Data Architect (Migration)

Title- Data Architect (Migration)

Location- Remote

Start- ASAP

Lemongrass Consulting is the leading professional and managed service provider of enterprise applications running on public cloud infrastructure. Our objective is to delight our customers every day by reducing the cost and increasing the agility of their business critical systems. We do this with our continuous innovation, automation, migration and operation, delivered on the world's most comprehensive cloud platforms.

Our team is what makes Lemongrass exceptional and why we have the excellent reputation in the market that we enjoy today. At Lemongrass, you will work with the smartest and most motivated people in the business. We take pride in our culture of innovation and collaboration that drives us to deliver exceptional benefits to our clients every day.

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Data Architect to join our Data (Migration) team and drive the architecture, design, and implementation of customers modern data platforms. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with data warehouse technologies, including Teradata, Oracle, Databricks and Snowflake, as well as expertise in big data platforms like Hadoop. You will be responsible for leading data platform migrations and the design and development of scalable data solutions that support our organization's strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Architecture and Strategy:

Lead the development and implementation of data architecture strategies that align with business objectives.

Design and oversee the architecture of enterprise data warehouses, data lakes, and big data platforms.

Establish best practices and standards for data modelling, integration, and management.

Platform Design and Implementation:

Architect, design, and implement data warehouse solutions using platforms like Databricks, Redshift, BigQuery, Synapse, and Snowflake.

Develop scalable big data solutions using cloud data technologies and services.

Ensure the data architecture supports data quality, security, and governance requirements.

Technology Leadership:

Evaluate and recommend data platforms, tools, and technologies that meet the organization's needs.

Lead the selection and implementation of new data technologies and ensure seamless integration with existing systems.

Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to guide future data strategies.

Collaboration and Communication:

Work closely with stakeholders across the organization, including data engineers, data scientists, and business analysts, to understand data needs and deliver solutions.

Collaborate with IT teams to ensure data infrastructure is optimized for performance, scalability, and reliability.

Provide leadership and mentorship to data architecture and engineering teams.

Data Integration and Management:

Design and implement robust ETL processes to integrate data from various sources into the data warehouse and big data platforms.

Oversee the management of metadata, master data, and data lineage across systems.

Ensure data consistency, accuracy, and availability for business users.

Performance Optimization:

Monitor and optimize the performance of data platforms and processes.

Implement strategies for data archiving, backup, and recovery.

Address scalability and performance challenges in large-scale data environments.

Governance and Compliance:

Ensure that data architecture and solutions comply with data governance, privacy, and security policies.

Implement data governance frameworks and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.

Establish data stewardship programs to maintain data quality and consistency.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Experience:

15+ years of experience in data architecture, data warehousing, and big data solutions.

Extensive experience with data warehouse platforms such as Teradata and Oracle and migration of these data warehouses to modern cloud data platforms.

Deep understanding and hands-on experience with big data technologies like Hadoop, HDFS, Hive, Spark and cloud data platform services.

Proven track record of designing and implementing large-scale data architectures in complex environments.

Skills:

Strong expertise in data modelling, data integration (ETL/ELT), and database design.

Proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, and performance tuning in Teradata, Oracle, and other databases.

Familiarity with cloud data platforms and services is a plus (eg, AWS Redshift, Google BigQuery, Azure Synapse).

Experience with data governance, security, and compliance best practices.

Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.

Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in data warehouse (Teradata, Hadoop, Oracle etc) migration to cloud data platforms.

Familiarity with data visualization and BI tools (eg, Tableau, Power BI).

Experience with cloud-based data architectures and hybrid data environments.

Certifications in data architecture, data warehousing, or related areas.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Opportunity to lead a team of talented data professionals and shape the organization's data strategy.

Professional development opportunities and continuous learning.

Flexible work environment with remote working options

Lemongrass Consulting is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.