Enterprise Data Architect

Energy Trust of Oregon•Portland, OR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Data and Automation Manager, the Enterprise Data Architect is responsible for shaping and executing the organization’s data architecture strategy to enable trusted, secure, and effective use of data in support of Energy Trust’s business objectives. The Enterprise Data Architect translates business priorities into a coherent enterprise data architecture, defining standards for data models, integration, and analytics across transactional and analytical systems. Working closely with staff across the organization and with external technical and delivery contractors, the Enterprise Data Architect establishes a shared vision for how data is structured, integrated, and governed to improve data quality, decision-making and reporting. In addition to strategic leadership, the Enterprise Data Architect performs hands-on architecture and design work, including developing conceptual, logical, and physical data models, designing data integration patterns, and contributing directly to key data initiatives. An essential responsibility of this position is owning and working closely with a variety of database-focused projects, processes, tools and systems that accommodate the organization's large, complex datasets (including, but not limited to utility customer information, weather data, financial data, aggregated reporting datasets, and data warehouse ETL processes). The role balances pragmatism with best practices - implementing standards that fit Energy Trust’s current business model while remaining scalable for future growth. The Enterprise Data Architect acts as both a thought partner and a builder, ensuring that data solutions are well-designed, documented, and sustainable, and that teams across the organization can confidently use data as a strategic asset. This individual works as part of the IT team and uses proven management, analytic, technical, communication, and collaborative problem-solving skills to help maximize the capabilities and use of the Energy Trust’s business system. This role serves as an integral part of the IT Department and, as such, may be called upon to perform other IT duties. This position is expected to report to the Portland office quarterly at a minimum for all staff and other in-person meetings.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university or equivalent professional experience in the information technology field.
Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in data architecture and data engineering
Strong experience designing enterprise data architectures across transactional and analytical systems
Ability to develop and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models
Expertise in defining and applying data standards, naming conventions, and reference architectures
Understanding of data governance concepts, including data quality, metadata, stewardship, and lifecycle management
Demonstrated ability to perform hands-on data architecture and design work, not just advisory or oversight functions
Proficiency with relational databases and SQL; familiarity with Microsoft Dataverse or other modern cloud data platforms
Advanced experience in MS SQL Server database administration using MS SQL Server Management Studio, and T-SQL programming
Expertise in Microsoft SQL Server SSRS and SSIS development
Experience using Microsoft Fabric and Purview for data analytics and governance
Experience with Microsoft Dataverse or other cloud data architecture
Must have used source control tools such as Git to deliver products
Collaboration with data engineers, developers, technical analysts, and business analysts to implement architectural designs
Strong analytical thinking to balance ideal architecture with pragmatic constraints such as cost, staffing, and timelines
Experience guiding data modernization or migration efforts from legacy systems to improved architectures
Experience partnering with internal and external business stakeholders and IT leaders to gather requirements and design solutions
Ability to document architectures, standards, and patterns clearly and concisely
Experience in an Agile development methodology. Experience using Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) tools – Azure DevOps experience preferred.
Strong analytical skills coupled with good written and verbal communications
Ability to interact with a diverse workforce and be comfortable working in culturally diverse settings and groups

Responsibilities

Define and support data governance practices in collaboration with the Data Governance Committee, including data quality, stewardship, security, and appropriate use of data assets
Define and maintain the organization’s enterprise data architecture vision and roadmap, aligned with business priorities
Establish and implement data architecture standards, including data modeling conventions, integration patterns, metadata practices, and reference architectures
Implement data architecture documentation standards and create and maintain documentation of Energy Trust data assets
Collaborate with database developers in performing hands-on data architecture and design work for key initiatives, including data warehouses, integrations, and analytics platforms
Design and deliver conceptual, logical, and physical data models for transactional, analytical, and reporting systems
Create technical designs utilizing best practices and strongly influence technical architecture, considering current and future applications
Create and maintain documentation of database application design and architecture
Evaluate and make recommendations on business solutions based on knowledge of the organization’s enterprise data architecture goals and objectives
Maintain a strong working knowledge of business functions and operational processes and how data is generated, used, and reported across the enterprise
Assess emerging technologies, platforms, and tools related to data architecture, analytics, and integration, and recommend adoption where appropriate

Benefits

Health/dental/vision insurance
Employer sponsored and paid life/disability
401(k) with a company contribution of 6% of your salary after 90 days of employment
TriMet pass
Access to health and dependent FSA/HSA accounts
Generous paid vacation, holidays and sick days
Paid volunteer hours
Employee assistance program
Career advancement opportunities
Great colleagues and culture
Flexibility to work from home and/or an office space at the Portland, OR location
Work from home laptop provided