About this opportunity
Clarkston Consulting lists this Data Architect opportunity in workfromhome, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
This job is posted in multiple locations. When not at a client site, consultants work from their home office. Relocation is not required.
Clarkston Consulting is seeking motivated, self-driven leaders who are energized by team results and interested in joining a firm that values its culture and people as its biggest strengths. Come join us as a Data Architect, and in this role, you will deliver creative business solutions to our market-leading clients in the life sciences, consumer products, and retail industries.
Together, we can find the answers to our clients' most challenging business problems through a combination of our industry expertise, business process knowledge, and consulting excellence.
What You'll Do
As a Data Architect at Clarkston you will:
Work with all levels of staff, management, stakeholders, and vendors
Display advanced analytical and conceptual skills to create original concepts for various projects
Design and develop platforms for scalable solutions
Provide forward thinking technical expertise in current and emerging technologies, trends, and practices
Anticipate internal and/or external business challenges including regulations, recommending processes, and product or service enhancements
Design, prototype, and develop Big Data Platforms utilizing Azure or AWS
Translate business goals and objectives into architectural strategies and technical solutions
Serve in a lead capacity on client initiatives
Mentor junior Data Architects and Data Engineers on Clarkston's analytics team
Assist in defining and managing client solutions
How You'll Grow
Beyond your day-to-day responsibilities, throughout your career at Clarkston you will:
Receive the support and mentorship of your Clarkston colleagues and leaders
Expand your existing skillset with internal and external professional development opportunities
Requirements
What We're Looking For:
Experience with data management solutions using data lake platform tools and technologies
Experience with data architecture, specifically in support of data warehousing, business intelligence, master data management, and reference data management
Familiarity with delivering Data as a Service (DaaS) concepts from enterprise repositories using REST APIs
Familiarity with Azure or AWS-based data and data management tools, such as Azure SQL Azure Data Catalog, Azure Service Fabric, and microservices
Familiarity with data integration points for TOGAF (or other recognized architecture framework)
Working knowledge of development or operations framework methodologies, including Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), etc.
Familiarity with developing data catalogues, and integrating with existing enterprise architecture
Familiarity with cloud data platforms and process automation
Experience in using various data modeling techniques and their appropriate usage in data integration
Experience in working with all levels of staff, management, stakeholders, and vendors
Significant experience in performing analysis of business processes and functions
Significant experience in work as an engineer or technical subject matter expert in two or more of the following areas: infrastructure; data; application; and/or security related technology
Effective skill creating system diagrams for review by both technical and non-technical audiences
Advanced analytical and conceptual skills to create original concepts/theories for various projects
Develop and apply architectural governance based on business and information technology strategies
Effective skill applying innovative approaches to solve technical design issue
Anticipate internal and/or external business challenges including regulatory; recommend process, product or service enhancements
Provide forward thinking technical expertise in current and emerging technologies, trends and practices
4-year degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or an equivalent discipline
Travel Requirement
Travel is an integral part of this role and is estimated to average 30-50%. This may vary based upon client and project needs. When not traveling, consultants work from their home office. Relocation is not required.
More About Clarkston
Founded in 1991, Clarkston Consulting delivers technology and management solutions to market leaders in the life sciences, consumer products, and retail industries. At Clarkston, we cultivate success - for our clients, for our people, and for our firm. We utilize a team approach leveraging our collective expertise and industry knowledge to solve our clients’ business challenges.
AI Statement
Clarkston values thoughtful and responsible AI use for resume writing, interview preparation, and research. However, real-time use of AI to generate or script answers during interviews - including video or live conversations - is strictly prohibited and will lead to disqualification. We seek candidates who show authenticity, good judgment, and genuine engagement throughout the process.
Benefits
Our benefits include:
Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more)
401k with company contributions
Paid vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick leave
Paid Parental Leave and Family Building Benefits (Adoption, Surrogacy, and Infertility Support)
Life and Disability Insurance
Training and Professional Development investments, Tuition Assistance, and more
We strive to ensure that every candidate has an equitable and accessible experience. If you are selected to move forward in the interview process, we will share information about how to request any accommodations. You may also request support at any point during the hiring process.
Visit Careers at Clarkston to learn more about our culture, benefits, and opportunities.
Clarkston Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring our firm is rich in diverse skills, competencies, strengths, personalities, and culture. We foster an inclusive environment that embraces the unique contributions of our people to further our purpose. Please visit Diversity @ Clarkston to learn more about our diversity initiatives.
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Worksite address
workfromhome, NC, 27601, US
Who can apply
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