Cloud Data Warehouse Architect (Edison)

Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and supports its co-operative members' retail operations, trading under the ShopRite, Price Rite, The Fresh Grocer, Dearborn Markets, and Gourmet Garage banners.

Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs need to stay a step ahead of the competition, Wakeferns co-operative members benefit from the companys extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best-in-class procurement practices.

Summary

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, developing, and implementing complex projects, with a focus on cloud-based data warehousing and reporting solutions and driving efficiency within the organization. The role plays a pivotal role in defining data cloud architecture that requires close collaboration with application developers, data engineers, data analysts, data scientists, and BI developers to ensure seamless data integration and automation across various platforms. The Cloud Data Warehouse Architect is responsible for evaluating and selecting the most effective cloud technologies, data governance and compliance, and data warehouse process alignment with security best practices and industry regulations. The role demands passion for cutting-edge cloud solutions, performance optimization, and a proactive approach to troubleshooting complex data challenges in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. This role will enable organization to build scalable, cost-efficient systems that support advanced analytics, business intelligence, and machine learning use cases.

Essential Functions

• Participate in the development life cycle (requirements definition, project approval, design, development, and implementation) and maintenance of the systems.
• Define architecture standards and best practices for data warehousing and cloud infrastructure.
• Develop and manage backup strategies, disaster recovery plans, and failover mechanisms to ensure business continuity.
• Provide input for project plans and timelines to align with business objectives.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Work with cross-functional teams and ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Provide regular updates to the management team.
• Follow the standards and procedures according to Architecture Review Board best practices, revising standards and procedures as requirements change and technological advancements are incorporated into the >

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