{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"fead4bcf2375e88a2f9ce90a","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fead4bcf2375e88a2f9ce90a","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fead4bcf2375e88a2f9ce90a","title":"Data Architect","description":"Are you seeking purpose, challenge, and talented colleagues? We develop leaders and empower our associates to use their skills and talents to positively impact the world through service – to our coworkers, clients, and communities. We subscribe to the mission of “empowering our people to impact communities by bringing clients’ visions to life,” so if this speaks to you, let’s connect!\n\nAt CESO, a Data Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the company’s enterprise data architecture. This position develops scalable, secure, and governed data solutions that support reporting, analytics, operational excellence, and AI initiatives. The Data Architect translates business requirements into technical data solutions, establishes architecture standards, and ensures enterprise data is reliable, accessible, and positioned to support future growth.\nPrimary Responsibilities\nDevelop, implement, and maintain enterprise data architecture standards, frameworks, design patterns, and best practices to ensure consistency, scalability, security, and maintainability across the company's data platforms and solutions.\nDevelop and maintain logical, physical, dimensional, and semantic data models. Design enterprise database architectures, backend data structures, and scalable schema designs that support business applications, integrations, analytics, and AI initiatives.\nDesign and oversee enterprise data integration solutions, including APIs, ELT/ETL processes, cloud platforms, and reporting environments, ensuring scalable, secure, and reliable data movement\nPartner with Data Engineers to design scalable lakehouse, warehouse, and data pipeline solutions using Microsoft Fabric, SQL, and Azure technologies.\nWork with business stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into technical designs.\nAssist in establishing and maintaining enterprise data governance and compliance practices, including data quality, data ownership, stewardship, classification, and retention standards.\nProvide architectural guidance for databases optimization, indexing strategies, partitioning, and performance tuning to support enterprise-scale workloads\nReview data solutions for alignment with architecture standards, security requirements, and business objectives while maintaining documentation, data catalogs and lineage information.\nDesign enterprise data platform architectures that support disaster recovery, backup, business continuity, and high availability requirements.\nSupport the development of AI-ready data platforms that enable advanced analytics, machine learning, automation, and future AI initiatives.\nProvide analytical and problem-solving expertise to evaluate data-related opportunities, and decisions and communication them to relevant parties within the organization.\nCollaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders to gather requirements, align priorities, and deliver enterprise data solutions.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nPosition Requirements\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience is required.\nMaster’s degree is preferred.\nMinimum of 5 years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, database administration, analytics engineering, enterprise data architecture or related disciplines is required.\nExperience documenting and communicating technical architecture decisions and recommendations is required.\nExperience supporting cloud modernization, digital transformation, or enterprise data platform initiatives is preferred.\nMicrosoft Fabric, Azure Data Engineer, Azure Data Fundamentals, or related certifications, are preferred.\nRelevant certifications such as Certified Data Management Professional, Microsoft data certifications, or similar, are preferred.\nExperience working with Microsoft Fabric, SQL Server, Azure SQL, data warehouses, data lakes, Data Factory or lakehouse architectures is required.\nProficiency in SQL and working with relational and analytical data structures is required.\nStrong understanding of data architecture principles, data modeling, database design, and integration patterns is required.\nKnowledge of DAMA-DMBOK principles, data governance frameworks, and enterprise data management best practices is required.\nUnderstanding of security, access controls, privacy requirements, and compliance considerations related to enterprise data is required.\nExperience designing data models for operational reporting, business intelligence, and KPI Frameworks and analytics solutions is preferred.\nExperience supporting AI, machine learning, Copilot, or advanced analytics initiatives is preferred.\nBenefits and Perks\nFlexible and Hybrid Work Schedule\nPaid Time Off – Credited to You 100% Upfront\n401K with a Company Match\nRewards and Recognition Program\nTraining and Development to Foster Professional Growth\nPaid Holidays\nMedical / Dental / Vision Coverage\nWelcome Box\nCasual Dress Code\nReimbursement for Professional Licenses\nPaid Time Off for Community Team Service Events\nVoluntary or Supplemental Short-Term / Long-Term Disability\nEmployee Assistance Program\nCompany Paid Bonding and Recovery\nEmployee Events such as Lunches and Outings to Foster a Positive Work Environment\nCESO Compensation Transparency:\n\nThe pay band shown reflects the minimum and maximum base salary for this position at CESO. Actual pay is determined by several factors, including location, experience, education, skills, and internal equity. Our pay structures are benchmarked against industry and market data to stay competitive. Each offer is based on a full review of a candidate’s background, qualifications, and fit for the role.\n\nBelow are the typical new hire pay ranges for this position based on location:\n\n• Akron, OH: $85,897 - $108,803\n• Columbus, OH: $90,669 - $114,848\n• Dayton, OH: $90,669 - $114,848\n\nCESO is a principle-centered organization that aligns with strong service values, integrity, and authenticity. We develop and inspire through training and coaching on the job. At CESO, we believe that work should be more rewarding than just a paycheck. In addition to a comprehensive benefit and compensation program, we create memories and friendships through our employee and service events.\n\nCESO, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This organization participates in E-Verify and is a drug-free workplace. Criminal background checks and drug/alcohol checks are required.\n\nWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. 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We develop leaders and empower our associates to use their skills and talents to positively impact the world through service – to our coworkers, clients, and communities. We subscribe to the mission of “empowering our people to impact communities by bringing clients’ visions to life,” so if this speaks to you, let’s connect!\n\nAt CESO, a Data Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the company’s enterprise data architecture. This position develops scalable, secure, and governed data solutions that support reporting, analytics, operational excellence, and AI initiatives. The Data Architect translates business requirements into technical data solutions, establishes architecture standards, and ensures enterprise data is reliable, accessible, and positioned to support future growth.\nPrimary Responsibilities\nDevelop, implement, and maintain enterprise data architecture standards, frameworks, design patterns, and best practices to ensure consistency, scalability, security, and maintainability across the company's data platforms and solutions.\nDevelop and maintain logical, physical, dimensional, and semantic data models. Design enterprise database architectures, backend data structures, and scalable schema designs that support business applications, integrations, analytics, and AI initiatives.\nDesign and oversee enterprise data integration solutions, including APIs, ELT/ETL processes, cloud platforms, and reporting environments, ensuring scalable, secure, and reliable data movement\nPartner with Data Engineers to design scalable lakehouse, warehouse, and data pipeline solutions using Microsoft Fabric, SQL, and Azure technologies.\nWork with business stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into technical designs.\nAssist in establishing and maintaining enterprise data governance and compliance practices, including data quality, data ownership, stewardship, classification, and retention standards.\nProvide architectural guidance for databases optimization, indexing strategies, partitioning, and performance tuning to support enterprise-scale workloads\nReview data solutions for alignment with architecture standards, security requirements, and business objectives while maintaining documentation, data catalogs and lineage information.\nDesign enterprise data platform architectures that support disaster recovery, backup, business continuity, and high availability requirements.\nSupport the development of AI-ready data platforms that enable advanced analytics, machine learning, automation, and future AI initiatives.\nProvide analytical and problem-solving expertise to evaluate data-related opportunities, and decisions and communication them to relevant parties within the organization.\nCollaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders to gather requirements, align priorities, and deliver enterprise data solutions.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nPosition Requirements\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience is required.\nMaster’s degree is preferred.\nMinimum of 5 years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, database administration, analytics engineering, enterprise data architecture or related disciplines is required.\nExperience documenting and communicating technical architecture decisions and recommendations is required.\nExperience supporting cloud modernization, digital transformation, or enterprise data platform initiatives is preferred.\nMicrosoft Fabric, Azure Data Engineer, Azure Data Fundamentals, or related certifications, are preferred.\nRelevant certifications such as Certified Data Management Professional, Microsoft data certifications, or similar, are preferred.\nExperience working with Microsoft Fabric, SQL Server, Azure SQL, data warehouses, data lakes, Data Factory or lakehouse architectures is required.\nProficiency in SQL and working with relational and analytical data structures is required.\nStrong understanding of data architecture principles, data modeling, database design, and integration patterns is required.\nKnowledge of DAMA-DMBOK principles, data governance frameworks, and enterprise data management best practices is required.\nUnderstanding of security, access controls, privacy requirements, and compliance considerations related to enterprise data is required.\nExperience designing data models for operational reporting, business intelligence, and KPI Frameworks and analytics solutions is preferred.\nExperience supporting AI, machine learning, Copilot, or advanced analytics initiatives is preferred.\nBenefits and Perks\nFlexible and Hybrid Work Schedule\nPaid Time Off – Credited to You 100% Upfront\n401K with a Company Match\nRewards and Recognition Program\nTraining and Development to Foster Professional Growth\nPaid Holidays\nMedical / Dental / Vision Coverage\nWelcome Box\nCasual Dress Code\nReimbursement for Professional Licenses\nPaid Time Off for Community Team Service Events\nVoluntary or Supplemental Short-Term / Long-Term Disability\nEmployee Assistance Program\nCompany Paid Bonding and Recovery\nEmployee Events such as Lunches and Outings to Foster a Positive Work Environment\nCESO Compensation Transparency:\n\nThe pay band shown reflects the minimum and maximum base salary for this position at CESO. Actual pay is determined by several factors, including location, experience, education, skills, and internal equity. Our pay structures are benchmarked against industry and market data to stay competitive. Each offer is based on a full review of a candidate’s background, qualifications, and fit for the role.\n\nBelow are the typical new hire pay ranges for this position based on location:\n\n• Akron, OH: $85,897 - $108,803\n• Columbus, OH: $90,669 - $114,848\n• Dayton, OH: $90,669 - $114,848\n\nCESO is a principle-centered organization that aligns with strong service values, integrity, and authenticity. We develop and inspire through training and coaching on the job. At CESO, we believe that work should be more rewarding than just a paycheck. In addition to a comprehensive benefit and compensation program, we create memories and friendships through our employee and service events.\n\nCESO, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This organization participates in E-Verify and is a drug-free workplace. Criminal background checks and drug/alcohol checks are required.\n\nWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. 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