{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"dd6de02df995c8a47d164289","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/dd6de02df995c8a47d164289","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/dd6de02df995c8a47d164289","title":"Data Architect","description":"Skillable is a 100% remote and virtual tech company that’s modernizing the world of training. Come share your professional magic with highly talented, driven and fun colleagues who believe in the power of “skilling.” Experience what a true team focused on doing the right thing feels like!\n\nOur people and talent are what make us great and fun! We work together to create amazing solutions and experiences for our customers and their clients. We utilize our employees’ personal strengths to help our company grow and ensure our team is living their best, authentic life. We don’t just share our appreciation for our team members once a year with a branded mug—it’s shared on a daily basis. Our remote work environment blends the demands of work and life without the added pressure of commuting or feeling guilty about leaving early to visit the dentist.\n\nCome work with us and learn what teamwork and integrity blended with an emphasis on well-being and balance can do for your career!\n\nThe Data Architect will play a critical role in shaping and advancing Skillable’s Enterprise Data and Business Intelligence strategy. Drive the optimization of our current data ecosystem, design scalable and secure data solutions, and define a forward-looking architecture that enables innovation and competitive advantage. Translate strategic vision into actionable architecture through clear articulation, proof-of-concepts, technical reviews, and hands-on guidance. Serve as a champion and mentor teams on best practices, introduce modern data principles, and ensure our data platforms support analytics, AI-driven insights, and evolving business needs.\n\nResponsibilities\nCollaborate with other Engineers and Architects to define the enterprise data architecture roadmap.\nDrive the design and optimization of OLTP and OLAP models for scalability, performance, and maintainability.\nEstablish standards for data modeling, storage, and integration across systems.\nPartner with other key stakeholders within engineering in developing a comprehensive data and BI strategy aligned with business objectives.\nDefine data governance practices, data access control, compliance, and quality standards.\nLead proof-of-concepts (POCs) for new data technologies and frameworks.\nOwn the architectural review process and guidance to development teams on data-related projects.\nEstablish and ensure best patterns and practices for ORM usage (Entity Framework and others) and SQL optimization, according to business needs.\nEvaluate and recommend where AI/ML can enhance data-driven decision-making.\nStay current with modern data engineering trends, cloud-native architectures, and big data platforms.\nActively participate and take ownership of Data Architecture artifacts via ADR process.\nDrive AI adoption by introducing and guiding teams in leveraging AI capabilities within the data engineering space to enhance internal efficiency, innovation, and decision-making in everyday workflows.\nLiaison between technology and product teams assisting teams in translating business requirements into tangible architectures that meet business needs now in and in the future.\nDesign data architectures that accurately reflect and support evolving complex product and business processes and are required by our customer base.\nLead data architecture initiatives, collaborating with cross functional teams, from concept through implementation, including governance and quality frameworks.\nIdentify opportunities for predictive analytics and advanced modeling.\nSupport and promote the company values through positive interactions with both internal and external stakeholders on a regular basis.\nOther strategic business initiatives or special cross-functional project involvement as required.\n\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or relevant professional experience.\n10+ years of relevant professional experience in architecting Enterprise Data and Business Intelligence solutions.\nProven experience designing and optimizing large-scale data warehouse implementations for multiple business units, with a deep understanding of polyglot environments.\nAbility to architect scalable, high-performance solutions supporting analytical and operational workloads, including query optimization and index management.\nAbility to clearly articulate data architecture concepts, build consensus among stakeholders, and guide the organization toward scalable, well-governed solutions that deliver measurable business value.\nExpertise in modern data architectures (e.g., Medallion, Data Lakehouse, MDM, DataMesh, Streaming) and dimensional modeling architectural patterns (StarSchema, Snowlake, etc.)\nProficiency in cloud data platforms (Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, Synapse, Databricks) and integration with diverse data sources.\nDeep understanding of visualization and reporting platforms for service analytics (i.e. Tableau, PowerBI, etc.)\nAbility to design conceptual, logical, and physical data models using the appropriate database technology (SQL, noSQL, Graph, etc.) based on workload characteristics, scalability needs and data access patterns.\nFamiliarity with ORM technologies such as Entity Framework.\nSkilled in building robust ETL/ELT pipelines ensuring data quality (validation, profiling, cleansing) and timeliness (experience with tools like FiveTran, dbt, Rivery is a plus).\nExpertise in data governance frameworks, security, compliance, and stewardship.\nExperience with DataOps, including CI/CD for data workflows, pipeline observability, data quality practices, etc.\nAwareness of emerging AI technologies and their implications for data architecture, including considerations for data governance, model training, code generation, and integration of machine learning and generative AI into enterprise data ecosystems.\nInterest and ability in mentoring and/or training other team members as applicable.\nExperience working cross-functionally and promoting collaborative partnerships to drive results.\nProven ability to communicate effectively to various audiences/levels, both internal and external stakeholders, including leadership through various mediums.\nAbility to present and convey material both formally and informally to all levels of an organization.\nProven organization skills with the ability to address short-term and long-term demands simultaneously.\nEasily adaptable with the ability to pivot with changing business needs, keeping a professional demeanor and leading by example for other colleagues.\nDemonstrated ability to prioritize and manage workload and meet project deadlines.\nHigh-level of confidence, integrity and professional courtesy.\nStrong Microsoft suite experience, including teams or similar web conferencing and internal communication software experience preferred.\nNaturally inquisitive with a desire to learn, solve problems and dig into detailed analysis.\nExperience working in a fully remote team is preferred, but not required.\nThorough understanding (or willingness to learn expeditiously) of business operations and processes.\n\nSalary Range\n\nThe base salary for this position is $170,000 - $200,000 annually. Consistent with applicable laws, compensation will be determined based on the candidate's level, relevant skills, qualifications, and experience along with requirements for the position and annual financial plans.\n\nSkillable is a distributed first team with employees working across the U.S., and we do not consider geography when determining compensation ranges.\n\nPlease note that it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range. Skillable reserves the right to modify this compensation range at any time.\n\nPay range and current benefit offerings are effective for 90 days from posting date. Standard employment offerings are subject to potential change upon periodic review and analysis, at the discretion of Skillable.\n\nWhat’s in it for You? Rewards and Perks\n\nWe believe in providing a suite of benefits that ensure our employees know we appreciate them as people first. Skillable wants to be a company that promotes physical, emotional and all around well-being through our benefit offerings! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:\nFully remote with a monthly stipend to pay for office services and supplies\nMedical (2 plan options), dental (2 plan options), vision, health savings account with generous employer contributions, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, EAP, group paid life insurance, group paid STD and LTD and voluntary life/AD&D insurance, accident and critical illness options.\n401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, healthy lifestyle reimbursements.\nOpen PTO, Paid holidays, bereavement leave, parental leave, caregiver leave and paid FMLA leave.\nFriends and Family Friday to end our standard workweek at 2pm local time; Full company closure during the 4th of July holiday week.\nAccess to pet insurance; Access for employees and dependents to Skillable learning opportunities through our product and more!\n\nWorking Conditions:\n\nThe job conditions for this position are in a remote home office setting, requiring a space that supports privacy and focus to attend to regular and frequent video and voice calls. Employees in this position use PC and phone on an on-going basis throughout the day. Periodic travel may be required equaling up to approximately 10% of the time.\n\nSkillable participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work int he U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.\n\nSkillable can only hire potential candidates with a primary residence in the following States: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IN, KY, MA, ME, MI, MO, NC, ND, NE, NH, NV, NY, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, UT, WA, WI.","company":"Skillable","rawCompany":"skillable","city":"Remote","state":"OR","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T17:42:16.809Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1243.00","title":"Database Architects","slug":"database-architects"},{"code":"15-1243.01","title":"Data Warehousing Specialists","slug":"data-warehousing-specialists"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Data Architect","description":"Skillable is a 100% remote and virtual tech company that’s modernizing the world of training. Come share your professional magic with highly talented, driven and fun colleagues who believe in the power of “skilling.” Experience what a true team focused on doing the right thing feels like!\n\nOur people and talent are what make us great and fun! We work together to create amazing solutions and experiences for our customers and their clients. We utilize our employees’ personal strengths to help our company grow and ensure our team is living their best, authentic life. We don’t just share our appreciation for our team members once a year with a branded mug—it’s shared on a daily basis. Our remote work environment blends the demands of work and life without the added pressure of commuting or feeling guilty about leaving early to visit the dentist.\n\nCome work with us and learn what teamwork and integrity blended with an emphasis on well-being and balance can do for your career!\n\nThe Data Architect will play a critical role in shaping and advancing Skillable’s Enterprise Data and Business Intelligence strategy. Drive the optimization of our current data ecosystem, design scalable and secure data solutions, and define a forward-looking architecture that enables innovation and competitive advantage. Translate strategic vision into actionable architecture through clear articulation, proof-of-concepts, technical reviews, and hands-on guidance. Serve as a champion and mentor teams on best practices, introduce modern data principles, and ensure our data platforms support analytics, AI-driven insights, and evolving business needs.\n\nResponsibilities\nCollaborate with other Engineers and Architects to define the enterprise data architecture roadmap.\nDrive the design and optimization of OLTP and OLAP models for scalability, performance, and maintainability.\nEstablish standards for data modeling, storage, and integration across systems.\nPartner with other key stakeholders within engineering in developing a comprehensive data and BI strategy aligned with business objectives.\nDefine data governance practices, data access control, compliance, and quality standards.\nLead proof-of-concepts (POCs) for new data technologies and frameworks.\nOwn the architectural review process and guidance to development teams on data-related projects.\nEstablish and ensure best patterns and practices for ORM usage (Entity Framework and others) and 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security, compliance, and stewardship.\nExperience with DataOps, including CI/CD for data workflows, pipeline observability, data quality practices, etc.\nAwareness of emerging AI technologies and their implications for data architecture, including considerations for data governance, model training, code generation, and integration of machine learning and generative AI into enterprise data ecosystems.\nInterest and ability in mentoring and/or training other team members as applicable.\nExperience working cross-functionally and promoting collaborative partnerships to drive results.\nProven ability to communicate effectively to various audiences/levels, both internal and external stakeholders, including leadership through various mediums.\nAbility to present and convey material both formally and informally to all levels of an organization.\nProven organization skills with the ability to address short-term and long-term demands simultaneously.\nEasily adaptable with the ability to pivot with changing business needs, keeping a professional demeanor and leading by example for other colleagues.\nDemonstrated ability to prioritize and manage workload and meet project deadlines.\nHigh-level of confidence, integrity and professional courtesy.\nStrong Microsoft suite experience, including teams or similar web conferencing and internal communication software experience preferred.\nNaturally inquisitive with a desire to learn, solve problems and dig into detailed analysis.\nExperience working in a fully remote team is preferred, but not required.\nThorough understanding (or willingness to learn expeditiously) of business operations and processes.\n\nSalary Range\n\nThe base salary for this position is $170,000 - $200,000 annually. Consistent with applicable laws, compensation will be determined based on the candidate's level, relevant skills, qualifications, and experience along with requirements for the position and annual financial plans.\n\nSkillable is a distributed first team with employees working across the U.S., and we do not consider geography when determining compensation ranges.\n\nPlease note that it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range. Skillable reserves the right to modify this compensation range at any time.\n\nPay range and current benefit offerings are effective for 90 days from posting date. Standard employment offerings are subject to potential change upon periodic review and analysis, at the discretion of Skillable.\n\nWhat’s in it for You? Rewards and Perks\n\nWe believe in providing a suite of benefits that ensure our employees know we appreciate them as people first. Skillable wants to be a company that promotes physical, emotional and all around well-being through our benefit offerings! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:\nFully remote with a monthly stipend to pay for office services and supplies\nMedical (2 plan options), dental (2 plan options), vision, health savings account with generous employer contributions, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, EAP, group paid life insurance, group paid STD and LTD and voluntary life/AD&D insurance, accident and critical illness options.\n401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, healthy lifestyle reimbursements.\nOpen PTO, Paid holidays, bereavement leave, parental leave, caregiver leave and paid FMLA leave.\nFriends and Family Friday to end our standard workweek at 2pm local time; Full company closure during the 4th of July holiday week.\nAccess to pet insurance; Access for employees and dependents to Skillable learning opportunities through our product and more!\n\nWorking Conditions:\n\nThe job conditions for this position are in a remote home office setting, requiring a space that supports privacy and focus to attend to regular and frequent video and voice calls. Employees in this position use PC and phone on an on-going basis throughout the day. Periodic travel may be required equaling up to approximately 10% of the time.\n\nSkillable participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work int he U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.\n\nSkillable can only hire potential candidates with a primary residence in the following States: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IN, KY, MA, ME, MI, MO, NC, ND, NE, NH, NV, NY, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, UT, WA, WI.","datePosted":"2026-08-03T17:42:16.809Z","dateModified":"2026-08-03T17:42:16.809Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Skillable","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Remote","addressRegion":"OR","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"dd6de02df995c8a47d164289"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/dd6de02df995c8a47d164289"}}