A Data Architect, or Data Systems Architect, is responsible for designing data infrastructure to extract and organize data for authorized individuals to access. Their duties include identifying a company’s internal and external data sources, collaborating with department heads to determine their data storage and organizational needs and using the information to create and maintain data infrastructure for company employees.
A Data Architect should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Data Architect should be able to execute:
- Identifying installation solutions for new databases
- Determining the requirements for a new database
- Publishing and/or presenting design reports
- Identifying areas for improvement in current systems
- Coordinating with other team members to reach project milestones and deadlines
- Auditing database regularly to maintain quality
A competitive Data Architect will have certain skills and qualifications, including:
- Math and computer science proficiency
- The ability to analyze and present statistical information
- Experienced with specific types of databases, such as relational or foundational databases
- Experience with database management software
- Data management skills
- Ability to lead an IT team
