Data Architect

As the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, Breakthrough T1D helps make everyday life with T1D better while driving toward cures. We invest in the most promising research to turn ideas into life-changing therapies and devices. We work with government, regulatory officials, and insurance companies to address issues that impact the T1D community -- breaking through barriers that limit access to care worldwide. We provide resources and guidance that makes it easier to live and thrive with T1D. This is more than a moment -- we're empowering a movement for the T1D community. Share your support and help educate and empower individuals facing type 1 diabetes.

Our mission is to improve lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life changing breakthroughs to treat, prevent and ultimately, cure T1D and its complications. Always, we are guided by a single purpose: As we drive towards curing type 1 diabetes, we help make everyday life better for the people who face it.

Breakthrough T1D is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Data Architect to join our Technology Team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a passion for data and a desire to learn and contribute to the design and implementation of our data infrastructure. The Data Architect will work closely with senior architects and engineers to develop and maintain scalable, reliable, and efficient data solutions that support our business objectives. You will gain hands-on experience in various aspects of data architecture, from data integration and data warehousing to reporting and hands on SQL development and troubleshooting.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Troubleshoot data-related issues and provide support to data consumers.
• Participate in the development of data integration pipelines and ETL/ELT processes.
• Write complex SQL queries to enable deep data insights / data analysis
• Collaborate with data engineers to ensure the efficient and reliable flow of data across systems.
• Contribute to the documentation of data architecture designs, data flows, and data dictionaries.
• Come up with innovative (AI, etc.) data-related ideas to push our mission forward
• Support the optimization of data systems for performance, scalability, and security.
• Contribute to the selection and implementation of database technologies, data warehousing solutions, and big data platforms.
• Work with the Data Governance Team to define and enforce data governance policies, standards, and procedures.
• Support team members with ad-hoc data requests and projects.
• Stay up to date with emerging data technologies and best practices.

KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field.
• Strong understanding of relational database concepts and SQL.
• Exposure to data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Google Data Studio) is a plus.
• Familiarity with data warehousing and data lake concepts is a plus.
• Knowledge of MDM and multi-system integration a plus

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• A proactive and detail-oriented approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Eagerness to learn new tools and technologies.
• A genuine passion for data and its potential to drive insights.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

• 2-4 years of experience in a data-related role or relevant academic experience.

Targeted Salary Range: 85k – 110k

Essential Functions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and infrequently up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional information:

Requests for medical, religious, and other exemptions will be considered on an individual basis. Breakthrough T1D will comply with all federal, state, and local laws.

Breakthrough T1D supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Breakthrough T1D is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.