As a Data Architect you enjoy working across multiple technologies. You will perform a full range of activities required to design, develop, optimize, oversee, support and maintain our databases and various applications. The successful candidate will also be responsible for logical and physical database maintenance while ensuring department data and technical requirements, including data definition, data structure, documentation, operational guidelines, and data protection are met. Your opinion and thoughts are valued and welcomed on future technologies, industry trends, etc. You are naturally curious, a problem solver, and a collaborator who consistently delivers results. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, continuous improvement, a positive attitude, and taking ownership.
You'll sweep us off our feet if you...
Mentor other team members
Desire to keep up with technology trends
Encourage others to grow and be curious
Have the desire to learn!
AiM offers an exciting work environment that fosters innovation through "Innovation Friday" (every two weeks) that, encourages feedback through "Brilliant Ideas," an entrepreneurial spirit through "Hackathons" and is flexible with "Your Choice" (100% remote to in the office - anywhere in between, whichever works best for you). Our culture encourages you to stay engaged and be a difference maker. As part of Continuous Improvement, AiM offers bi-weekly internally hosted podcasts that cover structured topics to make you more successful in your role. Lastly, we have several other fringe benefits - be sure to ask for more details.
Our associates have the opportunity to interact with multiple levels of the AiM organization. All our team members are ideal team players, detailed oriented and thrive in a fast-paced, enthusiastic environment hat encourages an entrepreneurial spirit and outside the box thinking.
Essential Job Functions:
Establish and maintain database architecture standards and best practices Participate in the evaluation of emerging technology and tools.
Maintain the governance model on the database architecture through training, design reviews, code reviews, and progress reviews.
Work with development teams to establish various Azure data stores.
The Azure Data Architect will be required to analyze an array of product offerings and business requirements within the organization.
Participate in the development of Database Architecture and Roadmaps in support of business strategies.
Analyze existing data design and suggest improvements that promote performance, stability and interoperability.
Work with internal and external resources to develop robust Extract/Transform/Load (ETL) processes for disparate data sources.
ETL, data integration and data migration design.
Strong proficiency in relational database management systems (MS SQL Server) and NoSQL databases.
Data modelling and data architecture design.
Working within a project management/agile delivery methodology in a leading role as part of a wider team.
Designing and implementing Azure Data Analytics solutions.
Outline the organizations data management & governance standards/principles.
Expertise in selecting & using data modeling tools & technologies.
Document, oversee and implement data flows, data monitoring, and data pipelines.
Experience with enterprise data integration strategies (IPaaS).
Data Security & Compliance with respect to protection (rest and intransit).
Rollout and monitor application controls and upgrades.
Monitor database space and capacity, estimate sizing and growth requirements.
Database performance tuning, review & tune complex SQL statements.
Maintain Backup and Recovery procedures.
Assume ownership of database related problems; pursue short and long-term problem resolution and root cause analysis.
Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to solve database level issues including availability and stability of the database environments.
Work with vendors and application support teams to gather information, determine and implement resolutions.
Proactively research and identify database level patches and upgrades.
Maintain standard operating procedures specifically focused on stable database environments.
Develop and maintain shell scripts required for database monitoring and performance metrics.
Mentor PL/SQL development team and data management analysts.
Regular and consistent attendance and availability
Special Projects and Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications:
Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize day-to-day responsibilities; Detail oriented, highly focused, and very organized; Ability to maintain a high level of energy and enthusiasm; Excellent teamwork skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships.
8-10+ years of experience in SQL/NoSQL/Managed DB Architecture.
Azure Experience (specifically, Azure SQL Management).
Azure Data Factory.
Azure Cosmos experience a plus.
Proficiency in performance and tuning database environments within Azure.
Computer Skills: Working knowledge of power point, word processor, spreadsheet, other PC applications, ability to adapt to new technology as it becomes available.
Communication Skills:
Ability to excel in a team environment required. Must be able to successfully interface with various departments. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Analytical Skills:
Strong analytical skills required with strong attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to source, disseminate and properly apply secondary research
Travel:
Occasional overnight travel.
Physical Requirements:
Attendance/Availability: Regular and consistent attendance and availability
Compensation:
Salaried/exempt - TBD upon hiring, This is a 100% remote position.
Benefits including medical, dental, vision, Short Term Disability, LTD, life insurance and 401k
Please note that residents of Colorado, California and New York City, need not apply
About AiM:
AiM commenced operations in 2005 as a national provider of vehicle inspection services. Our unique perspective of the OEM/Financial industry, combined with state-of-the-art technology, has enabled us to develop even more superior services and products. We verify the condition of vehicles for dealerships, OEM's, finance companies, banks, fleet operators, auction houses and consumers buying/selling their cars. We are a consumer focused company with Vehicle Inspectors operating in over 40 states across the nation. With over 600 employees, AiM provides coverage throughout North America and inspects 12,000,000+ vehicles annually. AiM is uniquely equipped with industry-leading customer service, competitive pricing, advanced IT solutions and a national footprint - all in the industry's first truly independent, objective, third-party inspection company.
Come, be a part of our team!
Note: Please submit your salary requirements along with your resume. Omission of either will disqualify your application from consideration. All offers would be made conditional upon passing a background check.
This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It's not all inclusive. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
AiM provides equal employment opportunity without regard to an applicant's race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, religion, or veteran status. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a chang
