A Data Architect is responsible for designing, creating, and managing data systems and architectures that effectively support business needs. Their primary duties include:

• Data Modeling: Creating data models based on business requirements to support various applications.
• Database Design: Designing efficient and scalable database structures to store and process data.
• Data Integration: Developing strategies for integrating data from different sources and ensuring data flow between systems.
• Performance Optimization: Monitoring and optimizing database performance to ensure high availability and speed.
• Data Security: Implementing security measures to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access.
• Collaboration: Working with stakeholders, including data engineers, software developers, and business analysts, to align data architecture with business goals.
• Technology Evaluation: Evaluating and recommending tools and technologies for data storage, processing, and analytics.
• Documentation: Creating and maintaining documentation for data architecture, models, and standards.