Data Warehousing

Data Warehouse Architecture

Design Scalable Foundations for Enterprise Analytics

Create robust, scalable data warehouse architectures that optimize query performance, enable seamless data integration, and support your organization's growing analytics needs.

60+
Architectures Designed
10x faster
Query Performance
98%
Client Satisfaction
500TB+
Data Volume

What is Data Warehouse Architecture?

Building the foundation for enterprise analytics

Data warehouse architecture is the structural blueprint that defines how data is organized, stored, and accessed within your enterprise data warehouse. A well-designed architecture is critical for achieving optimal query performance, data consistency, and scalability.

Our architecture services focus on creating dimensional models using star and snowflake schemas that are optimized for analytical queries. We design fact and dimension tables that support your business reporting needs while minimizing data redundancy and maximizing query efficiency.

We specialize in cloud-native architectures on Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, and Azure Synapse, as well as hybrid solutions that bridge on-premises and cloud environments. Every architecture we design considers future growth, data governance requirements, and integration with your existing data ecosystem.

Key Metrics

10x improvement
Query Performance
Optimized schema design
95%+ compliance
Data Model Quality
With best practices
Petabyte-ready
Scalability
Cloud-native architecture
100% coverage
Documentation
Complete schema docs

Why Choose DevSimplex for DWH Architecture?

Deep expertise in dimensional modeling and cloud platforms

A poorly designed data warehouse architecture leads to slow queries, data inconsistencies, and costly redesigns. We've helped organizations avoid these pitfalls by getting the architecture right from the start.

Our data architects bring extensive experience in dimensional modeling, having designed data warehouses that handle petabytes of data while maintaining sub-second query response times. We understand the nuances of star vs. snowflake schemas and when each is appropriate for your use case.

Beyond schema design, we architect for operational excellence. This includes partitioning strategies, clustering keys, materialized views, and caching mechanisms that ensure your warehouse performs optimally as data volumes grow.

Requirements

What you need to get started

Business Requirements

required

Clear understanding of analytics use cases, reporting needs, and key metrics.

Data Source Inventory

required

Documentation of all data sources to be integrated into the warehouse.

Volume Projections

recommended

Estimated data volumes and growth rates for capacity planning.

Performance Requirements

recommended

Expected query response times and concurrent user counts.

Common Challenges We Solve

Problems we help you avoid

Poor Query Performance

Impact: Users abandon reports due to slow response times.
Our Solution: Optimized dimensional models with proper indexing and partitioning strategies.

Schema Complexity

Impact: Difficult to maintain and extend the data model.
Our Solution: Clean star or snowflake designs with clear documentation and naming conventions.

Scalability Issues

Impact: Architecture breaks down as data volumes grow.
Our Solution: Cloud-native designs with elastic scaling and performance optimization.

Your Dedicated Team

Who you'll be working with

Data Architect

Designs overall data warehouse architecture and schema.

Cloud DWH certified, 10+ years

Data Modeler

Creates dimensional models and entity relationships.

8+ years dimensional modeling

DWH Engineer

Implements and validates architecture designs.

5+ years DWH implementation

How We Work Together

Dedicated architecture team through design phase with implementation support.

Technology Stack

Modern tools and frameworks we use

Snowflake

Cloud data platform

BigQuery

Google data warehouse

Redshift

AWS data warehouse

Azure Synapse

Microsoft analytics

Teradata

Enterprise DWH

Architecture Investment ROI

Proper architecture design prevents costly redesigns and enables business value.

60% cost savings
Redesign Prevention
Over 3 years
10x faster
Query Performance
At launch
40% faster
Development Speed
Ongoing

Why We're Different

How we compare to alternatives

AspectOur ApproachTypical AlternativeYour Advantage
ApproachArchitecture-first methodologyAd-hoc schema designScalable, maintainable designs
ModelingExpert dimensional modelingGeneric relational designAnalytics-optimized performance
Cloud ExpertiseMulti-cloud platform expertiseSingle platform knowledgeBest platform for your needs

Our Process

A proven approach that delivers results consistently.

1

Requirements Analysis

2-3 weeks

Gather business requirements, analyze data sources, and define analytics use cases.

Requirements documentData source inventoryUse case catalogSuccess criteria
2

Conceptual Design

2-3 weeks

Create high-level data model and define business entities and relationships.

Conceptual data modelEntity definitionsBusiness glossaryArchitecture options
3

Logical Design

3-4 weeks

Design dimensional models with fact and dimension tables, define grain and hierarchies.

Logical data modelStar/snowflake schemasDimension designsFact table designs
4

Physical Design

2-3 weeks

Translate logical model to physical implementation including partitioning and indexing.

Physical data modelDDL scriptsPartitioning strategyPerformance optimization guide
5

Review & Documentation

1-2 weeks

Validate architecture, create comprehensive documentation, and plan implementation.

Architecture documentationImplementation planBest practices guideTraining materials

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between star and snowflake schema?

Star schema has denormalized dimension tables connected directly to fact tables, optimizing for query simplicity and performance. Snowflake schema normalizes dimension tables into multiple related tables, reducing storage but increasing query complexity. We help you choose based on your specific needs.

How long does it take to design a data warehouse architecture?

Typical architecture design takes 10-16 weeks depending on complexity. Simple warehouses may be completed in 10 weeks, while enterprise-scale architectures with multiple subject areas may take 16+ weeks.

Do you design for cloud or on-premises data warehouses?

We design for both cloud and on-premises environments. Our expertise spans Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, Azure Synapse, and traditional platforms like Teradata. We also design hybrid architectures when appropriate.

How do you ensure the architecture will scale?

We design with scalability in mind from day one, using cloud-native patterns, proper partitioning strategies, and elastic compute capabilities. We also conduct load testing during validation to ensure the architecture meets growth projections.

What documentation do you provide?

We provide comprehensive documentation including conceptual, logical, and physical data models, entity-relationship diagrams, data dictionaries, partitioning strategies, and implementation guides. All documentation is maintained and version-controlled.

Ready to Get Started?

Let's discuss how we can help transform your business with data warehouse architecture.