Data Architect

The Data Architect is responsible for the architecture and architectural deliverables for Cook Medical IT data environments. In alignment with enterprise architectural practices, they work closely with a team including data engineers, solution architects, software engineers, and operations staff to ensure a high quality, well-designed, and functioning IT data environments.

**Hybird or Remote position with expectation of Eastern Time Zone Hours.

• Define an appropriate set of deliverables and processes for activities in the data domain
• Collaborate with other members of the architecture team and subject matter experts to define the future state and influence priorities across IT technology to enhance and mature data capabilities.
• Participate in the evaluation and selection of key technologies and identify pilot opportunities.
• Conduct analysis of industry best practices, market offerings, and Cook opportunities to be proactive in advancing capabilities.
• Ensure the architecture / design of data components adhere to enterprise principles and quality standards.
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate potential technical risks per strategy or project.

• Collaborate with enterprise architects to ensure that standards are appropriate for the data domain
• Agree deviations from standards for individual projects
• Work in partnership with multidisciplinary teams to deliver well-designed solutions and help mature support staff procedures.
• Effective oral and written communications throughout various levels of the global organization.
• Ability to work in collaborative and independent work situations and environments with minimal supervision.
• Must have excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Must work and interact effectively and professionally with and for others to achieve company goals.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, technology, engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years experience in data engineering, data architecture, and/or data modeling.
• 5 years in a data architecture role
• Knowledge of data pipeline tools and scripting/programming languages.

• Expertise in data modeling and data architecture principles and toolsets
• Proficiency with data engineering principles
• Proficiency with commercial database platform capabilities
• Demonstrated organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to quickly comprehend new technology capabilities and apply use.

Physical Requirements:

• Works under general office environment conditions
• Sitting for extended periods, utilizes close visual acuity for working with computers, equipment, etc.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, subject to reasonable accommodation requirements under the ADA

• Requires occasional early morning or late evening teleconferences
• International and domestic travel as required