Senior Data Architect/Modeler - Snowflake/Data Vault

Location: Preferably local to Minneapolis, MN. Occasional need to travel to client offices across the US.
Employment Type: Open to W-2 Salary, W-2 Hourly, or C2C. 
Compensation: $80/hr W-2 Hourly, $150,000-$165,000 Salary, or $100/hr on C2C. Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, and overall qualifications.
Requirements: must be authorized to work legally in the US without sponsorship, now or in the future.

About Us

Concord isn't your typical consulting firm; we are an execution company with a passion for making things happen. Our mission is to help clients enhance customer experiences, optimize operations, and revolutionize their product offerings through seamless integration, optimization, and activation of technology and data.

We are purpose-built, merging the industry’s top specialty companies to amplify our Innovation Capabilities in analytics & AI, data management & engineering, UX and digital experience, and technical platform integration, automation & security engineering.

• Serve as a data architect and data modeling lead on client projects, driving the successful execution of comprehensive data management strategies.
• Develop and lead data architecture strategies and roadmaps to align with client business objectives and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Design conceptual, logical and physical data models adhering to industry standards and to serve business requirements.
• Create dimensional models geared towards enterprise reporting and self-service business consumption.
• Works closely with data owners, stewards, and SMEs to understand business data and reporting requirements and terminology.
• Works closely with technical resources to understand architecture principles, data domains, and underlying data sources.
• Captures data mapping and transformation rules needed to move data from existing sources to future targets.
• Uses data profiling and/or additional research to understand source data to mitigate data quality concerns.
• Oversees implementation of data pipelines to migrate data as needed and validate/document success.
• Develop and enforce robust data standards, policies, best practices, and procedures to uphold data quality, integrity, and security.
• Lead the assessment, selection, and adoption of cutting-edge data management technologies to build scalable and efficient end-to-end solutions tailored to client needs.
• Design and implement high-performance solutions leveraging cloud platforms such as Snowflake and Databricks, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
• Define and execute comprehensive data governance strategies, ensuring security, compliance, and data discoverability across the organization.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to team members, fostering professional growth and enhancing team capabilities.

• Over 10 years of expertise in data management, including 5+ years as a Data Architect, delivering innovative solutions and driving transformative initiatives.
• Proven track record of leading and delivering complex, large-scale data modernization projects in Snowflake across diverse industries, and Data Vault expertise is a must. 
• Comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience with various data architecture patterns, including data warehouse, data mesh, data vault, and data lakehouse, to address modern analytics needs.
• Experience in data analysis and profiling of source data independently to research and document data scenarios.
• Experience in analyzing legacy data warehouse implementations in HANA, identify gaps and provide recommendations to apply for future state data models to be deployed on Snowflake
• Experience in developing detailed data models and ERDs including conceptual, logical and physical data models enabling robust data structuring and optimization for both operational and analytical data stores.
• Expert level understanding and past experience working with SAP data including SAP ECC, S4 HANA, APO, IBP etc.
• Experience in generating source-to-target data mapping documents as a deliverables to assist in data pipelines implementation.
• Functional understanding and data architecture experience with Finance, Supply Chian, Quality and Manufacturing data domains.
• Experienced in leveraging industry-standard tools such as SQL DBM, Lucidchart, and ER/Studio for designing and maintaining standard data models.
• Exceptional ability to translate vague and complex business requirements into well-structured and scalable data models that align with organizational goals.
• Advanced expertise in SQL and Python, with proven capabilities in data ingestion, querying, extraction, and transformation.
• Extensive hands-on experience with leading data platforms, including Snowflake and Databricks, to architect and implement high-performance solutions.
• Solid understanding of modern data and integration patterns, including APIs, event-driven architectures, streaming, and ELT/ETL workflows
• Experienced in implementing comprehensive data governance frameworks and deploying data catalog solutions to enhance data quality, security, and discoverability.
• Ability to problem-solve in dynamic, evolving environments and provide consultative insights during high-pressure conversations.
• Ability to lead a group of data modelers and data mapping analysts.
• Collaborate with Data Analysts, BI and Data Engineering teams to ensure alignment across architecture and engineering practices.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage technical and business-oriented audiences effectively.
• Competence in prioritizing and managing multiple competing responsibilities while ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Adaptable, forward-thinking mindset with a commitment to continuous learning and growth.

What We Offer (W-2 Employment)

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to support your overall well-being.
• Employer Contributions to Health Savings Accounts (HSA): For employees enrolled in High Deductible Health Plans, Concord contributes toward your HSA.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses, plus a Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) for wellness and personal development.
• Disability Insurance: Short-term (up to 12 weeks) and long-term coverage, fully paid by the employer.
• Life and AD&D Insurance: Employer-provided coverage of with options for additional voluntary coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Support for legal, financial, and personal challenges. 
• 401(k) Retirement Savings: 1% employer match. 
• Career Growth Opportunities: Pathways for advancement and skill development.
• Team Engagement Activities: Regular team-building events and company-sponsored activities to foster collaboration and connection.
• PTO & Holidays (only W-2 Salary)*: Paid time off for vacation, sick days, and personal time. We offer 8 company-paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday. 

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Concord is an execution partner helping organizations drive digital transformation, modernization and scalable technology solutions. We deliver real results that solve real business challenges. We operate globally and are growing fast, shaping the future of technology. Join a team trusted by top companies to drive strategic growth and operational excellence!