Data Architect

Summary

Join Mutt Data, a remote startup building innovative systems using Big Data and Machine Learning, as a Data Architect. You will design and build scalable data architectures in Amazon Redshift, leading the migration from Teradata. Responsibilities include analyzing data models, identifying improvement opportunities, collaborating with data engineering teams, and implementing data governance strategies. The ideal candidate possesses proven experience in data architecture in on-premise and cloud environments, strong knowledge of Teradata and Redshift, and excellent communication skills. Mutt Data offers a remote-first culture, AWS & Databricks certifications coverage, extra vacation time, referral bonuses, and an annual team trip.

Requirements

• Proven experience in data architecture in on-premise environments (especially Teradata) and cloud (preferably AWS/Redshift)
• Strong knowledge of Teradata: data models, loading tools (TPT, FLOAD, MLOAD, FEXPORT), EXPLAIN analysis, Viewpoint, and Workload Management
• Experience in database design and modeling in Redshift (sort keys, distribution styles, spectrum, etc.)
• Ability to analyze, translate, and adapt complex Teradata structures into optimized Redshift architectures
• Knowledge of data integration and migration tools (e.g., AWS DMS, Glue, Data Pipeline, etc.)
• Experience in data governance, data quality, and security strategies in cloud environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong focus on performance and scalability
• Excellent communication skills to interact with technical, functional, and business teams

Responsibilities

• Design and build complex and scalable data architectures in Amazon Redshift
• Lead the migration of the current Teradata Data Warehouse to Redshift, ensuring integrity, performance, and operational continuity
• Deeply analyze the data model and existing structures in Teradata to understand their logic, strengths, and optimization opportunities
• Identify improvement opportunities in the current architecture and efficiently translate them to the new cloud environment
• Collaborate with data engineering teams to develop data migration and transformation pipelines
• Apply best practices in relational data modeling, performance tuning, and schema design in Redshift
• Implement data governance strategies in the new environment, including access control, data lineage, and metadata management
• Work closely with technical and business stakeholders to align strategic requirements with the new data architecture
• Document processes, technical decisions, and recommendations to ensure system traceability and scalability

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty, Solutions Architect)
• Teradata certification (Vantage Certified)
• Experience in data modernization and cloud migration projects
• Knowledge of BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, QuickSight)
• Experience with agile methodologies and technical project leadership

Benefits

• Remote-first culture – work from anywhere!
• AWS & Databricks certifications fully covered
• Birthday off + an extra vacation week (Mutt Week!)
• Referral bonuses – help us grow the team & get rewarded!
• Maslow : Monthly credits to spend in our benefits marketplace
• Annual Mutters' Trip – an unforgettable getaway with the team!