Director, Data Architecture

Sodexo Careers•North Bethesda, MD

13d•Remote

About The Position

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Director, Data Architecture to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our Microsoft Azure and Oracle-based data ecosystem. This role will drive enterprise data strategy, ensuring scalability, security, and performance across Azure Analytics, Databricks, Dremio, Oracle EDW, Oracle Analytics, Oracle GoldenGate, and other relevant platforms. Remote role with the preferred candidate residing in the Eastern or Central time zones

Requirements

7+ years of experience in data architecture, engineering, or analytics leadership roles.
Expertise in Microsoft Azure (Synapse, Databricks, Event Hubs, Service Bus, Purview, Data Factory) and Oracle (EDW, Analytics Cloud, GoldenGate, ODI) technologies.
Strong understanding of data governance, compliance, and security frameworks.
Experience with SQL, Python, Spark, and related languages for data engineering and analytics.
Leadership experience in scaling data teams and implementing large-scale enterprise solutions.
Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Requirement - 7 years
Minimum Functional Requirement - 7 years of distribution and procurement experience including current systems and process flows related to order catalogs, implementation and opportunity analysis

Nice To Haves

Certifications in Azure Solutions Architect, Oracle Analytics, Databricks, or related technologies a plus
Experience with AI/ML-driven analytics platforms within Microsoft and Oracle ecosystems a plus
Knowledge of serverless and microservices architectures within Azure and Oracle Cloud a plus

Responsibilities

Architect and implement cloud and hybrid data platforms leveraging Azure and Oracle technologies
Design enterprise data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Azure Service Bus, Event Hubs, and common ETL tools
Oversee data governance, compliance, and security following best practices for GRC frameworks
Optimize data warehousing and analytics using Azure Data Lake, Databricks, Dremio, Oracle EDW, and Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC)
Lead data migration and integration projects using Oracle GoldenGate, Azure Logic Apps, and Kafka for real-time data streaming
Implement best practices for data modeling, lineage tracking, and metadata management with Microsoft and other tools
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure data strategy alignment with business objectives
Build and mentor a team of data engineers and architects, driving innovation and operational excellence