Data Architect I

Arizona Diamondbacks•Phoenix, AZ

12d

About The Position

The Data Architect I, as part of the Baseball Information Systems team, is responsible for the development and maintenance of baseball-related databases and data architecture. The Data Architect I will work with the team to evaluate and improve our data systems, ETL processes, and integrations with internal and external data sources. The successful candidate will also help identify changing data needs and develop related solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent field
Knowledge and interest in the latest technologies with the ability to learn new technologies quickly
Good communication skills – both written and verbal
Ability to work independently or collaboratively and multi-task efficiently
Strong SQL and database programming skills
Experience working with Microsoft SQL Server RDBMS

Nice To Haves

Experience with ETL processes, data integration, or cloud data platforms
Experience with Python or another programming language
Baseball knowledge and experience

Responsibilities

Assist in designing and evolving data architecture across databases, data warehouses, data lakes/lakehouses, and related data systems
Design, develop, and maintain ETL/ELT processes that integrate data from internal systems and external vendors
Research and evaluate emerging data technologies and platforms, including cloud data platforms and technologies such as Databricks, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud, and assist in determining where they may provide value
Work with baseball-related departments to understand data needs and develop solutions that support scouting, player development, baseball administration, and research
Evaluate existing databases, data processes, and vendor integrations to identify opportunities for improvement, modernization, and automation
Import and integrate data from disparate external sources and automate processes for repeatability and reliability
Optimize centralized MS SQL databases and data processes for efficient retrieval and processing of large datasets
Monitor databases and data processes and help identify and resolve issues affecting data quality, reliability, or performance
Follow data security, development, and architectural standards
Additional duties as assigned

Benefits

Health benefits that start your first day of employment (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Generous 401K plan
Employee Assistance Program
13 paid holidays
Paid Vacation
Sick days (6)
Extended Holiday Break
Paid Parental Leave (12 weeks)
Team Shop Discount
Free Gym Membership
Complementary tickets to Diamondbacks home games
Free parking