Enterprise Data Architect [Remote]

The Enterprise Data Architect will be a key role to help EDFR realize its ambition towards a mature data management practice and solutions that support it. The primary goal of this role will be to leverage the latest techniques and best practices in data strategy and modeling to effectively organize and govern the data, and to enable simplified role-based access to the various roles, such as data engineers, visualization engineers, data stewards and data owners. The overall objective is to provide greater confidence in the consistency and quality of our data to ultimately support critical business decisions and insights.

• Develop and own the enterprise data strategy, aligning it with the organization's goals and objectives
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including business leaders, data analysts, and IT teams, to understand their data requirements and translate them into actionable data architecture solutions
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and advancements in data management and analytics and identify opportunities for innovation and improvement
• Assess, educate, and adopt key elements of the data mesh and data fabric concepts to enable a future-ready and unified approach to data management
• Mentor and train data engineers and other team members on data architecture principles, best practices, and emerging technologies
• Collaborate with infrastructure and cloud platform teams to ensure the availability, reliability, and security of the data architecture
• Provide a framework and high-level guidance to data engineers, ensuring the successful and consistent implementation of data solutions, in light of the data strategy
• Conduct data quality assessments and define a data governance framework that promotes data ownership and stewardship towards increased accuracy, consistency, and compliance
• Provide guidance and recommendations for selection of tools, technologies, and services necessary to enable the data architecture
• Spearhead Enterprise Data Modeling, leading up to clear understanding of organization’s data entities and guidance for Systems of Record definition
• Design, implement, and maintain a scalable and robust data architecture that supports the organization's data needs, considering both tactical and strategic concerns

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• 4+ years of working on data solutions in the cloud with a major provider i.e. Azure, GCP or AWS
• 10+ years of experience design and building data analytics platforms, ideally driving strategy in recent years

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Prior experience working with Azure Data Analytics tools, such as Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, Power BI, and Purview or similar technologies from other providers
• Familiarity with one or more cloud-based data platforms
• Strong awareness of data fabric and data mesh concepts and their corresponding value proposition for the organization
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Strong knowledge and understanding of data architecture principles, data modeling, database design and data governance
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to provide technical guidance and mentorship to a team
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in data engineering, such as SQL, Python, or Java

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in an Agile and/or DevOps environment
• Professional certifications related to data management and cloud platforms, such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer or AWS Certified Big Data – Specialty
• Familiarity with data privacy and security regulations, such as GDPR or HIPAA

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, tug, pull up to fifteen (15) pounds
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time – up to four (4) hours at a time
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and telephone
• Ability to view video display terminal images < 18” away from face for extended periods of time – up to four (4) hours at a time

Working Conditions:

• 5% of time is spent outside of the office visiting vendors’ and/or internal customers’ sites in addition to attending various conferences and meetings
• 95% of time is spent in the San Diego or remote home office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of various Microsoft software/programs), phones, and general office equipment

This role’s annual base salary range is between $126,600 and $211,000.

In addition, EDF Renewables offers best-in-class employment incentives, including.

• Rewarding 401k Package: EDF Renewables provides a generous contribution with immediate vesting
• Competitive Bonus incentives: This position is eligible for our annual bonus program
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: EDF Renewables USA pays 100% of premiums for employee health benefits & provides low-cost coverage for eligible dependents

We are also proud to offer:

• Personalized Financial 1:1 Coaching Workshops
• Rewarding Learning & Development Opportunities
• Supportive Mentorship & Buddy Programs
• Favorable time off programs, including paid parental leave

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of Delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.