We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science &amp; Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.Current Associates will need to apply through the internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on Menu or View All Apps, select the Jobs Hub app, then click the magnifying glass to Browse Jobs.This is a Hybrid role based out of our office in Fountain Valley, California. The Target Pay Range for this position is $130,180 - $162,725 annually. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.We are seeking an Analytics Data Architect to design and optimize the data foundation that powers our enterprise analytics, reporting, and AI-driven insights. This role combines deep expertise in data modeling with modern cloud architecture to deliver scalable, governed, and business-aligned data solutions. The ideal candidate is a hands-on architect with experience in relational, dimensional, and cloud-native modeling, DataOps and DevOps practices, and building high-performance analytics platforms in Azure Databricks or similar environments. Key Responsibilities Data Architecture &amp; Modeling<ul><li>Translate business requirements into conceptual, logical, and physical data models.</li><li>Design and maintain 3NF, dimensional (star schema), and cloud-native models optimized for analytics, BI, and operational use cases.</li><li>Implement data structures in Databricks and other cloud platforms for scalability, performance, and flexibility.</li><li>Establish and enforce data modeling and architecture standards, ensuring alignment with governance and compliance policies (US, EU, UK).</li><li>Conduct evaluations and POCs on new data modeling methodologies, observability tools, and integration patterns.</li></ul> Analytics Platform Enablement<ul><li>Partner with data engineering, BI, and application teams to design scalable, high performance data pipelines and models.</li><li>Integrate DataOps and DevOps practices to automate testing, validation, and CI/CD of analytics assets.</li><li>•Deploy and manage data observability tools for monitoring lineage, data quality, and system health.</li><li>Define and maintain metadata, lineage, and quality frameworks to enable trust and transparency in analytics.</li><li>Contribute to the enterprise data modernization initiative, building a future-ready foundation for analytics and AI.</li></ul>Collaboration &amp; Leadership<ul><li>Serve as the technical authority on data modeling and analytics architecture.</li><li>Partner with business teams to ensure data assets meet reporting and analytics needs.</li><li>Provide guidance to engineering and analytics teams on best practices for data architecture, governance, and optimization.</li><li>Promote a culture of data-driven decision-making, compliance, and stewardship.</li></ul> Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or a related field. Masters preferred</li><li>6+ years of experience in data architecture, modeling, or database design.</li><li>Expertise with data modeling tools (ER Studio, Erwin, or equivalent).</li><li>Strong command of SQL and query optimization.</li><li>Hands-on experience with Azure Databricks, Spark, Python, ETL/ELT frameworks.</li><li>Proven experience designing dimensional and relational models for OLTP/OLAP and analytics.</li><li>Familiarity with DataOps, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines in a data environment.</li><li>Solid understanding of data governance, privacy, quality, and metadata management.</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills and ability to lead technical initiatives independently.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.</li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple priorities.</li></ul>Physical Demands:<ul><li>Extensive sitting, phone, and computer use</li><li>Extend and reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers</li><li>Occasionally required to bend, kneel, stoop, or crouch</li><li>May be required to lift, move, and carry up to 15 lbs.</li><li>Specific vision abilities required including close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.</li><li>Hearing ability to effectively communicate via the telephone and in person</li><li>Ability to communicate verbally on the telephone and in person</li><li>Fluency in the English language</li><li>Extended hours may be needed</li></ul>Work Environment:The employee will primarily work in a typical office environment including use of cubicles, computers and overhead lighting. Temperature extremes will be minimal to nonexistent. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  The employee will be required to use a computer, spreadsheets, database management, email, and the Internet.  The employee is frequently required to use a calculator; fax, copy machine, and phone system. About AntechAntech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe; in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services.Antech offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness and financial needs of our associates. <ul><li>All Full-time associates are eligible for the following benefits and more: </li><li>Paid Time Off &amp; Holidays </li><li>Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available) </li><li>Basic Life (Company Paid) &amp; Supplemental Life </li><li>Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid) </li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts </li><li>Paid Parental Leave </li><li>401(k) with company match </li><li>Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement </li><li>Life Assistance Program </li><li>Pet Care Discounts</li></ul>We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our Career page at <a href="http://careers.antechdiagnostics.com/us/en/affirmative-action" target="_blank">Antech Careers</a>. Note to Search Firms/AgenciesAntech Diagnostics, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Antech) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Antech and the requisition is position-specific. Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Antech will be deemed the sole property of Antech and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Antech.