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Deckers Brands · 5 hours ago

Director, Data Architecture

Deckers Brands is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. The Director of Data Architecture will define and evolve the enterprise data architecture, ensuring a robust data foundation that powers analytics and innovation while collaborating with various teams to implement cutting-edge data principles.
ApparelFashionLifestyleLogisticsManufacturingRetailTextiles
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Responsibilities

Define and evolve enterprise data architecture principles, standards, and reference architectures aligned to business priorities and modern practices
Lead the design and maintenance of enterprise conceptual, logical, and physical data structures, ensuring consistent definitions and shared semantics
Establish domain-oriented architecture patterns for reusable, governed data products and interoperable data flows
Develop architecture patterns supporting both batch and streaming workloads, including event-driven approaches and canonical representations
Partner with data engineering teams to translate architecture and logical designs into scalable physical implementations on AWS cloud data platforms
Ensure consistent data definitions, lineage, and metadata documentation across domains by enabling cataloging and lineage platforms
Maintain a central repository of architecture artifacts, definitions, and metadata documentation
Influence data design decisions across programs and projects through architecture reviews and standards enforcement
Facilitate architecture and data design workshops with business and technical stakeholders
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of data architects and specialists, ensuring consistent delivery of architecture outcomes
Stay current on evolving architecture trends and evaluate their applicability to Deckers

Qualification

Data ArchitectureAWS Data ServicesData CatalogingMetadata ManagementData MeshEvent-Driven DesignData ProductsAnalytical SkillsCollaboration SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field; Master's degree preferred
10 to 15 years of experience in data architecture roles, including leadership experience
Significant experience designing and implementing architecture in cloud-based, modern data ecosystems
Experience supporting large-scale data programs within retail, consumer products, or related industries preferred
Familiarity with AWS data services such as S3, Redshift, Glue, and Lake Formation
Experience with data cataloging, metadata management, and lineage tracking platforms
Understanding of modern data formats and storage approaches including Parquet, Iceberg, and Delta Lake
Deep expertise in conceptual, logical, and physical data architecture across diverse technology stacks
Strong understanding of modern data architecture concepts including data mesh, event-driven design, and data products
Ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable and reusable architecture designs and standards
Excellent collaboration, facilitation, and influencing skills across technical and business teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities combined with a results-driven mindset

Preferred

Experience supporting large-scale data programs within retail, consumer products, or related industries

Benefits

Competitive Pay and Bonuses
Financial Planning and wellbeing
Time away from work
Extras, discounts and perks
Growth and Development
Health and Wellness

Company

Deckers Brands

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Footwear & Apparel Company

H1B Sponsorship

Deckers Brands has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (21)
2024 (20)
2023 (19)
2022 (27)
2021 (21)
2020 (17)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
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1993-10-22IPO

Leadership Team

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Jessica Boer
VP, Global Retail
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Angela Salanoa Ogbechie
Chief Supply Chain Officer
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