Midrex Technologies, Inc. ยท 2 days ago
Data Architect
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
6+ years expMidrex Technologies, Inc. is the world leader in direct reduction technology, focusing on decarbonization in the iron and steel industry. They are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Data Architect to develop and implement an enterprise data strategy, governance framework, and technical architecture to leverage data as a strategic asset.
Mining
Responsibilities
Design and evolve the enterprise data architecture to support business strategy and digital transformation initiatives
Define the roadmap for data platforms, including data lakes, data warehouses, pipelines, and APIs
Ensure the architecture supports scalability, interoperability, and performance across analytics, applications, and operational systems
Partner with business and compliance stakeholders to design and implement a comprehensive data governance framework
Define data ownership, stewardship, metadata standards, and data quality rules
Establish and maintain data catalogs and lineage documentation
Lead the selection, design, and implementation of modern data platforms (cloud or hybrid), including integration tools, ETL/ELT pipelines, MDM, and data security technologies
Collaborate with SysOps and security teams to ensure secure, resilient, and cost-effective infrastructure
Translate business needs into enterprise data models, logical/physical data designs, and scalable pipelines
Define standards, patterns, and best practices for data modeling, ingestion, transformation, and access
Support use case delivery (e.g., analytics, AI/ML, BI, regulatory reporting) through design guidance and hands-on architecture
Act as the data strategy thought partner to executive and operational stakeholders
Mentor data analysts, and teammates on architectural and governance standards
Advocate for data literacy and responsible data practices across the organization
Qualification
Required
Expertise in cloud data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), data modeling, and data warehousing (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery)
Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK, DCAM), data privacy standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), and security best practices
Experience with modern data tools such as dbt, Kafka, Airflow, Informatica, Talend, or similar
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously under time sensitive deadlines
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field
6+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or enterprise information management
Proven track record designing enterprise data solutions in complex, multi-system environments
Preferred
Experience in engineering organizations and global enterprise environments
Familiarity with data mesh, data fabric, or decentralized data architectures
Certification in cloud architecture (AWS/Azure/GCP), data governance, or TOGAF
Experience working with small to mid-sized organizations
Experience around organizing IIoT and OT level data modeling
Benefits
Competitive benefits effective from Day 1
Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) matching (up to 6%)
Profit sharing with 401(k) kicker
Generous overtime for qualified positions
4 weeks of paid vacation
Tuition reimbursement
Raffles for professional sports tickets
Half-day Fridays
Flexible home/office work practices
Paid time to volunteer
Employee recognition awards
Company
Midrex Technologies, Inc.
Midrex Technologies is a mining & metals company offering direct reduction iron-making services.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Gerry Gill
Chief Financial Officer
KC Woody
Chief Operating Officer
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