Deckers Brands · 3 weeks ago
Director, Data Architecture
Deckers Brands is a company committed to diversity and inclusion, and they are seeking a Director of Data Architecture. In this role, you will define, govern, and evolve the enterprise data architecture, ensuring a modern and resilient data ecosystem that supports the company's ambitious goals.
FashionLifestyleLogisticsManufacturingRetailApparelTextiles
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
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
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 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
Benefits
Competitive Pay and Bonuses - We’ve created a variety of competitive compensation programs to foster career development, reward success and to show our employees just how much they’re valued.
Financial Planning and wellbeing - No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. Our plans provide powerful ways to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future.
Time away from work - Sometimes we need time away to be with family, focus on our health or just simply recharge. Our plans support our employees’ needs to get out, get healthy and come back stronger than ever.
Extras, discounts and perks - Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a paycheck. From generous discounts to community-based programs, we offer a variety of cool extras
Growth and Development - Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion. That’s why we offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development.
Health and Wellness - There’s nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and at play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle.
Company
Deckers Brands
Footwear & Apparel Company
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1993-10-22IPO
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