Data Architect
Auburn, AL

Summary:

The Data Architect/Engineer position will be responsible for handling large volumes of data and expertise in Master Data Management (MDM). As a Data Architect/Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining our data infrastructure to support our data-driven decision-making processes. You will work with a team of dedicated professionals and ensure data quality, reliability, and manage data repositories. This position is responsible for developing database solutions, installing, and configuring information systems, migrating data from legacy systems, and designing conceptual and logical data models. The position will also optimize database systems and collaborate with the Point team to identify future needs and requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to those listed below:

• Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines for the ingestion, transformation, and storage of large datasets
• Collaborate with analysts, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and ensure data availability
• Optimize and fine-tune data pipelines for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency
• Implement data security and compliance best practices
• Develop and maintain documentation for data engineering processes and pipelines
• Implement and maintain Master Data Management (MDM) processes, including the management of master data repositories
• Ensure data quality and consistency across the organization by defining and enforcing MDM standards
• Monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines and MDM processes to ensure data accuracy and reliability
• Developing and implementing an overall organizational data strategy that is in line with business processes. The strategy includes data model designs, database development standards, implementation and management of data warehouses and data analytics systems
• Migrate data from legacy systems to new solutions
• Design conceptual and logical data models and flowcharts
• Improving data quality and efficiency
• Ability to establish relationships with business, IT leaders and technology subject matter experts with effective verbal and written communication skills appropriate for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Proven experience as a Data Engineer, preferably with experience working on large-scale data projects
• Understanding of data governance and data quality principles
• Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts and technologies
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Certifications (e.g., Azure Data Engineer, Snowflake, CDMP) a plus
• Experience with Master Data Management (MDM) tools and practices
• Experience with data orchestration and scheduling tools<
• Knowledge of data modeling and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes
• Familiarity with big data technologies
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git,).
• In-depth understanding of database structure principles
• Understand data integration solutions such as Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Snowflake, and Python
• Experience gathering and analyzing system requirements
• Knowledge of data mining and segmentation techniques
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, Power BI, Qlik, and Looker)
• Proven analytical skills
• Proficient in the entire Microsoft Office Suite, Office365

Education:

• A four-year degree in IT, computer science, or a business-related field
• 4-5 years relevant experience designing, implementing, and maintaining a large-scale data warehouse/lake
• Data Architect certifications are preferred

Experience/Skills:

• Experience documenting processes and procedures required
• Communicates and works well with others
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate technical solution details through words and visuals
• Acts as a mentor to other team members and discusses opportunities and challenges in a positive manner Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Is passionate about learning new technology and consistently finding ways to do things better
• Experience in medium complex MSO organizations, data, video and cable industry experience a plus

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Required to use hands to type, handle objects and paperwork
• Required to reach and hold on to items at chest level or reach above the shoulder
• Required to use close vision and be able to focus
• Must be able to physically move and set up various computer equipment as required (50 or more pounds)
• Some travel may be required

Benefits:

• Medical (3 plans to choose from), Dental and Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company Paid Life as well as Voluntary policies
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid Time Off
• Share the Care Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Uniform/Boot allowance *Applicable by Position*
• Cell Phone Allowance *Applicable by Position*
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Discounted Broadband Services *Where Applicable*