if needed.