Data Architecture Lead

At Deckers Brands, Together, Every Step is a promise kept that every employee can bring their authentic self, is valued and supported, as a whole person, at work and beyond. Together, Every Step is how we continue to deliver exceptional business results, experience an amazing place to work, and have a positive impact on the communities and world around us. Job Title: Data Architecture Lead Reports to: Director, Data ArchitectureLocation: United States (Remote)Interested applicants must reside in one of the following approved states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington The RoleAs the Data Architecture Lead, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping Deckers’ enterprise data foundation. You’ll translate enterprise architecture standards into domain-aligned designs, define consistent data structures and semantics, and partner with engineering, analytics, and governance teams to ensure our data architectures are implemented and adopted. Your work will enable trusted data products, analytics, operational reporting, and future AI use cases, all through modern data architecture practices that drive innovation and business impact.We celebrate diversity--of your background, your experiences and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.Your ImpactPartner with the Director, Data Architecture to implement enterprise data architecture standards and ensure consistent adoption across domains and initiativesLead architecture design for assigned domains and initiatives, including conceptual, logical, and physical data structures aligned to business requirements and data productsDefine and maintain domain-aligned data definitions and semantic consistency to support a unified understanding of key business entities and metricsDevelop architecture patterns that support batch and streaming use cases, including event-driven data flows and canonical representationsCollaborate with data engineering teams to translate architecture designs into scalable physical implementations on AWS cloud data platformsParticipate in architecture and design reviews, providing guidance, feedback, and enforcement of standards for new data products and platform changesPartner with governance teams to align architecture with data quality, privacy, security, access controls, classification, retention, and metadata requirementsMaintain architecture artifacts and documentation in a central repository, including definitions, reference designs, and decision records to improve reuse and consistencyFacilitate workshops with business and technical stakeholders to capture requirements, refine definitions, and align on domain boundaries and ownershipIdentify architecture gaps and improvement opportunities, and recommend practical enhancements to standards, patterns, and tooling that improve scalability and interoperabilityCoach and enable engineers and analysts on architecture expectations and best practices through working sessions, office hours, and documentationWho You AreBachelor’s degree required, preferably in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field; Master’s degree preferred8 to 12 years of experience in data architecture and related rolesExperience designing architecture in modern cloud-based data ecosystems, including AWS-based platformsExperience supporting domain-oriented data products, data mesh concepts, and event-driven approaches preferredExperience with metadata management, data cataloging, and lineage concepts and platformsUnderstanding of modern data formats and storage approaches including Parquet, Iceberg, and Delta LakeStrong expertise in conceptual, logical, and physical data architecture across diverse technology stacksStrong understanding of modern data architecture concepts including domain-driven design, data products, and event-driven data flowsAbility to translate complex business requirements into scalable and reusable architecture designsExcellent collaboration, facilitation, and influencing skills across technical and business teamsStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities combined with a results-driven mindsetComfortable operating in a fast-paced, matrixed, and global environmentWhat We'll Give You – Competitive Pay and Bonuses - We’ve created a variety of competitive compensation programs to foster career development, reward success and to show our employees just how much they’re valued.Financial Planning and wellbeing - No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. Our plans provide powerful ways to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future.Time away from work - Sometimes we need time away to be with family, focus on our health or just simply recharge. Our plans support o