Senior Data Architect

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Design, develop, and manage the organization’s enterprise data architecture to support efficient data access, integration, and management. Responsible for implementing and optimizing data solutions such as Data Mesh, Data Fabric, and Data Pipelines, ensuring alignment with business goals and scalability for future needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop and implement strategies for modern data architecture, including Data Mesh and Data Fabric, to promote decentralized data ownership and interoperability.
• Design and maintain robust, scalable, and secure data pipelines to support analytics, machine learning, and operational systems.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, data engineers, and data scientists to translate business needs into data architecture solutions.
• Define and enforce data governance policies, ensuring data quality, security, and compliance across the organization.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies and platforms to enhance the organization’s data capabilities.
• Develop and maintain documentation for data architecture, standards, and processes.
• Provide technical leadership in projects related to data integration, migration, and transformation.
• Ensure alignment of data architecture with overall IT and business strategies.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Potential to supervise personnel as team grows.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Expertise in designing and implementing Data Mesh and Data Fabric (Hybrid) frameworks.
• Strong understanding of data pipeline development, including ETL/ELT processes and real-time streaming.
• Knowledge of cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP) and related tools for data integration and management.
• Proficient in database systems, data modeling, and data warehousing concepts.
• Familiarity with data governance and compliance standards (e.g., CUI, HIPAA).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a strong focus on scalability and performance.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Problem-solving mindset with strong attention to detail.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10 years of experience in data architecture or related roles.
• Proven experience in implementing Data Mesh, Data Fabric, and building complex data pipelines.
• Certifications in data-related technologies or platforms (e.g., Azure Data Engineer, AWS Certified Data Analytics) are a plus.
• Experience with data governance and compliance solutions such as Purview is a plus.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
 
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
 
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