Vaco

Vaco is exclusively working with a top client in Phoenix to hire a Senior Data Architect for their local office. In this role, we are looking for someone at the top of their game, who will bring best practices around architecture, ETL design and development. You will design and build databases, develop strategies for warehouse implementation, data acquisition and access, and data archiving and recovery. You will review new data sources for adherence to the standards set forth by the team and bring a deep understanding and many years of experience working within a SQL environment. We are looking for those with a strong track record of supporting and leading multiple data implementations and guiding teams with varying organizational sizes and technical environments. This role requires someone who has a deep understanding of how platforms interact with other technologies and systems as well as prior experience delivering efficient, secure, high performance, and easy-to-support solutions primarily within the Microsoft suite of technologies. As a leader within data architecture, you will oversee design, development, implementation, documentation, and optimization of an assortment of data solutions. Those with prior experience providing technical leadership and direction to junior team members are ideal as we are looking for someone that can help to upskill and mentor our team. If this position excites you and you feel you are ready to join a dynamic and transformative company, please reach out to the Vaco team today to learn more.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and mentorship to data engineering teams in the execution of data architecture plans
• Collaborate with Data Engineers, Software Developers, and Business Analysts to ensure data architecture is aligned with operational analytic needs.
• Establishes standards and best practices for database design, data integration, and data warehousing, ensuing integrity and quality data
• Provides technical leadership, creates standards for technical approaches and/or practices for their platform
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand data requirements and design solutions to meet business needs.
• Maintains standards for interaction with the data platform and the overall health and efficiency of the data platform.
• Proactively work with other cross functional partners to keep their platform at a reasonable version level
• Provide guidance on the use of cloud data platform tools (Azure) for data storage and processing.
• Maintains awareness of trends, new tools, efficiencies - - shares with entire team on routine basis.
• Provides input and guidance to senior IT leadership for planning, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Design, document, develop, test, debug, deploy, and support a variety of customizations or configurations for their platform.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• 8 years of data management experience in a Microsoft ecosystem
• 4 years of experience with cloud-based solutions and/or hybrid connectivity
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, analytical and decision-making skills, and ability to work on cross-functional teams
• Solid understanding and usage of source control solutions
• Experienced with change and release management
• Strong requirements gathering and documentation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Data Management or seven to ten years of equivalent data architecture experience

Core Competencies

Communication: Convey information, ideas, and feedback clearly and concisely in an engaging manner that helps others understand and retain the message; listening actively to others.

Positive Approach: Demonstrate a positive attitude in the face of difficult or challenging situations; provide an uplifting (yet realistic) outlook on what the future holds and the opportunities it might present.

Customer Focus: Place a high priority on the customer’s perspective when making decisions and acting; implementing service practices that meet the customers’ and own organization’s needs.

Driving for Results: Set SMART goals and measure progress; tenaciously working to meet or exceed goals and making continuous improvement. Seeking innovative ways to solve problems that result in unique and differentiated solutions.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.