Enterprise Data Architect

Segra; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) match

HSA/FSA

Paid vacation/PTO

Job summary

Segra in Charlotte is seeking an experienced Enterprise Data Architect for a full-time hybrid role, requiring three in-office days and two remote days per week. You will design and implement enterprise data strategies, modernize data environments in the cloud, and enable advanced analytics, AI, and business intelligence across the organization.

Strong background in data warehousing, data lakes/lakehouses, data governance, and modern data platforms is essential, with leadership in large-scale

Qualifications

• 8+ years in data architecture, data engineering, or enterprise architecture roles.
• 5+ years leading enterprise-scale data modernization initiatives.
• Experience designing and implementing cloud-based data platforms.
• Strong understanding of data warehousing, data lakes/lakehouses, data integration patterns, data modeling methodologies, master data management, metadata management, and data governance frameworks.
• Experience with SQL and modern data engineering technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise data strategies.
• Modernize data environments and enable cloud-enabled architectures.
• Enable advanced analytics, AI, and business intelligence capabilities across the organization.

Skills

Data warehousing

Data lakes/lakehouses

Data integration patterns

Data modeling methodologies

Master data management

Metadata management

Data governance frameworks

SQL

Requirements translation

Architectural certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Azure Data Services

Databricks

Snowflake

Job description

Segra is searching for a qualified and experienced Enterprise Data Architect to join us in a full-time capacity.

Location Requirement:

The work arrangement for this role is a hybrid position, requiring a minimum of three (3) days in the office, with flexibility to work remotely two (2) days each week.

Role Overview:

Data Architecture involves transformation, continuous improvement, and documentation of Segra's data ecosystem to modern, scalable, cloud-enabled architecture. This role will be responsible for designing and implementing enterprise data strategies, modernizing data environments, and enabling advanced analytics, AI, and business intelligence capabilities.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent experience/combined education

Required Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or enterprise architecture roles.
• 5+ years leading enterprise-scale data modernization initiatives.
• Experience designing and implementing cloud-based data platforms.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Data warehousing
  • Data lakes and lakehouses
  • Data integration patterns
  • Data modeling methodologies
  • Master data management
  • Metadata management
  • Data governance frameworks
• Experience with SQL and modern data engineering technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Services, Databricks, Snowflake, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of AI/ML and enterprise data architectures supporting artificial intelligence initiatives.
• Experience implementing DataOps and Agile delivery methodologies.
• TOGAF, Azure, AWS, Snowflake, Databricks, or relevant architecture certifications.
• Experience leading data architecture and enterprise transformation programs.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking
• Enterprise Architecture Leadership
• Data Platform Modernization
• Cloud Architecture
• Business Partnership
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement
• Executive Communication
• Problem Solving
• Change Leadership
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

About Segra:

Segra owns and operates a wide and dense fiber-optic infrastructure footprint that provides state-of-the-art connectivity, cybersecurity, voice, cloud and colocation solutions, all backed by industry-leading service and reliability. Serving over 30,000 connected customer locations, Segra has been providing customer-focused solutions for over 125 years.

At Segra, we imagine, we engineer and we build a world of opportunities for our customers through fiber-enabled technologies, driven by our customer-first mentality. We invest in the communities we serve by hiring locally, empowering our teams, and continually upgrading our network infrastructure to deliver smarter, stronger technology solutions.

Benefits Overview:

Segra offers a very robust benefits package to our full-time employees, some of which include:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts
• Tuition and gym reimbursements
• Vacation/PTO, paid holidays, floating holidays
• Volunteer days, parental leave
• Legal, accidental, hospital indemnity, identify theft, pet insurance

Our Commitment to Equality:

Segra is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. Segra does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Salary Range:

$130,000 - $150,000

Beyond competitive health and retirement benefits with immediate 401(k) vesting, Segra also invests in your total well-being through programs supporting physical, mental, financial, and social wellness.