Database Architect

Asheville, NC
Full Time
Experienced

Database Architect 

Who We Are 

Artisan Studios, a leading digital innovation consultancy, crafts elegant digital solutions that accelerate success for our clients. We are a team of talented, compassionate, and inclusive professionals who share a passion for technology and an unwavering drive to grow. Our work spans from application and infrastructure modernization to cloud migration and custom end-to-end product development.

We’re looking for a Database Architect to join our team of Artisans! 

About the Role 

The Database Architect will play a key role in shaping modern data strategy, focusing on designing and implementing robust, scalable, and secure database solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of cloud-based data architectures, data governance, and enabling self-service data access. The Database Architect will work closely with business domains, data teams, and IT to ensure alignment between data initiatives and corporate strategy.

Key responsibilities 

  • Architecture Design: Design and implement database architectures leveraging AWS services (S3, Glue Data Catalog, Lake Formation, Athena, Redshift, etc.), and potentially integrate with existing systems like Teradata and Databricks. Develop architecture diagrams for various deployment scenarios (All-AWS, integrations with Databricks/Teradata, open-source services, 3rd party services).
  • Data Governance: Implement data governance frameworks, define metadata standards, and ensure data quality. Establish and manage data contracts between data producers and consumers. Utilize tools like Amazon DataZone and AWS Glue Data Quality.
  • Data Modeling and Storage: Design data models, implement data storage solutions using S3 table buckets and Apache Iceberg format. Establish ETL patterns and data lineage tracking using AWS Glue and OpenLineage. Implement data lifecycle rules for archiving.
  • Technology Evaluation and Selection: Evaluate and recommend database technologies and tools to support business needs. Ensure interoperability and scalability of solutions.
  • Performance Optimization: Optimize database performance, ensure data security, and maintain system availability.
  • Migration and Modernization: Develop and execute data migration and modernization plans. Analyze existing Teradata query patterns and identify workloads for migration.
  • Training and Upskilling: Support upskilling of data consumers to become producers by providing training on tools like Amazon DataZone, Sagemaker Unified Studio, and Athena SQL Analytics.

About the Candidate 

Owning a deep understanding of AWS products and services, you are a driven, knowledgeable contributor. You have strong communication skills and the ability to think critically when it comes to product solutions. You have strong technical and troubleshooting skills with a collaborative mindset.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience 

  • Extensive experience in database architecture and design
  • Proficiency with AWS data services (S3, Glue, Lake Formation, Athena, Redshift, DataZone, Sagemaker)
  • Experience with data governance, metadata management, and data quality
  • Strong understanding of data modeling and ETL processes
  • Experience with Apache Iceberg and Parquet file formats
  • Knowledge of data lineage tracking and OpenLineage
  • Familiarity with database migration and modernization strategies
  • Experience with Teradata and Databricks is a plus
  • Ability to analyze query patterns and workloads for optimization and migration
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Experience with Agile methodologies and product-oriented development
  • Understanding of infrastructure-as-code and serverless computing concepts

Extra Credit

  • AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Database – Specialty)
  • Experience with generative AI use cases within a data infrastructure
  • Familiarity with network graph analysis and clustering algorithms

Core Competencies 

  • Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm 
  • Tech Savvy - Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications
  • Collaborative - Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives 
  • Strategic Mindset - Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies
  • Situational Adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations

More about our team

We’re a creative company with a deep and equal passion for strategy, technology and design. Our work is diverse, and so is our team. We’re committed to building a culture where differences are embraced. Our team is fantastic, but we've got room for you if you're interested...

More about our benefits

Our clients appreciate that we always bring our "A" game. But to do that consistently requires life balance—we get that. Flexible working hours and remote work environments give our staff the freedom to enjoy both their life and their career.  Artisan offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, 401k matching, and more.  

Additional information

We believe our differences make us stronger. To ensure our culture continues to incorporate everyone’s perspectives and experience, we celebrate and encourage diversity.  Artisan is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, veteran status, marital status or other prohibited factors under applicable federal, state, and local laws.  

As a remote-first, digitally innovative technology consulting firm, we pride ourselves on our ability to meet the needs of our clients. As such, you may be required to travel quarterly, depending on the specific client responsibilities of your role. This position requires constant operation of a computer, various software programs and other electronic productivity tools. This position requires prolonged observation of a computer screen. Additionally, it requires regular participation in virtual meetings and training. Artisan participates in e-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires as part of our commitment to a compliant and secure workplace.


 
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