Lead, Data Architect

Scout Motors • Charlotte, NC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Enterprise Data Architect to lead the design and evolution of our enterprise data ecosystem. This role will define our data strategy, lead a newly formed data governance office, define standards and guidelines for our data platforms, and enable scalable analytics and AI capabilities across the organization. This role ensures scalable, secure, and high-quality data solutions across the organization, aligning data initiatives with business objectives and technology roadmaps. Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• 12+ years of experience in data architecture, engineering, or related roles
• 5+ years designing enterprise-scale data solutions
• Deep expertise in: Data modeling (dimensional, normalized, Data Vault)
• Deep expertise in: Data warehousing and lakehouse architectures
• Deep expertise in: ETL/ELT tools (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Informatica, or similar)
• Deep expertise in: Master data Management
• Strategic thinking and roadmap development
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Systems thinking and problem-solving
• Ability to balance governance with agility
• Leadership and mentoring capability
• Integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and a positive attitude
• Comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals

Nice To Haves

• Stibo Systems Platform
• Azure, AWS, Databrics

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the enterprise data architecture vision, roadmap, and standards
• Design conceptual, logical, and physical data models across domains
• Establish data integration, storage, and access patterns (data lakes, warehouses, lakehouse)
• Align data architecture with enterprise architecture and business strategies
• Lead and own MDM (Master data Management) enabled by Stibo Systems Platform
• Establish and enforce data governance frameworks, policies, and standards
• Partner with data stewards to improve data quality, lineage, and metadata management
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and security standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA)
• Lead the newly established DMO (Data Management Office)
• Architect modern data platforms (cloud-first preferred: Azure, AWS, Databrics, Stibo Systems)
• Lead design of batch and real-time data pipelines (ETL/ELT, streaming)
• Evaluate and select data tools, platforms, and technologies
• Optimize performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency
• Design enterprise integration patterns (APIs, messaging, event-driven architectures)
• Ensure seamless data exchange between applications, SaaS, and legacy systems
• Define canonical data models and data domains
• Provide technical leadership to data engineers, modelers, and architects
• Partner with business stakeholders, product teams, and IT leadership
• Mentor junior architects and promote data-driven culture
• Enable self-service analytics, BI, and advanced analytics capabilities
• Support AI/ML initiatives through well-architected data pipelines and feature stores
• Ensure data is accessible, trustworthy, and usable

Benefits

• Competitive insurance including: Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with: An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including: 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
• Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
• Pay Transparency
• Annual performance bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior