**Experienced Full Stack Data Architect – Cloud-Based Data Engineering and Architecture for arenaflex**

At arenaflex, we are a forward-thinking organization that values innovation, collaboration, and growth. As a leading global retailer, we strive to provide an exceptional shopping experience for our members while fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment for our employees. With a strong commitment to using data-driven insights to inform our business decisions, we are seeking an experienced Full Stack Data Architect to join our team. **About arenaflex** arenaflex is a multinational retailer with a rich history of providing high-quality products and services to our members. With a strong presence in 14 countries, we continue to expand our operations while maintaining a family-oriented and employee-driven culture. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a spot on Forbes' list of "World's Best Bosses," ranking seventh in 2023. **Job Overview** As a Full Stack Data Architect at arenaflex, you will play a critical role in designing and implementing our data architecture, ensuring the seamless integration of data from various sources to support business applications. You will lead the development and maintenance of our data center, working closely with a team of data architects to improve data models, quality, and administration. Your expertise will help drive business decisions, inform strategic initiatives, and enhance our overall data-driven culture. **Key Responsibilities** * Serve as the subject matter expert in business data spaces or domains (e.g., Sales, Stock, Innovations, etc.). * Define and validate datasets for information utilization (e.g., Reporting, Data Science, APIs, etc.). * Develop and maintain the enterprise data methodology and architectural guidelines for maintaining the performance, quality, data security, and compliance of ensured data sets. * Create coordination documentation that records how data should move from source systems to the utilization layer (e.g., Source to Target Mappings). * Support Information Stewards in the Delivery Team(s) in capturing and recording business metadata (e.g., definitions). * Assess existing data architectures to improve data velocity. * Stay current on industry trends for data-related advancements, models, and techniques. * Record and provide recommendations resulting from data quality analysis. * Drive the data architecture process in collaboration with business engineering. * Build, advance, and maintain theoretical, intelligent, and physical data models. * Prompt the team on translating business needs into long-term engineering solutions. * Collaborate with data engineering and data platform teams to lead continuous execution improvement by investigating and presenting new innovations. * Assist in defining data integration, storage, replication, and change conventions for the data layer of technical solutions supported by business engineering. * Participate in the delivery of functional business execution monitoring capabilities. * Conceptualize ideas with database designers, data specialists, and data scientists to create new data products. * Tutor and mentor the data architecture team on new advancements and approaches in data engineering and architecture. **Requirements** * Strong understanding of data set management concepts (social data sets, NoSQL, etc.). * Experience working with data modeling tools (erwin, PowerDesigner). * Experience architecting and delivering data integration and ETL solutions. * Experience designing and implementing execution advanced data models. * Willingness to work off-hours as required, including on-site and on-call responsibilities on a rotational basis. **Preferred Qualifications** * 2+ years' experience in data engineering with large and complex datasets. * 2+ years' experience working with cloud technologies like Azure SQL DB, ADLS, Azure Databricks, Universe DB, and other related datatechnologies. * Skill in architecting and designing OLTP data models to support business applications. * Understanding of data standardization procedures. * Experience driving data engineering and data solutions through agile software development methodologies. * Familiarity with the retail industry. * Experience leading software development teams. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. **About Working at arenaflex** At arenaflex, we are committed to providing a positive and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, innovation, and collaboration. Our employees enjoy a range of benefits, including: * Competitive salary and bonus structure * Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs * Generous paid time off and holidays * Opportunities for professional development and career advancement * Collaborative and dynamic work environment * Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance **How to Apply** If you are a motivated and experienced data professional looking to join a dynamic and innovative organization, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience. We look forward to hearing from you! **Equal Employment Opportunity** arenaflex is an equal employment opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment, and we strive to create an inclusive environment that values diversity and promotes equal opportunities for all employees. **Disclaimer** While the specific rules and responsibilities of companies in the United States can vary depending on factors such as industry, size, and location, arenaflex is committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations, including labor laws, equal employment opportunity laws, payroll and tax obligations, workplace safety and security laws, non-discrimination and harassment policies, and data protection laws. Apply for this job