Data Architect

Percent Group Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Data Architect, where you will be the pioneer in developing innovative data solutions that drive insights and enhance educational products. In this role, you will architect and implement robust data pipelines and transformations, working with cutting-edge technologies like Azure and MongoDB Atlas. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless data integration and optimize performance for large datasets. Your contributions will significantly impact the educational landscape, helping educators and students achieve their goals. If you are passionate about data and eager to make a difference, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Remote Work Flexibility

Professional Development Opportunities

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years in data architecture or data engineering.
• Experience with MongoDB Atlas and schema design.
• Proficiency in Power BI for data visualization.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable data architecture for real-time and batch processing.
• Develop and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines for data extraction and transformation.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity for analytics teams.

Skills

Data Architecture

MongoDB Atlas

Power BI

SQL

ETL/ELT Processes

Data Governance

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Azure Synapse

Databricks

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to be the first of its kind in our organization. This role is instrumental in architecting and implementing data pipelines and transformations to support our client services and analytics capabilities. As part of the Client Services team, reporting to the Director of Client Services, you will design and optimize data architecture to drive data-driven insights, reporting, and analytics. You will work with Azure, MongoDB Atlas, and Power BI, building scalable and efficient data solutions that enhance the performance and reliability of our EdTech products and services.

Data Architecture & Strategy:

• Design, develop, and implement a scalable data architecture that supports real-time and batch processing needs.
• Establish best practices for data governance, security, and compliance with industry standards.
• Define data modeling approaches for structured and unstructured data within Azure and MongoDB Atlas.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless data integration across the organization.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines for data extraction, transformation, and loading.
• Utilize Azure Data Factory, Synapse, and Functions to build efficient cloud-native solutions.
• Manage and enhance MongoDB Atlas schemas, indexing, and performance optimization.
• Integrate data from multiple sources into a unified data warehouse or lakehouse .

Analytics & Reporting:

• Design and implement data models for Power BI and other reporting tools to enable data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and accessibility for business intelligence and analytics teams.
• Work closely with stakeholders to translate business needs into data solutions.

Security, Compliance & Performance:

• Implement data security and access controls to protect sensitive client and organizational data.
• Optimize database performance, storage, and retrieval mechanisms for large datasets.
• Establish monitoring and alerting systems for data quality and pipeline performance.

Skills and Qualifications:

Required:

• 5+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or a related role.
• Experience managing MongoDB Atlas, including schema design, indexing, and performance tuning.
• Proficiency in Power BI and best practices for data visualization and modeling.
• Expertise in SQL, NoSQL, and data warehousing.
• Strong knowledge of ETL/ELT processes and data pipeline orchestration.
• Familiarity with data governance and compliance (FERPA, GDPR, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment.

Preferred:

• Experience in the EdTech industry or familiarity with education data.
• Exposure to Python, Spark, or Databricks for data transformation.
• Knowledge of machine learning or AI-driven analytics.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• The use of standard office equipment and computer
• Remote w ork environment with a low noise level

If you’re a data-driven architect passionate about building scalable solutions that impact education, we’d love to hear from you! Join our team and contribute to transformative projects that make a significant difference in the lives of educators and students.

Company Description:

95 Percent Group is a leader in literacy instruction for pre-K through grade 8 across the U.S. The company offers professional development training for teachers and administrators as well as print and online products to assist teachers with literacy instruction. 95 Percent Group’s comprehensive educational consulting, professional development, diagnostic assessments, and instructional materials help schools deliver instruction that consistently and significantly increase reading achievement.

The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Lincolnshire, IL (northwest suburban Chicago). Its customers are primarily school districts across the U.S., and they are served by consultants who travel for on-site training as well as through online training.

95 Percent Grouphas a fully engaged and highly committed leadership team who care deeply about our mission. We havehired the bestfrom inside and outside the industry. This is a tremendous opportunity to join a company positioned for continued significant growth. Another advantage is knowing that what you are doing every day is making a significant difference in children’s lives. Come work with a group of smart, fun, passionate professionals who value creativity, innovation, and making an impact.

95 Percent Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.