Senior Data Architect - provides data architecture expertise on key business and IS (Information Services) initiatives for our financial services client

What You’ll Be Doing

The Senior Data Architect - provides data architecture expertise on key business and IS (Information Services) initiatives and participates in the development of application systems and technical solutions, focusing on new/enhanced data structures. This includes database logical and physical design, BI design, design and overview of data.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead research, impact analysis, technology evaluations/selections, initial proof of concept, and the roll out of new tools and documented standards to IS development teams and functional areas. This includes enterprise data architecture, operational and database design, BI technology and processes;
• Govern definition, design, storage, maintenance, movement, and access of data;
• Act as a liaison between the technical and business user communities for data requirements;
• Participate in Enterprise architecture efforts, and ensure that standards align with Enterprise Architecture blueprints and guidelines;
• Perform the primary data architect/designer role on client applications in partnership with development teams;
• Develop and maintain FCC data architecture, including development of data models and other data structures definitions, defining standards, promoting conformity and compatibility, and reducing redundancies in data.

What We Are Looking For

• 10+ years’ experience as data architect or similar role, preferably with 3+ years in financial services industry
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with databases - Snowflake, Oracle etc.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with OLTP and OLAP/Data Warehouses. Expert knowledge of relational and multi-dimensional data models, SQL, performance tuning.
• 2+ years’ experience in Data Integration Tools - Talend (preferred), CDC.
• 2+ years’ experience in BI and data visualization tools (e.g.: PowerBI, Tableau, HighCharts).
• Good knowledge of cloud (AWS) and on-premise infrastructure.

The Expertise You Bring

• Practical experience with Data Governance with the ability to influence on initiatives.
• Strong data analysis, logical and physical database design skills, with thorough understanding on data architecture principles.
• Comprehensive understanding of data architecture, current and emerging technologies.
• Excellent Analytical and Problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven strength in collaboration and teamwork.
• Strong relationship management skills