Strong understanding of data governance, data security, and regulatory compliance requirements.Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data-related issues and propose effective solutions.In-depth knowledge of data modeling concepts, both OLTP and data warehousing, and best practices for data integration and transformation.Familiarity with other database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle) or NoSQL products such as Datastore is a plus. Strong proficiency in SQL and experience working with SQL databases, preferably MySQL.Demonstrated experience in designing and optimizing data architectures for large-scale, complex systems.6-10 years of proven experience as a Data Architect, with a strong background in data architecture design and optimization, including experience in refactoring data models.Collaborate with business units to understand their data needs and explain complex technical concepts and choices in a clear and concise manner. Technical Leadership and Collaboration: Provide technical leadership and guidance to the data team and other stakeholders.Establish data naming conventions, data dictionaries, and data lineage documentation to facilitate understanding and usage of enterprise data.

Data Governance and Standards: Define and enforce data governance policies, standards, and procedures to ensure data quality, consistency, and privacy.Proactively identify opportunities for enhancing data retrieval and processing speeds, while ensuring data security and compliance. Performance Monitoring and Tuning: Monitor and analyze database performance metrics, identifying bottlenecks and implementing necessary optimizations.Develop strategies for data extraction, transformation, and loading to enable efficient data movement across the organization. Data Integration: Work closely with data engineers and ETL developers to establish seamless data integration processes between various systems, applications, and data sources.Implement efficient schema designs, indexing strategies, and query optimization techniques to enhance database performance and ensure data integrity. Database Management: Oversee the design of SQL databases, with a focus on MySQL.Identify areas of improvement and implement changes to enhance data storage, retrieval, and manipulation processes. Refactor and Optimize Data Models: Lead the effort in refactoring and optimizing existing data models to improve performance, scalability, and maintainability.

Ensure the architecture aligns with industry best practices and supports long-term data management goals.

Data Architecture Design: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders, to understand their needs and translate them into robust data architecture designs.

Your expertise in designing SQL databases, particularly MySQL, will be instrumental in shaping our data architecture and ensuring its scalability and performance. As a Senior Data Architect, you will play a pivotal role in designing and optimizing our data infrastructure to ensure efficient data management and drive data-driven decision-making across our organization.

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