Data Solution Architect

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It's our heritage and it's also our future. Because we don't just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard-when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Opportunity: 

• Experienced Data Solution Architect with expertise in Informatica, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), particularly in Google Big Query (GBQ), Cloud Storage, Ascend, Collibra, Vertex AI, AIML, Data Integration, Patterns, Data Quality, and Machine Learning. The role involves shaping and implementing Mattel's data strategy, designing robust Data Solutions, ensuring data quality, and deriving actionable insights through advanced analytics and machine learning.
• Skilled at data warehousing/data lake architecture implementations for analytical reporting translating real world business needs at scale for data lake and warehousing needs
• Competence in debugging, refactoring, and optimizing code, along with the ability to determine when and how to automate tasks with experience in being able to operate in an agile environment for delivery of data products
• The ideal candidate is an experienced data pipeline builder for data and data wrangler who enjoys optimizing data systems and building them from the ground up with Hands-on experience with developing and deploying production data pipelines using orchestration tools like GCP Cloud Composer/Airflow.
• Strong verbal and written developing, and troubleshooting large-scale, production-grade distributed systems on GCP, selecting the appropriate tools to address business challenges at enterprise scale.
• Must have experience in operating in scaled agile environment for delivery of data products

What Your Impact Will Be: 

1. Data Architecture, Engineering
   • Support existing Informatica flows and retransformation on PowerCenter and IICS
   • Develop data transformation and integration strategies for seamless data flow between sources and destinations. Develop efficient and secure data transformation pipelines for analytics . Maintain metadata management processes for effective data governance.
   • Establish and encode Patterns on GCP and associated data infrastructure for ETL/ELT , AIML
   • Architect, design, and optimize Data Solutions using GBQ, Ascend, Collibra DQ/DG, Vertex AI, and Python.
2. AI & Machine Learning:
   • Lead efforts in AIML . Must have prior experience with ML model building and ML Engineering
3. Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing:
   • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including data engineers, analysts, and stakeholders, to deliver high-impact Data Solutions.
   • Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, fostering continuous learning and skill development.
4. Skills
   • Must Have
     • Data Modelling, Data Engineering,  SQL 
     • Informatica, CA Autosys, Troubleshooting
     • GCP, Airflow,  Python, GBQ
   • Preferred 
     • Collibra, Ascend, Vertex AI , Oracle, DB2
     • Machine Learning Skills
     • DBT, Gitlab
   • Nice To Have 
     • AI , Docker, Kubernetes, SAFe Certification

What We're Looking For: 

• Proven experience and track record as a Data Architect with expertise in GBQ, Ascend, Collibra, Python , AIML, and data patterns.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. Solid understanding of data modeling, ETL processes, and data warehousing concepts.
• Exceptional communication skill with ability to describe complex concepts to a technical audience using UML based techniques
• Strong programming skills in Python, SQL, Airflow
• Bachelor's Degree with 8+ of experience
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

The annual base salary range for this position is between $130,000 and $157,000
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however annual base salary will be determined based on a candidate's work location, skills and experience.

Don't meet every single requirement? At Mattel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
What It's Like to Work Here:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower the next generation to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best in class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Our Approach to Flexible Work:

We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

Who We Are:

Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children's and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO and MEGA, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world's leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel is recognized for the second year in a row as a Great Place to Work and as one of Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.
Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.
Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers including minorities, females, veterans, military spouses, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.