CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the face of fast food, starting conversations, and directly supporting efforts to shift the future of farming and food. We hope you will join us as we continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission to make better food accessible to everyone.
THE OPPORTUNITY As the Senior Data Architect, you will play a critical role in making sure our Data & Analytics data strategy is envisioned, designed, developed and implemented across the enterprise to support our strategic business goals. They are responsible for the definition, creation and maintenance of architecture artifacts for enterprise data solutions along with definition of Data Architecture processes across Data & Analytics. The Sr. Data Architect also brings extreme passion and advocacy to building a culture of data driven decision making through outstanding information management solutions. The Data Architect must be able to think holistically across the organization and communicate their vision to different levels of leadership. The Data Architect is expected to understand current and future architecture, reporting and warehousing technologies in order to architect forward-looking solutions for Enterprise Data and advanced analytics.
WHAT YOU'LL DO - Communicate and collaborate closely with Enterprise Architects, Cybersecurity and other Tech teams to assure all system designs and changes to the data environments are in line with the long-term IT strategy and architectural standards.
- Fully comfortable being hands-on with our data solution tools and providing end-to-end data solution designs (both high-level and low-level).
- Work towards a data strategy that maximizes the value of data as an asset, along with a migration strategy from our current state to our future state architecture.
- Leading and providing practical experience in the maturity of cloud-native data services such as but not limited to Azure, Snowflake, and DBT.
- Responsible for definition, creation and maintenance of architecture artifacts of Enterprise Data solutions including data architecture, data flow diagrams, conceptual/logical data models, data dictionaries, and database design.
- Provide leadership, oversight, and development execution of data architecture design and associated delivery.
- Provide training and coaching to other team members on data architecture standards and best practices, along with the necessary governance to ensure such standards are upheld.
- Investigating & analyzing data sources to identify relevant information for inclusion in our data solutions.
- Own vendor relationships for our data solutions and stay informed on upcoming product releases.
- Lead and own the Architecture Review Board committee and discussions.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Finance, Statistics or related discipline, or an equivalent in education and experience preferred.
- 8-10 years of in-depth, hands-on knowledge and execution of foundational data architectures such as data warehouses, data modeling, data mining, ETL, and in-memory models.
- Sophisticated verbal and written communication skills and experience presenting to different levels of leadership.
- Proven ability to influence and empower individuals and teams.
- Proficient knowledge in modern data architecture that supports advanced analytics including Snowflake, Azure, etc.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, responding quickly to oversight and following instruction closely, while anticipating needs and developing efficiencies on repeat tasks.
- Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and analytics skill with the ability to work in a cross-functional team.
- Quick self-motivated learner who can initiate and drive new data solutions and patterns in anticipation of management and client goals and objectives with little or no supervision.
- Self-directed and comfortable supporting the data needs of multiple teams, systems and products.
- Must be able to adapt to change in direction and priorities in a project and deadline-oriented environment.
- Expert knowledge of data modeling, documentation and governance tools and techniques.
- Demonstrated human relation skills to effectively interact with peers, subordinates, internal and external customers and vendors.
- Sophisticated analytical skills related to cost / benefit analysis of large dollar hardware and software implementations.
- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
PAY TRANSPARENCY A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $145,000.00-$214,000.00. You are also eligible for annual cash bonuses and equity awards based upon performance and other factors. Actual compensation offered may vary depending on skill level, experience, and/or education. Chipotle offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, sick leave, vacation time, and much more. Visit for more details.
WHO WE ARE Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Chipotle has restaurants in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany and is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants in North America and Europe. With employees passionate about providing a great guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sustainable business practices. For more information or to place an order online, visit WWW.CHIPOTLE.COM Chipotle Mexican Grill is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. As a people-first company rooted in values, our purpose extends beyond serving nutritious food using real ingredients. It means hiring world-class individuals and fostering a culture that champions diversity, ensures equity, and celebrates inclusion. All qualified applicants, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. Please contact ...@chipotle.com if you need an accommodation due to a disability to complete an application, job interview, and/or to otherwise participate in the hiring process. This email does not respond to non-accommodations related requests.