Data Architect
Austin, Texas
Advanced R & D – Data Engineering /
Full-Time /
Hybrid
We are seeking an experienced and innovative Data Architect to join our team in Austin, Texas. You will be reporting into the Director of Data Engineering. You will have a strong emphasis on data modeling, SQL, NoSQL, system architecture, and a passion for scaling data infrastructure. You will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and optimizing data solutions that support our growing business needs.
How you will make an impact
- Evolving our infrastructure, patterns and tooling with a specific focus on high throughput, reliable and idempotent pipelines
- Ensuring the business receives, processes, transmits high quality data which will underpin all data science and reporting needs
- Design and own the data models for the product application as well as analytical models
- Design and own the build and maintenance of efficient and scalable data models to meet business requirements (product application & analytical)
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and drive alignment with business objectives
- Architect and build robust and scalable data systems to support the organization's growth
- Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies for different components of the data infrastructure
- Establish and enforce data engineering standards, coding conventions, and best practices
- Play a key role in establishing a data governance framework and committee to enable and empower the organization in leveraging data assets; in adherence with industry regulations
- Develop and maintain data pipelines built on top of variations of python & SQL
- Create clear and comprehensive documentation, including data models, architecture diagrams, and data workflows
- Mentor members of the data engineering team and provide guidance on best practices
What we are looking for
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field
- 5 - 10 years experience as a data engineer with a focus on modeling, SQL, NoSQL, and system architecture
- Strong proficiency in Python and experience with data processing frameworks
- Experience with code reviews, version control, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD)
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication skills to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences
- Previous experience in a senior or lead data engineering role
- Understanding of data governance and compliance
