ASCENDING is hiring a
Data Architect
ASCENDING
๐ต ~$168k-$246k
๐Remote - Worldwide
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Summary
The job is for a Vice President of Data Architecture, a senior leadership role that requires 10+ years of experience in data architecture and engineering, with a focus on large-scale data platforms. The position is fully remote within the continental US and offers a long-term contract to hire.
Requirements
- Bachelorโs or Masterโs degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or related technical field
- 10+ years of experience in data architecture and data engineering roles, with a focus on large-scale data platforms
- Expertise in data modeling, including conceptual, logical, and physical data models
- Extensive experience in cloud-based data architectures, especially using AWS services (S3, EC2, EMR, Redshift, RDS)
- Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks, data quality, and master data management principles
- Hands-on experience in big data technologies such as Spark, Hadoop, and Kafka
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and partner with senior leadership to align data architecture with business goals
- Expertise in SQL and Python, including data querying, transformation, and optimization
- Experience with ETL processes and data integration from diverse sources (structured and unstructured)
- Excellent communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Responsibilities
- Lead the overall data architecture strategy, ensuring that data platforms are scalable, reliable, and support business objectives
- Design and optimize data pipelines for both real-time and batch processing, ensuring efficient data flows
- Drive data governance initiatives, ensuring data quality, security, and compliance with industry regulations
- Collaborate with data engineering, analytics, and business teams to align data architecture with project requirements and long-term business strategies
- Oversee the design and implementation of data lakes, data warehouses, and data marts that meet the needs of various business units
- Evaluate and implement new data technologies and tools to continuously improve data capabilities
- Manage and mentor a team of data architects and engineers, providing leadership and direction to ensure high performance
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with data architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman
- Familiarity with DevOps practices in the context of data pipelines and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD)
- Experience with machine learning frameworks and building data platforms to support AI/ML use cases
- Prior experience in financial services or healthcare industries is a plus
- Knowledge of data security best practices, including encryption and secure data access
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