Data Architect

Job Description

SUMMARY: We are seeking a Data Architect to both lead and actively contribute to the design, implementation, and evolution of our data platform. This role requires a balance of strategic oversight and hands-on execution, ensuring that our data architecture is scalable, secure, and optimized for rapid experimentation and decision-making. The ideal candidate will be deeply involved in data modeling, data warehousing, and data integration efforts while also mentoring and guiding team members. Additionally, this role will oversee the management of our Snowflake data warehouse through dbt, ensuring data transformation, governance, and efficiency across our analytics infrastructure.

You will be an integral part of an Agile team, collaborating with product managers, designers, researchers, and technical leads to drive Tallo’s data strategy forward.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

•           Design and implement data architectures that support Tallo’s evolving needs, focusing on scalability, security, and performance.

•           Develop and maintain data models across databases, including AWS Aurora (SQL), AWS DynamoDB (NoSQL), OpenSearch, and Snowflake.

•           Lead the design, development, and optimization of data pipelines, integrating real-time and batch data from multiple sources.

•           Manage and optimize Snowflake data warehouse operations, utilizing dbt for data transformation and governance.

•           Collaborate with engineering teams to implement and maintain RESTful APIs for integrating with third-party tools and external data systems.

•           Establish and enforce data security best practices, including encryption (AES-256, TLS), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and role-based access control (RBAC), leveraging OKTA for identity and access management.

•           Ensure data governance policies and procedures are effectively implemented to maintain data quality, compliance, and security.

•           Monitor and optimize data platform performance using tools such as NewRelic and AWS CloudWatch.

•           Work closely with analytics teams to ensure data accessibility and accuracy for tracking user behavior, preferences, and engagement using tools like Segment, HotJar, Heap, and Tableau.

•           Foster a culture of continuous improvement and experimentation by designing architectures that support A/B testing and rapid iteration.

•           Maintain thorough documentation of data architectures, data models, and data pipelines.

•           Utilize strong problem-solving and communication skills to support cross-functional collaboration.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None at this time.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

• 5+ years of experience in data architecture, data modeling, and data warehousing.
• Expertise in relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., AWS Aurora, AWS DynamoDB, Snowflake).
• Experience designing and implementing data pipelines using AWS services (e.g., AWS SQS, AWS Lambda).
• Proficiency in SQL and data modeling tools.
• Hands-on experience managing and optimizing Snowflake and working with dbt.
• Strong understanding of data security and compliance best practices.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and the software development lifecycle.
• Proven ability to architect and maintain enterprise data solutions for high-volume applications.
• A growth mindset with a passion for learning and mentoring others

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Certificates and Licenses: None required.

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Ability to triage and resolve complex technical issues related to both code and data.
• Strong foundation in responsive web design and cross-browser compatibility.
• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time.
• Ability to clear the required background check.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Experience working with LightCast APIs or similar labor market data providers.
• Familiarity with analytics tools (e.g., Segment, HotJar, Heap, Tableau).
• Experience with identity and access management solutions (e.g., OKTA).
• Knowledge of microservice architectures.
• Proficiency in Python, Spring Boot, Redis, Elastic Search, Progressive Web Apps (PWA), and Open Search.
• Experience with Jira and software project management tools.
• Background in Software as a Service (SaaS) development.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with mobile application development and React Native.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level.  Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range. 

We anticipate the salary range to be $66,379.50 to $170,037.60. Eligible employees may receive a bonus. This salary is not guaranteed, as an individual’s compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. 

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.  All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.  It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

Job Type

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.  It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting stridecareers@k12.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.