We are on the lookout for a highly skilled and experienced Data Architect to lead the strategic development and evolution of our data infrastructure. This role will be instrumental in transforming the organizations data landscape from current state assessment through future-state design ensuring optimal data flow accessibility and integrity across systems. The architect will drive immediate tactical outcomes before the start of the NBA season in September while shaping a long-term strategic vision for data modernization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Current State Analysis: Conduct a comprehensive inventory of existing systems databases and internal/external data integrations; develop detailed as-is architecture and data flow documentation.
- Gap & Needs Assessment: Identify system inefficiencies pain points and evolving data needs; define short-term fixes and long-term solutions prioritizing key initiatives for delivery before September.
- Roadmap Development: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to brainstorm whiteboard and structure a clear actionable roadmap of data initiatives.
- To-Be Architecture Design: Use industry expertise and best practices to create a scalable resilient to-be data architecture aligned with the roadmap.
- Team & Execution Planning: Recommend optimal staffing or project teams necessary to execute the roadmap and maintain architectural integrity throughout.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven experience designing and scaling enterprise data systems ideally in sports media or entertainment industries.
- Strong communication and facilitation skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strategic thinker who can shift seamlessly between tactical delivery and long-range planning.
Technical Fluency in:
- Kafka (Must).
- Microsoft Dynamics - Commerce and CRM infrastructure (Highly Preferred).
- Azure Cloud Platform (Must).
- Power BI (Must or Similar tool).
- Adobe Experience Cloud Suite: CDP AJO AEM AEP (Nice to Have).
- Data Privacy (Must).
- Microsoft PlayFab or other loyalty architecture systems (Highly Preferred).
Benefits:
- 401(k).
- Dental Insurance.
- Health insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity equality inclusion and respect for people.
- The salary will be determined based on several factors including but not limited to location relevant education qualifications experience technical skills and business needs.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Participate in OP monthly team meetings and participate in team-building efforts.
- Contribute to OP technical discussions peer reviews etc.
- Contribute content and collaborate via the OP-Wiki/Knowledge Base.
- Provide status reports to OP Account Management as requested.
About us:
At OP we help you harness the power of technology for maximum impact. A technology consulting and solutions company we offer advisory and managed services innovative platforms and staffing solutions across a wide range of fields including AI cybersecurity enterprise architecture and beyond. For nearly two decades weve been challenging the status quo of the consulting industry serving up fresh ingenious thinking through a radically lean structure. Together this strategy delivers unprecedented performance at an unparalleled pace for faster results that propel your business forward.