Sr Data Architect I

Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together.

Our digital solutions team is more than a traditional IT organization. We are a team of passionate, collaborative, agile, inventive, customer-centric, results-oriented problem solvers. We are intellectually curious, love advancements in technology and seek to adapt technologies to drive Staples forward. We anticipate the needs of our customers and business partners and deliver reliable, customer-centric technology services.

What you’ll be doing:

We are looking for a skilled Sr. Data Architect to design and implement data solutions supporting Marketing, Sales, and Customer Service areas. The ideal candidate will have experience with DBT, Snowflake, Python and Azure, along with a strong foundation Big Data, and Cloud Platforms. You will be responsible for developing scalable, efficient data architectures that enable personalized customer experiences and advanced analytics.

What you bring to the table:

• Architect and implement data solutions across areas such as Marketing, Sales, and Customer Service, using technologies such as DBT, Snowflake, and Azure.
• Design and optimize data pipelines that integrate various data sources (1st party, 3rd party, operational) to support business intelligence and advanced analytics.
• Develop data models and data flows that enable personalized customer experiences and support omnichannel marketing and customer engagement.
• Lead efforts to ensure data governance, data quality, and data security, adhering to compliance with regulations such as GDPR and CCPA.
• Implement and maintain data warehousing solutions in Snowflake to handle large-scale data processing and analytics needs.
• Optimize workflows using DBT to streamline data transformation and modeling processes.
• Leverage Azure for cloud infrastructure, data storage, and real-time data analytics, while ensuring the architecture supports scalability and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders, to ensure data architectures meet business needs.
• Support both real-time and batch data integration, ensuring data is accessible for actionable insights and decision-making.
• Continuously assess and integrate new data technologies and methodologies to enhance the organization’s data capabilities.

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Data Architecture or Data Engineering, with expertise in technologies such as DBT, Snowflake, and Azure.
• Strong understanding of data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, and modern data architecture frameworks.
• Experience designing scalable data architectures for customer analytics and operations in domains such as marketing, sales, and supply chain.
• Expertise with cloud data platforms (Azure preferred) and Big Data technologies for large-scale data processing.
• Hands-on experience with Python for data engineering tasks and scripting.
• Proven track record of building and managing data pipelines and data warehousing solutions such as Snowflake, GCP, AWS.
• Familiarity with Customer Data Platforms (CDP), Master Data Management (MDM), and Customer 360 architectures.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable data solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field

What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred.

We Offer:

· Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups

· Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)

· Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more perks and benefits