Senior Data Architect

Who We Are

You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.

Healthier Generation is a leading children’s health non-profit that promotes equitable whole child health so that every mind, every body, and every young person can be healthy and ready to succeed.

We believe a dedicated, intensified movement that centers equity in health practices and policies wherever kids live, learn, and play is required to achieve dramatic improvements in health and life outcomes of Black, Indigenous, People of Color, as well as communities experiencing deep poverty.

Healthier Generation works nationally and locally with schools and school districts, youth-serving organizations, businesses, and communities building their capacity to create healthier environments where young people can thrive.

Our work, in total, has reached more than 31 million children and meaningfully improved environments to support the physical, social, and emotional health of the next generation especially those from underserved communities.

Our programs are evidenced-based and evidence-informed, supported by a robust digital / virtual / live training platform and action center, as well as direct-to-community services.

Through Healthier Generation programs, products, and services, more children nationwide are gaining the opportunity to build a healthy future.

Job Purpose What You Will Do

The Senior Data Architect plays a vital role in ensuring the efficient, secure, and reliable operation of our databases and data systems.

They directly contribute to improving data accessibility for our staff and others, as well as safeguarding sensitive data.

The Senior Data Architect builds and orchestrates data pipelines and finds clever solutions to complex data challenges throughout the organization.

They implement, maintain, and continuously improve our RDBMS systems, analyzing performance trends to identify opportunities for improvement.

Core Responsibilities

Database and Data Systems Management :

• Build and manage our data pipeline and data storage system.
• Develop and maintain scripts for the automation of database tasks.
• Monitor database performance and optimize for efficiency and scalability.
• Monitor systems and diagnostics.
• Orchestrate ETL pipelines, integrate APIs and 3rd party data sources.
• Create and maintain materialized views, views, CTEs, subqueries, routines, and extensions in service of the most efficient data use further downstream.
• Ensure our data systems are functioning in a manner that best serves our data needs for reporting and decision-making.

Data Operations & Strategy :

• Collaborate with the Data Analyst to ensure data is surfaced in a way that allows for efficient analysis and visualization.
• Define, document, and maintain data protocols across the organization to promote and measure data integrity and consistency.
• Collaborate with other teams to integrate data across multiple systems.
• Translate data-related requirements into effective database solutions.
• Collaborate on the development and implementation of data governance policies and procedures to ensure data integrity and compliance with regulations.
• Continuously research new database and data systems technologies, products, services, protocols, and standards in support of platform design, data delivery, management efforts, and improvements.

Required Competencies Who You Are

You should have a genuine interest in and commitment to making kids’ lives healthier. You are a dedicated equity-driven, solution-oriented professional who values a community-centered approach and systems-level change.

Your ability to prioritize tasks, build internal and external relationships, and be self-driven prepares you for this position.

Your professional experience will show that you practice many of the following Healthier Generation core values :

Mission driven : You are passionate about creating equitable environments for young people and believe every mind, every body, and every young person should be healthy and ready to succeed.

You demonstrate passion for school and youth-serving organizations, health and wellness, quality standards, and processes.

Crave Solutions : You strategize to transform systems and drive sustainability through evidence-based, data-driven approaches.

You have an ability to assess and identify significant opportunities and potential problems and develop feasible solutions to address the problem.

• Bridge Builders : Making intentional and effective connections externally and internally to fulfill our purpose. You can build and maintain relationships with a variety of diverse stakeholders and have an understanding of the challenges facing communities that serve Black, Indigenous, and People of Color populations.
• Engage and connect : You demonstrate professionalism and courtesy with open and proactive communication to increase synergy.

You assume best intentions and practice self-management and empathy to acknowledge our own and each other’s perspective.

You can effectively provide and receive feedback that is constructive, timely, as appropriate.

Never settle : You strive constantly for excellence and equity with an eagerness to improve and a zeal to stand up for generations of healthy, thriving kids.

You have demonstrated knowledge and experience in cultural competency and applying an equity mindset with colleagues, leaders, stakeholders, and communities.

Virtually here : You respect the time and contributions of colleagues by being punctual, attentive, and responsive in all virtual settings.

You use available technology to create an environment that facilitates person-to-person connectivity and workflow. You also have effective presentation skills (internal, external, small, large, conference calls, in-person).

Education & Experience Requirements

• 7+ years of data engineering.
• Technical proficiency :
• SQL (advanced).
• PostgreSQL (advanced).
• Python (intermediate).
• git (intermediate).
• dbt (intermediate).
• Use of database tools such as materialized views, routines, extensions, and query profiling to prepare and optimize data for various use cases.
• Data and data system documentation best practices, including but not limited to : ERDs, data dictionaries, workflow diagrams, and data stacks.
• Troubleshooting and solving complex issues within databases, data pipelines, schemas, and warehouses.
• Optimizing performance through testing and ongoing real-time monitoring.
• Data security best practices and disaster recovery procedures.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience working in a remote, virtual environment.
• Experience with AWS.

Other Requirements

10% - The role may require occasional travel, usually for meetings, training, or conferences.

Compensation and Benefits

At Healthier Generation, we believe in a holistic approach to rewarding and supporting staff. We work to balance financial stability with competitive pay and meaningful benefits while offering unmatched schedule flexibility and mission-based work.

Some of the benefits we offer include :

• Flexible PTO (available immediately upon hire).
• 100% remote work, highly flexible work environment.
• Competitive health benefits program and employer contributions.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• 401(k) employer match of up to 4%, with 100% vesting of the match upon hire.
• Stipend income to support communication and wellness in the amount of $1,500 per year (in per-paycheck increments).

At Healthier Generation, each position is aligned with a salary grade determined by market data. For this position, the targeted salary range is between $114,300 to $127,000.

The Alliance for a Healthier Generation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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