Data Architect

Country
United States of America
Job Family
Technology
We show the world what people want.
Join GfK and help us shape tomorrow. As an NIQ company, we are the world's leading consumer intelligence firm, delivering the Full View™ on consumer behavior. We work to enable manufacturers and retailers better understand what consumers really want. Our name has inspired trust for over 89 years because we take pride in discovering new pathways to sustainable growth for our clients, our people, and our planet.
We are always looking for open-minded people who will grow with us, push boundaries, and pioneer disruptive methods in market research, data science, technology, and AI. If you share this passion to drive things forward and the integrity to insist on doing things the right way, we'll equip you to take your future into your own hands and play a leading role in our story.
Job Description
About MRI-Simmons:
MRI-Simmons is the leading provider of insights on the American consumer. With thousands of attitudinal and behavioral data points, gathered through ongoing surveys and passive measurement, MRI-Simmons empowers advertisers, agencies, and media companies with deeper insights into the "why" behind consumer behavior.
The company's flagship product (MRI-Simmons USA) is the leading multi-media study of Americans and is widely recognized as the industry standard for magazine audience ratings. Powered by address-based probabilistic sampling, MRI-Simmons USA measures real people, chosen at random to represent the US population in all its variations. This methodological approach ensures stability of insights and provides the most accurate view of the American consumer.
Job Description
MRI-Simmons is seeking a System Architect with hands-on Python, Pyspark experience and proven abilities to support software development activities in an Agile software development lifecycle. We are seeking a well-rounded architect for a cloud based big data application using a variety of technologies. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical, analytical, and interpersonal skills. In addition, the candidate will collaborate with developers on the team to achieve architecture and design objectives as agreed with stakeholders.
As the Data Architect, you will have following key accountabilities:

• Meet with stakeholders to understand the big picture and asks.
• Recommend architecture aligned with the goals and objectives of the product/organization.
• Recommend standard ETL design patterns and best practice.
• Drive the detail design and architectural discussions as well as customer requirements sessions to support the implementation of code and procedures for our big data product.
• Design and develop proof of concept/prototype to demonstrate architecture feasibility.
• Collaborate with developers on the team to meet product deliverables.
• Must have familiarity with data science tech stack. Any one of the languages: SAS, SPSS code or R-code.
• Work independently and collaboratively on a multi-disciplined project team in an Agile development environment.
• Ability to identify and solve for code/design optimization.
• Learn and integrate with a variety of systems, APIs, and platforms.
• Interact with a multi-disciplined team to clarify, analyze, and assess requirements.
• Be actively involved in the design, development, and testing activities in big data applications.

Now that we have introduced you to the position of Data Architect, what skills, qualifications, and experience should you have?

• Hands-on experience Python and Pyspark, Jupyter Notebooks, Python.
• Familiarity with Databricks. Azure Databricks is a plus.
• Familiarity with data cleansing, transformation, and validation.
• Proven architecture skills on Big Data projects.
• Hands-on experience with a code versioning tool such as GitHub, Bitbucket, etc.
• Hands-on experience building pipelines in GitHub (or Azure Devops, Github, Jenkins, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with Spark.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and ability to work well in a team.

Any mix of the following skills is also valuable:

• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Experience with DEVOPS CI/CD tools and automation processes (e.g., Azure DevOPS, GitHub, BitBucket).
• Experience with Azure Cloud Services and Azure Data Factory.
• Azure or AWS Cloud certification preferred.
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university.

Salary commensurate with experience, annual base salary range: $140,000 - $150,000
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
We are not responsible for any fee related to unsolicited resumes from 3rd party staffing and recruiting agencies (whether submitted through this website or sent directly to employees) unless a written agreement is in place between the agency and GfK ("Company") and an authorized Company representative makes a written request to the agency to assist with this requisition. Similarly, no fee will be paid for candidates who apply and claim to be represented by an agency. Any unsolicited resumes, CVs, or other candidate information submitted by an agency will become the property of GfK, and no fee will be paid in the event such candidate is hired.
We are an ethical and honest company that is wholly committed to its clients and employees. We are proud to be an inclusive workplace for all and are committed to equal employment opportunity, focusing on all of our employees reaching their full potential.
We respect and value every employee regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, personality, experience, culture, faith, socio-economic status, or physical or mental disabilities.
We endorse the core principles and rights set forth in the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights and the Social Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, promoting the universal values of human dignity, freedom, equality, and solidarity.
Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do on: https://www.gfk.com/about-gfk/diversity-and-inclusion
At GfK we work collaboratively with our colleagues but offer a flexible working approach, including dividing our time between office & remote working as well as the opportunity to flex our working hours around team core hours.
We offer an exciting work environment that brings people together. We encourage an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit and make use of the latest digital technologies. We are looking for self-starters, who accept challenges and create solutions.
Can there be a better place to take center stage in the digital revolution? We are excited to get to know you!