Director, Data Solution Architect

Deckers Brands; Goleta (CA); Remote; USD 200,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company seeks a Director, Data Solution Architect to lead the design of data solutions that drive business success. This role involves architecting scalable data systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring data security and governance. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in data architecture and AWS technologies, with a passion for optimizing data management. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and offers extensive opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive Pay and Bonuses

Financial Planning and Wellbeing

Time Away from Work

Extras, Discounts and Perks

Growth and Development

Health and Wellness

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in data solution architecture.
• Expert knowledge of data integration and analytics.
• Proven leadership ability across global teams.

Responsibilities

• Design data solutions supporting strategic business goals.
• Architect scalable data pipelines for ingestion and analysis.
• Ensure data security and governance in architecture.

Skills

Data Architecture

AWS Cloud Technologies

Data Engineering Practices

Data Integration

Data Analytics

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

AWS

Data Mesh

Data Products

Job description

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Director, Data Solution Architect

Apply remote type Remote locations Goleta, California US - Arizona Remote US - Washington Remote US - Utah Remote US - Texas Remote time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id 18380

At Deckers Brands, Together, Every Step is a promise kept that every employee can bring their authentic self, is valued and supported, as a whole person, at work and beyond. Together, Every Step is how we continue to deliver exceptional business results, experience an amazing place to work, and have a positive impact on the communities and world around us.

Job Title:Director, Data Solution Architect

Reports to: Chief Data Officer

Location: Remote

Interested applicants must reside in one of the following approved states:

Arizona, California, Colorado, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington.

The Role

The Data Solution Architect will be responsible designing data solutions across all Deckers functional areas interfacing with business teams and leaders. The ideal candidate will design comprehensive data solutions that support business needs, optimize data management, and drive data-driven decision-making. This role requires a deep understanding of data architecture, AWS cloud technologies, and data engineering practices. The Data Solution Architect will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including data engineers, business analysts, and IT leaders, to create scalable and efficient data systems.

We celebrate diversity--of your background, your experiences and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.

Your Impact

The primary functions of this role, include but are not limited to:

• Design data solutions that support the organization's strategic business goals.
• Architect scalable, high-performance data pipelines for data ingestion, storage, processing, and analysis.
• Ensure data security, privacy, and governance requirements are embedded into the architecture (GDPR, PII)
• Create comprehensive data models and workflows to ensure efficient data integration and transformation.

Collaboration and Leadership:

• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand data requirements and design solutions that address business needs.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to data engineering teams, application teams, and other stakeholders.
• Define best practices, standards, and procedures for data management, data integration, and data analytics.
• Work closely with Program Delivery and Engagement teams to ensure alignment and expectations are met with business stakeholders.

Technology Expertise:

• Design solutions leveraging cloud technologies (AWS Cloud) and modern data architecture (Data Mesh, Data Products, Pub-Sub models).
• Evaluate and recommend new data tools, technologies, and platforms to enhance the company's data infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot data system issues and provide solutions to enhance system efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Create detailed architectural documentation and data flow diagrams.

Who You Are

• Must have demonstrated leadership ability, business acumen, and industry knowledge
• Expert knowledge of data integration, data mesh, data warehousing, data storage, and data analytics
• Proven ability to build and lead integrated teams from various internal and external organizations across multiple sites

We’d love to hear from people with

• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree preferred but not required
• 10-15 years of data solution architecture experience including large-scale complex projects OR equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience of data solutioning in retail industry including customers, consumers, marketing warehouse management, 3PL, product management
• Strong experience in solutioning complex projects and programs simultaneously across a global team.
• Experience in AWS Cloud implementation and security ensuring cloud data security, scalability, and performance.

What We'll Give You

• Competitive Pay and Bonuses - We’ve created a variety of competitive compensation programs to foster career development, reward success and to show our employees just how much they’re valued.
• Financial Planning and wellbeing - No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. Our plans provide powerful ways to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future.
• Time away from work - Sometimes we need time away to be with family, focus on our health or just simply recharge. Our plans support our employees’ needs to get out, get healthy and come back stronger than ever.
• Extras, discounts and perks - Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a paycheck. From generous discounts to community-based programs, we offer a variety of cool extras
• Growth and Development - Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion. That’s why we offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development.
• Health and Wellness - There’s nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and at play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle.
  

$200,000 - $210,000

The salary range posted reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in our Goleta, CA location. Individual pay will be determined by location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for our brands. We welcome qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition and all of the other beautiful parts of your identity.

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About Us

More than Just a Footwear Company

From our corporate offices to our global retail stores, there’s a curious, independent spirit that’s distinctively Deckers Brands. We’re about giving people the freedom to pursue their passions. And we’re committed to helping them succeed; to become their best selves. That’s why we’re about more than work, the 9 to 5 or daily grind. We’re about opportunity - opportunity to create, to grow and to have an impact.

As we work to become better at everything we do, how we better the world matters, too. Our products and brands are loved, no doubt about it. But the difference we make in people’s lives begins with our people, right here at Deckers Brands. We’re adventurous, spirited, unafraid of new challenges and willing to take chances. We are always ready to rally around a cause.

Put simply, we want all of our people to thrive - to reach their full potential and have fun while doing it. Because in the end, Deckers thrives when our people thrive.