Position Summary:

The Data Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our data architecture. This job plays a critical role in shaping our data strategy, ensuring data quality, and leveraging our data assets to provide actionable insights. This role requires a strategic thinker with hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure and a passion for building and leading high-performance data teams. This role will work closely with internal centers of excellence to ensure they have access to the critical datapoints needed to successfully operate.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement the overall data architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals.
2. Design and optimize data models, data flows, and data integration processes.
3. Lead the design and implementation of scalable data solutions using Microsoft Azure services.
4. Collaborate with stakeholders to define data requirements and ensure data quality and governance.
5. Mentor and lead a team of data engineers, analysts, and scientists.
6. Ensure compliance with data security and privacy regulations.
7. Stay updated with industry trends and best practices to continuously improve data architecture and strategy.
8. Ability to explain/translate complicated concepts to internal stakeholders in support of critical projects

Working Relationships:

This position will have contact will all levels throughout the IT Department and the company, as well as outside vendors and auditors to manage and coordinate the structure, integrity and security of our data.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Preferred Education: Master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Minimum Experience:

• 7+ years' experience as a Data Architect or in a similar role, with a focus on Microsoft Azure.
• Experience leading/mentoring a team
• Strong understanding of data modeling, ETL & ELT processes, and data warehousing.
• Proficiency in Azure data services, including Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and Azure Synapse Analytics.
• Experience with data governance, data quality, and data security best practices.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in the retail industry.
• Certification in Microsoft Azure solutions.
• Knowledge of machine learning and AI technologies.

Licenses/Certifications:

Soft Skills:

• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to analyze and present statistical information
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail

Travel N/A

Hours & Conditions: Monday - Friday 8 hour day in office setting. This position requires reporting to the office three times per week with an option for a hybrid work schedule of two days per week from a home office. The hybrid work flexibility is up to department managers discretion and requires LST approval. Monday - Friday 8 hour day in office setting

Physical Requirements: Ability to maneuver and regularly lift and or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.