Gap Inc. · 17 hours ago
Principal Data Architect
SF - 2 Folsom
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
12+ years expGap Inc. is seeking an experienced Retail Big Data Modeling Architect to join their Data Modeling & Architecture team. The role involves designing and implementing robust data models to support critical business functions and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy and accessibility.
ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleRetail
Responsibilities
Design and develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models for various domains, including supply chain, customer, product, sales, and financial data
Lead the development of data modeling standards, best practices, and guidelines. Develop end-to-end solution architectures for data-driven and AI-focused applications, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technology strategy
Mentor and guide junior data modelers, providing technical expertise and fostering their professional growth
Design data models to support enterprise and operational reporting, enabling data-driven decision-making
Collaborate with data scientists to develop features for machine learning models, ensuring data quality and accessibility
Optimize data models for performance and scalability, supporting real-time analytics and reporting
Ensure data models comply with data governance policies and standards. Identify and define data quality checks and validation processes to maintain data integrity
Implement data quality monitoring and reporting mechanisms. Collaborate with data stewards to resolve data quality issues
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 12 years of professional experience in technology, including at least 5 years in a data architecture (modeling) and data product solution architect role
Proven expertise in designing and implementing data models for supply chain, customer loyalty, customer journey, and analytics reporting
Strong understanding of dimensional modeling, star schema, snowflake schema, and other data warehousing concepts
Experience with NoSQL databases and big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark)
Proficiency in SQL and data modeling tools (e.g., ERwin, PowerDesigner, ER/Studio)
Strong knowledge of machine learning concepts and applications
Experience with agile development methodologies
Solid understanding of data governance, security, privacy, and compliance standards
Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
Experience working in agile project environments
Company
Gap Inc.
Gap Inc., a house of iconic brands, is the largest specialty apparel company in America.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.25B2020-05-07Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Richard Dickson
Chief Executive Officer
Sven Gerjets
EVP, Chief Technology Officer
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