Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• As Enterprise Data Architect (EDA), serves as the subject matter expert in data warehousing.
• Has responsibility for developing the overall data architecture strategy and leading the design and implementation of scaleable, robust solutions incorporating ETL, data hygiene and business intelligence.
• Collaborates with application designers to identify and model these integrative views and determine the quality of service requirements -- data currency, availability, response times and data volumes.
• Streamlines data flows and removes unnecessary costs from the complex, fragmented, heterogeneous data architecture that is found in most large enterprises.
• Is knowledgeable of where data is maintained and accessed throughout the enterprise.
• Understands the business needs as well as the technology that will be required to meet those needs, with a focus on enterprise-wide data sharing, distribution and integrity issues.
• Coordinates all enterprise efforts that affect data, with a focus on data that moves through the enterprise.
• Creates the overall architectural design of the data warehouse.
• Coordinates and participates in business analysis and requirements definition.
• Provides recommendations for data cleansing standards and processes.
• Designs and specifies ETL and other data movement/manipulation processes.
• Assists in the assessment and analysis of data quality.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.
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ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES:

• Responsible for designing and managing the implementation of technical solutions to meet specific business needs within the research data lake.
• Act as a bridge between business problems and technology solutions, ensuring that software, systems, and infrastructure align with strategic goals.
• Responsible for driving efforts to mature solutions relating to imaging data and master identity data management.
• Design systems that meet security, regulatory, and performance requirements.
• Create high-level architectural plans for software or infrastructure that align with business objectives through direct collaboration with data analysts.
• Architecture design will consider performance, scalability, supportability, and resource consumption/cost optimization.
• Work with stakeholders to understand both technical and business needs of end-users.
• Evaluate and choose appropriate tools, platforms, and frameworks based on the requirements.
• Support ongoing collaboration with development and engineering team, ensuring adherence to architectural principles, to ensure project success.
• Communicate effectively with key stakeholders as appropriate on plans, progress, issues and risks.
• Monitor utilization, performance, and costs. Collaborate with others to recommend and implement continuous improvements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or a related field and five years of data warehousing or related experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Knowledge of emerging trends in business intelligence.

NOTE: Tasks related to this position can be performed remotely with only occasional visits to an Emory University location. Eastern (EST) time zone business hours may apply. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee. Emory does not approve as a primary work location in the following states; NJ, AK, and HI, any U.S. Territories or outside of the United States.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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