McDonald’s seeks an experienced Data Architect to lead the design, development, and management of data architecture solutions tailored for advanced analytics and data warehousing across AWS Redshift, Snowflake, Databricks, and GCP BigQuery. The role involves active participation in data governance initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to address complex data requirements. Key responsibilities include generating comprehensive design documents, optimizing schema designs using ERwin Data Modeler, and mentoring junior team members. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of experience in data architecture, proficiency in SQL coding for advanced database technologies, and familiarity with cloud services like AWS. Strong analytical skills and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential.
Skills
AWS
ERwin Data Modeler
Redshift
Snowflake
Databricks
BigQuery
Talend
Informatica
DBT
Collibra
CI/CD
SQL
Data Lake
Data Governance
Dimensional Modeling
Canonical Models
Entity-Relationship (ER) Modeling
What you'll do
Oversee design, development, deployment, and management of data architecture solutions for advanced analytics.
Drive data governance initiatives to ensure accuracy, security, and compliance with regulatory standards.
Generate comprehensive data solution blueprints, diagrams, and documents for implementation clarity.
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand complex data requirements and align technical designs with business needs.
Regularly review and optimize data architectures to enhance performance and efficiency.
Ensure seamless integration of various data sources, platforms, and tools across the organization.
What we're looking for
10+ years of experience in data architecture, including advanced analytics and data warehousing.
Expertise in ERwin Data Modeler for logical, physical, and conceptual modeling.
5+ years of hands-on experience with cloud services like AWS Redshift, Snowflake, Databricks, or BigQuery.
Strong understanding of data governance and regulatory compliance standards.
Advanced SQL coding skills and familiarity with data processing frameworks in the cloud.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Market check
Salary context
This
$152,678–$190,847
range sits above
48%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$138,900–$209,207
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$139,750–$211,200
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 239 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About McDonald’s Corporation
McDonald’s Corporation is the world's largest fast-food chain by revenue, operating over 40,000 locations in more than 100 countries.
McDonald’s Corporation currently has
60 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$138,207–$172,758
across 57 roles with salary data.
Two Pnc Plaza (Pa374), US51 days ago
$80,000–$185,150
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