Data Architect

We are searching for an experienced Senior Data Architect to join our team and lead our data architecture initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of data modelling, database design, and data management strategies. As a Senior Data Architect, you will play a critical role in shaping our data architecture, ensuring data integrity, security, and availability, and driving the organization's data strategy and governance.,

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable and efficient data architecture solutions that support current and future business needs.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, data engineers, other domain architects, product owners, and stakeholders, to define data requirements and translate them into comprehensive data models.


• Develop data architecture strategies, standards, and best practices that guide data governance, quality, security, and integration efforts.


• Create and maintain logical and physical data models, entity-relationship diagrams, and data dictionaries to ensure a clear understanding of data structures and relationships.


• Assess and recommend appropriate data storage technologies, database management systems, and data processing frameworks to optimize performance and scalability.


• Design data integration and ETL processes to ensure seamless data flow across systems and support business intelligence and reporting requirements.


• Define and enforce data security and privacy measures, including access controls, encryption, and compliance with relevant data regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).


• Collaborate with solution architects and enterprise architects to align data architecture with overall IT and business strategies.


• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data engineering and analytics teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.


• Stay up-to-date with emerging data technologies, trends, and best practices to drive innovation within the organization.


• Lead discussions and presentations to communicate complex data architecture concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.


• Collaborate with external vendors and partners as necessary to evaluate and implement data-related solutions.


• Assist in the estimation of project timelines, resources, and budgets related to data architecture efforts.


• Contribute to the development and maintenance of data architecture documentation, guidelines, and reference architectures.
  
  Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.


• 5+ years of hands-on experience in data architecture and database design within complex enterprise environments.


• Proficiency in data modelling techniques, database normalization, and denormalization strategies.


• Strong understanding of data integration patterns, ETL processes, data warehousing, and data lake architectures.


• Experience with a variety of database systems, such as relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).


• Familiarity with data governance, data quality, and data lineage concepts.


• Knowledge of data security best practices, including encryption, access controls, and compliance with data regulations.


• Proficiency in data visualization tools and techniques for conveying complex data concepts.


• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze and address complex data-related challenges.


• Exceptional communication skills to convey technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.


• Leadership capabilities with a proven track record of leading data architecture efforts and mentoring team members.


• Strong analytical mindset and a commitment to staying updated on industry trends.
  
  What can you expect from Mars?


• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.


• Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.


• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.


• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.