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RXBAR: We manufacture, market and distribute whole food protein bars. While the protein bar market is crowded, RXBAR cuts through the clutter with a clean ingredient deck and disruptive branding. A unique, No B.S value proposition has propelled RXBAR to be a major, rapidly growing player in the nutrition category.

Data Architect: RXBAR is one of the fastest growing natural brands in the country and this explosive growth requires RXBAR to utilize data as a point of differentiation vs competition to continue to accelerate our growth. We believe that this role will be a critical component to setup RXBAR for long-term success. 

The Data Architect will be responsible for designing, deploying, and managing RXBAR's data infrastructure, which through cross-functional collaboration will enable the organization to more effectively make data-driven business decisions.

Our ideal applicant is well-rounded and balanced, excelling in both collaborative cross-functional communication and technical strategy and execution.

 General Functions + Responsibilities:

  • Build, develop and lead a team
    • Establish a vision for hiring needs to support the execution and management of RXBAR’s data architecture
    • Design an internal team comprised of key cross-functional stakeholders to deliver a best-in-class data architecture
    • Source and manage third party support 
  • Design, deploy, and manage RXBAR’s data infrastructure
    • Collaborate with cross-functional team leads to build RXBAR’s data strategy, and manage the evolution of that strategy to satisfy changing needs of the business
    • Own the vision for RXBAR’s data strategy of how data will flow through the organization via an iterative approach, flexing short-term needs with evolving long-term objectives
    • Create, enforce, and own RXBAR's Data Governance policies to ensure the accuracy and protection of our data
    • Determine, implement, and manage structural database and ETL requirements
    • Identify, evaluate, and improve current data management technologies
    • Manage the design and development of complex ETL and BI implementations
    • Lead the development and implementation of data collection systems
    • Implement measures to ensure data accuracy and accessibility

Skills & Qualifications:

  • 3-5 years’ experience as a Data Architect, Data Engineer, Database Administrators or a similar discipline
  • Graduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, or a related field is preferred
  • Successful background as an architect on either an Enterprise Data Warehouse or EIM Team
  • Track record of successful architecting and implementing small, medium and enterprise scale solutions
  • Ability and willingness to flex between big picture vision setting with cross-functional collaboration and tactical technical execution
  • Knowledge of data warehouse principles and methodologies and knowledge of database modeling techniques (star, snowflake, 3NF, etc.)
  • Knowledge of cloud tools involving Azure, AWS and Google Cloud
  • Experience and knowledge of database, ETL and BI technologies
  • Eagerness to learn new tools and technologies
  • Experience building EIM and BI roadmaps to meet business needs
  • Experience managing structured and unstructured data
  • Experience with Syndicated data (ie. Neilson, SPINS, etc.)
  • CPG experience is a plus
  • Management experience preferred
  • Creative problem solver
  • Intellectually humble
  • A self-starter with excellent communication skills

Total Rewards Package: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, 401K plan with RXBAR match, cell phone & fitness membership reimbursement, subsidized commuter benefits, bike & helmet, unlimited RXBARs, RXBAR gear and invaluable experience growing a company

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We're so lucky to be in the great neighborhood of River North surrounded by food and coffee! Our office is also right off of the Merch Mart 'L' stop!

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