Remote Lead Data Architect, Inventor

Summary

Join Woven by Toyota as a Lead Data Architect to shape the future of data initiatives within Woven City, designing, building, and deploying scalable data architectures and pipelines.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in data architecture and data engineering, with a focus on complex, data-intensive applications
• Strong experience with data modeling, database design, and data warehousing solutions
• Expertise in building scalable data architectures and working with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark)
• Proficiency with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra)
• Experience with cloud platforms (preferably AWS) and modern DevOps practices (CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code using Terraform)
• Solid understanding of data security, data governance, performance optimization, and scalability in cloud environments
• Proven track record of designing and implementing complex data platforms solving tangible business use cases
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English and Japanese, with a proactive approach to problem-solving

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and deployment of Woven City's data architecture
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, data scientists, and engineers, to translate high-level goals into actionable data solutions
• Design and architect efficient, scalable systems for data collection, storage, processing, and analytics that cater to Woven City's needs
• To maintain high standards across the team, implement best practices for data modeling, data quality, testing, and documentation
• Guide and mentor data engineers, fostering technical growth and best practices within the team
• Identify potential technical challenges, mitigate risks, and provide technical support to other teams regarding data architecture
• Conduct code reviews and data architecture reviews and provide guidance on improving system performance, data lifecycle management and data security
• Work closely with teams across the organization to ensure seamless integration with data sources, APIs, and third-party data tools

Benefits

• Competitive Salary - Based on experience
• Flexible working time with NO core-hours
• Paid Holiday - 20 days per year (prorated)
• Sick Leave - 6 days per year (prorated)
• Holiday - Sat & Sun, Japanese National Holidays, and other days defined by our company
• Japanese Social Security - all applicable (Health Insurance, Pension, Workers’ Comp, and Unemployment Insurance, Long-term care insurance)
• In-house Training Program (software study/language study)