Data Warehouse Architect #1063732

FastTek Global; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Vision

PTO

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

FastTek Global in Lansing, MI is seeking a Data Warehouse Architect (Level 5) to drive enterprise data platform architecture, shaping data, analytics, and ML products aligned with the company strategy. You will lead cross-functional teams to implement robust data solutions and governance.

The role requires 5+ years in enterprise data platforms, TOGAF-based planning, and experience with RFI/RFP processes to select CSPs and vendors.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science / Data Science / Information Systems with 5+ years in enterprise data technology.
• Experience delivering data engineering strategies and adhering to enterprise architecture frameworks.
• Experience driving POCs, RFI/RFP processes, and vendor collaboration for EDP initiatives.
• Proven ability to align Data/Analytics/ML products with target state architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain architecture for enterprise data platforms with scalability and reliability.
• Oversee implementation of storage, streaming, and orchestration components.
• Establish governance for data quality, security, metadata, and compliance.
• Select hardware/software/tools for ETL, metadata, data profiling, and analytics tools.

Skills

Data Lake

Delta Lake

EDP

Data Warehousing

Databricks

SQL

Python

R

Java

TOGAF

NoSQL DB

GraphDB

Data Marts

Power BI

Tableau

Education

BS in Computer Science / Data Science / Information Systems or related CS degree

Tools

TOGAF 9

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Lansing, Michigan Data Warehouse Architect #1063732

Job Description:

Data Platform Architect / Datawarehouse Architect (Level 5) excels in tracking emerging industry capabilities for modern Enterprise Data Platform (EDP), developing target state Data Platform Architecture, and architecting Data, Analytics, and ML Products that are aligned with the enterprise data strategy, data landscape, data skills, data security, and data sharing needs to support the realization of enterprise Business Strategy outcomes with the following track record:

• Must have a BS in Computer Science / Data Science / Information Systems or a related CS degree with an overall 5+ years of experience in developing Enterprise Data Technology Strategies, articulating the use of the Data Engineering Delivery Methodologies, building the Data Engineering Standards & Best Practices to ensure alignment of Data/Analytics/ML Products with the Target State Architecture, and promoting the use of the Data Engineering products in the community of Users using industry standard Enterprise Architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, FEAF, DODAF etc.
• Must have Demonstrated expertise in driving innovation related to modern data technology platforms through conducting Proofs of Concepts, Codathon, and Co development with technology vendors, to fully comprehend the business capabilitie feasible from emerging technologies to design effective Proofs of Concepts and lea the execution of POCs in the enterprise to support technology decision making in th enterprise.
• Must have experience in the full technology stack within an Enterprise Data Platform offering of any CSP to help an enterprise set up the initial fully functioning instance of an EDP containing all the required tools to enable the Data Engineering team in conducting Proofs of Concepts and operationalizing the Product Environment for the delivery of Data Engineering products including Data/Analytics/ML pipelines.
• Must have demonstrated experience in driving the procurement process (RFI/RFP etc.) in a large enterprise to select the Cloud Service Provider vendor for building and hosting the EDP.
• Must have demonstrated experience in architecting Data Services Portfolio and Data Products that are aligned with the industry best practices and internal data engineering capabilities.
• Must have demonstrated expertise in baking in the Data Governance standards and best practices into the development and usage of the Data Engineering Products including the Data/Analytics/ML pipelines and Data/Analytics/ML Products.
• Must have demonstrated experience in enforcing the adherence to the implementation of Data Security Standards and Best Practices into the Data Engineering Products including Data/Analytics/ML Products and Data Pipelines to minimize data security vulnerabilities.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Data Platform Architect / Datawarehouse Architect (Level 5) excels in tracking emerging industry capabilities for modern Data Platforms, developing target state Data Platform Architecture, and architecting Data, Analytics, and ML Products that are aligned with the enterprise data strategy, data landscape, data skills, data security, and data sharing needs to support the realization of enterprise Business Strategy outcomes

• Design and maintain the overall architecture for enterprise data platforms, ensuring scalability, reliability, and alignment with business objectives.
• Oversee the implementation of modern data platform components, such as storage, streaming, and orchestration services, and ensure they function cohesively.
• Establish governance frameworks for data quality, security, metadata management, and compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with engineering, analytics, security, and business teams to translate strategic needs into technical solutions and roadmap initiatives.
• Responsible for selection of appropriate hardware, software, tools and system lifecycle techniques for different components of data warehouse architecture including ETL, Metadata, data profiling software, performance monitoring, reporting and analytic tools.

Required Skills (Must haves):

• Minimum 5 years experience in leading Data Architects and working with Enterprise Architects to develop Data Landscape, Data Strategy, Data Architectural approaches using any industry standard Architecture framework such as TOGAF 9, FEAF, DODAF etc. to align data landscape with business, application and technology landscapes of an enterprise to support the implementation of data-driven business strategy.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in developing Reference Architectures, Architecture Patterns Library, conducting Architectural Reviews to identify exceptions, and managing the architectural exceptions to ensure architectural integrity of Enterprise Data Platform in a large enterprise.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in driving RFP process of selecting Data Platfor Technologies, partnering with vendors to codevelop innovative EDP capabilities, drivin EDP innovation, and promoting data-driven decision-making culture in the enterpris through Communities of Practice etc.
• Must have a BS in Computer Science / Data Science / Information Systems or a related CS degree

Most Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Data Lake, Delta Lake, EDP, Data Warehousing, and Databricks

Other Preferred Skills:

• Key Programming Languages: SQL, Python, R, Java
• Other Technologies, Concepts and Frameworks: TOGAF, Data Lake, Delta Lake, NoSQL DB, GraphDB, EDP, Data Warehousing, Data Marts, Databricks, Operational Data Stores, Power BI, Tableau

Highly Desired:

• Desirable to have demonstrated experience in Supporting the enterprise in ensuring that all the Data Engineering efforts such as POCs, early implementations, and technology refresh of legacy systems etc. are aligned to help the Data Engineering team stay focused on systematically building and maturing the required technical and delivery capabilities
• Desirable to have experience in tracking the Architectural adherence of Data Engineering Products and Pipelines to the Enterprise Architecture Standards and Best Practices and supporting the Data Engineering team to systematically enhance their capability maturity in delivering high-quality Data Engineering Products.

Additional Info:

At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet. We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra. We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.

We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashionedhard work for 24 years!

FastTek Global is a financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused.

We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest. Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.

Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.

FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023!

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