Independence Pet Group · 4 hours ago
Data Architect
United States; Massachusetts
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expIndependence Pet Holdings is a corporate holding company managing a diverse portfolio of modern pet health brands and services. They are seeking a seasoned Data Architect to build data models and implement scalable data solutions using Azure Databricks, ensuring data quality and accessibility across platforms.
Pet
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design and implement data architecture solutions using Databricks, Spark, and Azure data services
Develop and optimize data models for both operational and analytical systems
Ensure data integrity, security, and accessibility across various platforms
Integrate data pipelines with event-based and microservice architectures leveraging Service Bus, Event Hub, and Functions
Create and maintain data standards, guidelines, and best practices
Conduct data quality assessments and implement data governance policies
Provide guidance on data storage solutions and ELT/ETL processes
Collaborate with developers, analysts, and data scientists to deliver trusted datasets for reporting, analytics, and machine learning use cases
Participate in architecture discussions, backlog refinement, estimation, and sprint planning
Contribute to defining and maintaining best practices, coding standards, and quality guidelines for data engineering
Perform code reviews, provide technical mentorship, and foster knowledge sharing within the team
Continuously evaluate and enhance data engineering tools, frameworks, and processes in the Azure environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
At least 10 years of experience in data architecture and data modeling
Proven experience with Databricks, Spark, and Azure data services
Solid understanding of Lakehouse architecture, Modern Data Warehousing, and Delta Lake concepts
Experience designing and maintaining config-driven ETL/ELT pipelines with support for Change Data Capture (CDC) and event/stream-based processing
Proficiency with NoSQL and SQL databases
Strong understanding of data modeling, schema design, and database performance optimization
Practical experience working with various file formats, including JSON, Parquet, and ORC
Familiarity with machine learning and AI integration within the data platform context
Hands-on experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitLab) and automating data workflow deployments
Solid understanding of data governance, lineage, and cloud security (Unity Catalog, encryption, access control)
Strong understanding of data governance and data quality principles
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Experience with data modeling tools and techniques
Knowledge of cloud-based data solutions and platforms
Benefits
Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision Insurance
Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
Company paid short-term and long-term disability
12 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Retirement savings plan
Personal Paid Time Off
Paid holidays and company-wide Wellness Day off
Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations
Pet friendly office environment
Commuter Benefits
Group Pet Insurance
On the job training and skills development
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company
Independence Pet Group
Independence Pet Group is an integrated, full-stack pet insurance platform.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$55.59M2023-11-15Private Equity· $55.59M
Leadership Team
Chip Aubry
Chief Technology Officer
David Martin
Vice President Of Strategic Partnerships
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