Beacon Technologies is seeking a Data Architect for our client partner. The Data and Analytics Solution Architect will be a key leader in shaping the organization’s data strategy and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the overall vision, design, and implementation plan of a data architecture that enables and empowers our business to meet and exceed their goals. This role requires a deep understanding of data management, data integration, and data governance, as well as the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven decision-making.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in a Data Architect, Sr. Engineering, or other related role, preferably within the electrical contracting or energy sector, with a strong knowledge of database management systems (DBMS), data warehousing, and data integration tools.
• Proficiency in SQL, NoSQL, and other database query languages.
• Proficiency in Python, R, or Scala.
• Demonstrated experience with cloud-based data solutions (e.g., Azure, Google Cloud, Snowflake, Databricks).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) preferred.
• Knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with machine learning and AI preferred.
• Travel: 5-10%
• Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday- Friday. However, work may be performed at any time on any day of the week to meet business needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designs and helps implement robust, cost-effective data architecture solutions that align with business objectives and technical requirements.
• Implements data integration processes to ensure seamless data flow across various systems and platforms.
• Develops and maintains processes for data modeling, data dictionaries, and metadata management.
• Contributes to and improves data governance processes that ensure increasing maturing in data quality, integrity, and security.
• Collaborates with infrastructure engineers, data engineers, data scientists, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and translates them into technical solutions.
• Contributes to the selection and implementation of appropriate data governance and security practices to ensure data privacy and compliance.
• Monitors and optimizes the performance of the cloud data infrastructure.
• Drives innovation with latest cloud data technologies and trends.
• Documents and communicates complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
• The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities.
• Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

About Beacon Technologies

Are you looking to advance your career in information technology? Beacon Technologies offers career advancement opportunities, extensive training, and excellent benefits including paying for health and dental premiums for salaried employees. In addition to providing interesting opportunities, Beacon Technologies provides that old fashioned, personal touch, so you feel like a part of the Beacon team.

Beacon Technologies, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer with a functioning Affirmative Action Plan. It is the policy of Beacon Technologies, Inc. to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, ancestry, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Beacon Technologies, Inc. prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.