$160,000–$165,000 Per Year
Access Control, Application Programming Interface (API), Background Investigation, Best Practices, Business Intelligence, Business Skills, Business Solutions, Cataloguing, Communication Skills, Data Management, Data Mapping, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Warehousing, Database Design, Documentation, Ecosystems, Email Marketing, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Leadership, Microsoft Windows Azure, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Operational Audit, Organizational Development/Management, Power BI, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Regulatory Compliance, Requirements Management, SQL (Structured Query Language), Salesforce.com, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), Systems Scalability, Time Management, Tuition Reimbursement, Vendor/Supplier Management
San Francisco, California
Job Title:Data Systems Architect
Department:Information Technology
Reports To:Chief Technology Officer
FLSA Status:This is a full-time (40 hours per week) Exempt level position
Salary: $160-165k
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Data Systems Architect is responsible for designing, managing, and evolving the organization’s data ecosystem. This role ensures the reliability, scalability, and integrity of data systems across platforms, supporting reporting, analytics, and operational needs. The Data Systems Architect will report to the Chief Technology Officer. This position will play a key role in designing and advancing the organization’s data ecosystem to support scalable systems, high-quality data, and organization-wide insights. This role is 100% remote, with occasional in-office presence for key meetings and collaboration. Strong Salesforce Experience Required, candidates with no Salesforce experience will not be considered.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design and oversee the organization’s data architecture, including data warehouse, operational systems, and integrations
- Develop and maintain data models, data standards, and governance practices
- Lead the configuration and optimization of core business systems and their integration with the broader data ecosystem
- Work with individual business units and the organization as a whole to optimize business processes and design solutions across the organization’s Salesforce instance
- Supervise the Data Integrations Engineer, overseeing and supporting their work to ensure business continuity
- Ensure data quality through deduplication, validation, and monitoring processes
- Establish and enforce data security, access controls, and compliance standards
- Partner with internal stakeholders to define reporting and analytics requirements
- Lead data-related documentation efforts including data cataloging and mapping
- Collaborate with other data and systems staff (RDE)
- Collaborate with and manage external vendors or consultants supporting key platforms, ensuring high quality work and on-time deliverables
- Work in collaboration with the Data Integrations Engineer to complete data related tasks and projects as needed
- Manage different data related projects
- Other Data related duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5+ years of experience in data architecture, systems design, or data platform management
- Experience with data warehousing solutions (Azure preferred)
- Experience designing data integrations and API-based architectures
- Strong experience with Salesforce system design, customization and automations
- Strong understanding of data governance and data quality best practices
- Proven ability to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions
- Strong project management skills with experience leading complex projects involving multiple business units and stakeholders
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with BI/reporting tools (Power BI or similar)
- Familiarity with Account Engagement or similar email marketing tools
- Expertise in SQL, data modeling, and database design
BACKGROUND CHECK
All offers of employment are contingent upon successfully completing this process.
This role is 100% remote; however, candidates must be based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Benefits, and Employee Perks
We offer a family-friendly workplace, plus competitive pay, and industry leading benefits package that includes:
- Generous Medical coverage for staff, including paid medical plan deductibles, copays and out-of-pocket maximums.
- Dental, Vision, Chiropractic & Acupuncture, Life, LTD and AD&D coverage.
- Voluntary benefits that include Supplement Life, Accident, Critical Illness, and Pet Insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with a generous employer match.
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account and Commuter Benefit programs.
- Generous paid time off package, including 14 paid holidays + a floating holiday for your Birthday.
- Ongoing training and professional development for all staff.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
Children's Council of SF is committed to building a staff that is rich with cultural, social and experiential diversity. Candidates who want to join us on this journey and who can uniquely contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.
Equal Opportunity & Equity Statement
Children’s Council is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity as central to our work serving the San Francisco community. We comply with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. Our practices are in alignment with our commitment to workplace equity, diversity, and inclusion. We foster a work environment where our current and future staff feel welcomed without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, sex, age, disability or sexual orientation.