Enterprise Data Architect

Link Technical Talent; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation assistance

Annual bonus

Paid overtime

Training and progression

Half Day Friday

Excellent company benefits

Job summary

Link Technical Talent in Charlotte, NC, offers a hybrid role (3 days onsite / 2 days from home) for a Data Architect to own the data architecture and guide AI initiatives. You will work with executives to shape the data roadmap and enforce standards while mentoring junior staff.

The role involves designing data models, reference architectures, and governance, with potential for leadership progression in a market-leading organization.

Qualifications

• Data background in data modelling, data warehousing, data governance, and security best practices
• Strong communication and strategic thinking skills

Responsibilities

• Define and guide the organization’s enterprise data architecture
• Act as a technical advisor to senior and executive stakeholders, translating complex concepts into actionable business outcomes
• Design and own data models, reference architectures, and governance standards

Job description

Charlotte, North Carolina (Commutable from: South Carolina, Belmont, Huntersville, Mint Hill, Matthews, Fort Mill)

Hybrid working – 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days From Home

$140,000 - $160,000 ($160,000 - $200,000 All In) + Training + Progression + Annual Bonus + Paid Overtime + $25k Relocation Assistance + Half Day Friday + Excellent Company Benefits

Are you a Data Architect looking to put your own stamp on a market-leading organization, by having full ownership of the data architecture, enforcing standards, and progressing your career into management down the line?

Do you want to showcase technical aptitude and strategic thinking at a globally renowned business, whilst defining the companies data roadmap, mentoring junior staff, and working closely with key executives?

This is a fantastic time to join this ever-growing market‑leader and shape their architectural vision. They are renowned for looking after their employees by supporting both educational and personal development. Their current CEO started off as an intern at the company, and is one of many success stories within the organization.

In this unique role, you will define and guide the organization’s enterprise data architecture while acting as a technical advisor to senior and executive stakeholders, translating complex concepts into actionable business outcomes. The role covers discovery through delivery, from understanding existing data sources and ownership to designing data models, reference architectures, and governance standards. You will also contribute towards AI initiatives, helping shape the long‑term data strategy and roadmap.

This role would suit a Data Architect looking to shape an innovative business, by taking full ownership of the data architecture, mentoring junior staff, and eventually stepping into a leadership role.

The Role:

• Define and guide the organization’s enterprise data architecture
• Act as a technical advisor to senior and executive stakeholders, by translating complex concepts into actionable business outcomes
• Design and own data models, reference architectures, and governance standards

The Person:

• Data background, including data modelling, data warehousing, data governance, and understanding security best practices
• Communication and strategic thinking skills