Hi
We are looking forSenior Data Architect
Location: Issaquah, WA - Onsite
We are looking for an experienced Retail Data Architect with strong expertise in modern data architecture, retail domain knowledge, and cloud-native database technologies.
The ideal candidate will play a key role in rearchitecting and modernizing enterprise business applications and data models for scalable, high-performance platforms on GCP.
Must Have Skills – Retail Data Architect
Skill 1 – 8 + Years of exp in Data Architecture
Skill 2 – 3 + Years of Exp in Data Modeling
Skill 3- 4+ Years of exp in Erwin
Retail Domain Experience is Mandatory
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop enterprise data models using Erwin for both OLTP and OLAP environments, including support for JSON and mixed data types.
- Create and optimize modernized web application data models focused on scalability, performance, and efficient application processing.
- Reverse engineer existing data models and transform them into future-state architectures aligned with business and technical requirements.
- Lead data modeling efforts for modernization and re-architecture initiatives across enterprise applications.
- Define and implement data governance and data management best practices.
- Evaluate and recommend appropriate database technologies on GCP for structured and unstructured datasets.
- Work across multiple database technologies including DB2, Cloud SQL, AlloyDB, BigQuery, and related platforms.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand retail business processes, module interdependencies, and enterprise data elements.
- Support Domain Driven Design (DDD) principles and architectural best practices in solution design.
- Guide and mentor junior data modelers and architects within an onsite-offshore delivery model.
- Effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong hands-on experience with Erwin Data Modeling tools. Expertise in designing OLTP and OLAP data models, including JSON-based and complex data structures.
- Experience building high-performance data models for modern web applications.
- Strong understanding of data governance, metadata management, and data management principles.
- Experience with GCP database selection strategies and cloud-native architecture.
- Hands-on experience with technologies such as DB2, Cloud SQL, AlloyDB, BigQuery, and other modern database platforms.
- Strong retail domain experience with understanding of retail workflows, business processes, and data dependencies.
- Proven experience in rearchitecting legacy application data models for modern technology stacks.
- Ability to reverse engineer and modernize complex enterprise data models.
- Strong communication and leadership skills with experience working in onsite-offshore delivery models. Self-driven, adaptable, and capable of navigating ambiguity and changing priorities.
- Solid understanding of Domain Driven Design patterns and principles.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with enterprise modernization and digital transformation initiatives.
- Prior experience leading data architecture discussions with business and technical stakeholders.
- Exposure to cloud-native application architectures and distributed systems.