We are looking for a strong Data Architect to join our engineering team, focusing on leveraging Azure SQL and
Cosmos DB to meet our growing data demands. As a Data Leader in the Apex organization, you will own,
develop, and oversee the data capabilities powering customer-facing applications used by hundreds of
thousands of residents. You will play a critical role in supporting the data needs of the engineering team as you
develop and optimize the backend for customer-facing real estate applications.
JOB DESCRIPTION Manage and mentor the data engineering team, applying your expertise to guide the team through difficult engineering challenges. Hands-on development – Azure SQL & Cosmos DB: develop and unit test database code, including but not limited to T-SQL, stored procedures, functions and views. Create and maintain database structures. Participate in the design of databases, using first, second or third normalized form as needed to support business requirements. Create, deploy, and maintain ADF pipelines, adhering to Greystar's standards and documented best practices. Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks and implement improvements to ensure scalable and reliable database operations in a production environment. Perform analysis of complex data and document findings. Prepare data for prescriptive and predictive modeling. Combine raw data from different external sources and build and support complex ingestions Collaborate with application developers/data analysts who will be consuming the data. Play a direct role in the maintenance, technical support, documentation, and administration of databases. Ensure standards are followed by participating in code reviews Be a player-coach and provide hands-on leadership to the team & elevate the team's efficiency. Provide technical guidance, career development, and mentoring to team members. You are a thought leader who will bring up new ideas or methods and deliver awesome code. Technical Qualifications 10+ years of relevant and progressive data engineering experience, supporting customer-facing products at scale 3+ years of experience in a people leadership/manager role Deep technical knowledge and experience in Microsoft Azure architecture, including Azure PaaS databases, Synapse, ADF pipelines, and Synapse stored procedures 4+ Experience with Cosmos DB Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience working with Azure Data Factory. Hands-on skills working with data pipelines using SQL and No-SQL databases Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience working with Azure Data Lakes Gen 2. Experience with Power Platform / Power BI Experience in engineering practices such as code refactoring, design patterns, CI/CD, and highly scalable data applications Experience developing batch ETL pipelines; real-time pipelines are a plus Knowledge of advanced data engineering concepts such as dimensional modeling, ETL, data governance, data warehousing, and structured and unstructured data Understanding / Experience with Python; additional knowledge of parallel processing frameworks like MapReduce, Spark, and Scala is a plus Technical Pre-screening test and technical interview will be required for all candidates Overall Qualifications Expert knowledge of Agile software development process Excellent problem-solving skills and experience Strong communication and collaboration skills "Self-starter" attitude and the ability to make decisions with minimal guidance from others Innovative and passionate about your work and the work of your teammates Ability to comprehend and analyze operational systems and ask appropriate questions to determine how to improve, migrate or modify the solution to meet business needs Proven track record of developing talent within the organization and fostering high-performance teams. Working Conditions: Occasional time outside of core hours depending on priorities and deliverables Some travel (with advance notice) may be required for training, team meetings, or other events. Required Licenses or Certifications: Azure certification is nice to have but not required. Education: Bachelor's Degree in computer science, information technology, business management information systems, or equivalent experience. Advanced degree preferred Compensation is based on geographic location and individual pay decisions will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc. Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, may be eligible for an annual performance bonus that is based on individual and company performance.
Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, may be eligible for a discretionary weekly, monthly and/or quarterly bonus based on budget.
Greystar seeks to attract, recruit, advance and retain top talent. Greystar's compensation strategy is tailored to appropriately reward the skillset and experience that a team member will bring to the organization.
Robust Benefits Offered for Full-time Team Members :
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
401(k) with Company Match (eligibility required)
Short-term & Long-term Disability
Critical Illness/Accident/Hospital Indemnity Plans
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Paid Time Off: Time off benefits include vacation, holidays, personal days, and sick time and parental leave
For Union and Prevailing Wage roles compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.
Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
