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Dutch Bros Coffee · 9 hours ago

Senior Architect, Data

Tempe, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Dutch Bros Coffee is more than just a coffee company; it is a fun-loving brand focused on creating an amazing customer experience. They are seeking a forward-thinking Data Architect to lead the design of their data solutions architecture, ensuring robust data platforms that support advanced analytics and AI.

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Responsibilities

Define and drive the strategic vision for how the enterprise manages and uses data. Align data architecture with business goals and AI initiatives. Develop and maintain the enterprise data architecture roadmap and blueprints

Define and enforce standards for data modeling, naming conventions, and data integration

Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify data needs and translate them into technical solutions

Establish data governance frameworks to ensure data accuracy, privacy, and security

Architect robust, scalable data platforms using best-in-class engineering patterns. Ensure data reliability and accessibility through structured design

Design and oversee the implementation of a scalable Medallion architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold layers)

Optimize data pipelines for performance, cost, and reliability

Standardize patterns for data ingestion, transformation, and storage across the Technology landscape

Evaluate and prototype new data engineering tools and technologies to drive operational excellence

Architect data solutions that specifically support the application of AI and advanced analytics. Transform raw data into a strategic asset for innovation

Design data structures and pipelines specifically optimized for AI/ML model training and inference

Work with data scientists and engineers to ensure high-quality feature availability

Deliver proof-of-concept architectures that demonstrate the business value of AI-driven data insights

Build reusable patterns for analytics and data integration to accelerate business intelligence adoption

Qualification

Data EngineeringCloud Data SolutionsMedallion ArchitectureAI/ML ReadinessData GovernanceData ModelingETL/ELT DesignSQL & PythonStrategic PlanningStakeholder Management

Required

8+ years of experience in data engineering and architecture: You have a deep understanding of building scalable data pipelines and platforms

5+ years of experience designing cloud-native data solutions: You have a proven track record with modern data stacks (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, AWS, Azure)

Medallion Architecture Expert: You have strong experience implementing and managing Bronze/Silver/Gold data layer architectures

AI/ML Readiness: You understand the specific data requirements needed to support Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning workloads

Data Strategy & Governance: You can articulate a clear data strategy and define governance standards to ensure data quality and accessibility

Communication Superstar: You can explain complex data concepts to stakeholders across the enterprise, bridging the gap between technical engineering and business value

Education: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field is required

In-Office Environment: Must be able to work in a busy, crowded, and loud office with frequent distractions and interruptions

Must be able to collaborate in-person with occasional impromptu in-person meetings

Office Conditions: Adaptability to typical office conditions, which may include exposure to air conditioning, heating, artificial lighting, and varying noise levels

Mobility: Ability to sit, stand, reach, twist, stretch, and work at a desk for long stretches. Must be able to occasionally move or lift office items up to 25 pounds

Hearing Requirements: Hearing must be sufficient or correctable to ensure clear understanding of spoken information, including participating in virtual meetings and phone calls. Use of hearing aids or other assistive devices is acceptable if needed

Reading and Writing Proficiency: Ability to read and write in English is essential for processing documents, drafting reports, and following up on necessary actions. Proficiency in written communication is required to handle job-related tasks effectively

Vision Requirements: Vision must be adequate or correctable to perform essential job duties, such as reading documents on a computer screen and using other visual tools. Use of corrective lenses or other measures to meet visual requirements is expected if needed

Technology Proficiency: Must be proficient in operating a computer and other office productivity tools such as printers, scanners, and collaboration software

Effective Communication: Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with team members, clients, and other stakeholders via email, video conferencing, and other in office communication tools