Data Architect

*This position is fully remote only for employment in Bulgaria. However, people can also work in one of our offices in Sofia or Varna if they prefer to.

About DataArt

DataArt is a global software engineering firm and a trusted technology partner for market leaders and visionaries. Our world-class team designs and engineers data-driven, cloud-native solutions to deliver immediate and enduring business value.

We promote a culture of radical respect, prioritizing your personal well-being as much as your expertise. We stand firmly against prejudice and inequality, valuing each of our employees equally.

We respect the autonomy of others before all else, offering remote, onsite, and hybrid work options. Our Learning and development centers, R&D labs, and mentorship programs encourage professional growth.

Our long-term approach to collaboration with clients and colleagues alike focuses on building partnerships that extend beyond one-off projects. We provide the ability to switch between projects and technology stacks, creating opportunities for exploration through our learning and networking systems to advance your career.

Position Overview

Our client is a US-based tour operator.

The team is working on the development of a data warehouse and creating BI reports using this DWH as a data source.

The team follows an Agile development approach and consists of several Data Engineers, a Business Analyst, a Power BI Engineer, and a Project Manager. The team is supported by subject matter experts from the client side.

Resoponsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for the team
• Support technical discovery activities
• Design, manage, and evolve the project’s data infrastructure
• Develop blueprints and data models, defining data structures, relationships, and data flows
• Design ETL/ELT pipelines, ensuring security and compliance while integrating data from diverse external sources
• Perform data source analysis, profiling, and integration analysis
• Work with SMEs, business, and technical stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Identify bottlenecks, optimize database performance, and ensure systems are scalable and efficient
• Align data architecture with overall business goals and IT strategy
• Elicit business needs and requirements, and determine the technical scope and timelines for the project
• Execute platform governance, compliance, and technical standards
• Support technical backlog evolution, refinement, and prioritization
• Contribute to the long-term architectural roadmap

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Data Architect on commercial projects
• Hands-on experience with the Microsoft Azure platform
• Experience with data integration and processing services, including Azure Data Factory (ADF)
• Experience working with relational databases, particularly SQL Server
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools, including Azure DevOps
• Knowledge of cloud storage solutions, such as Azure Storage Accounts
• Experience implementing security and secrets management, including Azure Key Vault
• Experience with analytics and semantic modeling services, such as Azure Analysis Services
• Strong understanding of architectural principles, data modeling, and best practices
• Experience implementing policies, lineage tracking, compliance, and data protection
• Ability to design, deliver, and present architecture documentation

Nice To Have

• Experience with Power BI
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies and experience working in Scrum teams
• Excellent communication skills

What We Offer

• Unique corporate culture – no micromanagement, friendly atmosphere, freedom, and mutual respect
• Flexible schedule – ability to change projects, to work from home, and to try yourself in different roles
• Professional Development Map – a comprehensive map of your professional development within DataArt
• We hire people not for a project, but for the company. If the project (or your work in it) is over, you go to another project or to a paid “Idle”.
• Social benefits – additional health insurance, life insurance, sports card, etc.
• Opportunity to work from another DataArt office in a different city or country (temporarily or permanently)
• Free English courses
• Cozy office with a great atmosphere
• Snacks, drinks, and fruits are always available

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