Staff Data & Information Architect

Job Description Summary
Responsible for multiple software projects as a project leader or internal consultant. Will work on highly complex software projects that require in-depth domain knowledge or two or more specialized architecture areas.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

In this role you will:
• Participates in the data domain technical and business discussions relative to future architect direction.
• Assists in the analysis, design and development of a roadmap, design pattern, and implementation based upon a current vs. future state in a cohesive architecture viewpoint.
• Gathers and analyzes data and develops architectural requirements at project level.
• Participates in the Data Governance Council.
• Supports the development data and data delivery platforms that are service-oriented with reusable components that can be orchestrated together into different methods for different businesses.
• Researches and evaluates emerging data technology, industry and market trends to assist in project development and/or operational support activities.
• Coaches and mentors team members.
• Effectively monitor and control costs in the organization

Education Qualification

For roles outside USA: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or "STEM" Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) with advanced experience.

Desired Characteristics

Technical Expertise:

• Expertise in Python, SQL, Databricks, Data Modeling, Data Architecture and Data Engineering.
• Scheduling tools likes - Airflow
• Visualization Tools - PowerBI
• Azure Cloud
• Ability to consult stakeholder and super users on alignment of outcomes and desired technical solutions at an enterprise level.
• Ability to Analyze, design, and develop Data Analytics solution roadmap and implementation plan based upon a current vs. future state of the business.
• Working knowledge of configuration choices and related cost implications; Experience with complex solution configurations.
• Knowledgeable of full range of Data & Analytics and AI solution catalog within a business unit and able to discuss overall solution at depth.
• Experience sustaining operational stability through various life cycle phases (planning, implementation, steady state, de-commissioning); Ability to provision and budget via capital and operating.
• Able to lead early stage customer interactions; Guide customers as they develop confidence and comfort with approaches, and integrate with their legacy tech investments.

Business Acumen:

• Adept at navigating the organizational matrix; understanding people's roles, can foresee obstacles, identify workarounds, leverage resources and rally teammates.
• Understand how internal and/or external business model works and facilitate active customer engagement
• Able to articulate the value of what is most important to the business/customer to achieve outcomes
• Able to produce functional area information in sufficient detail for cross-functional teams to utilize, using presentation and storytelling concepts.
• Possess extensive knowledge of full solution catalog within a business unit and proficiency in discussing each area at an advanced level.
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification or equivalent quality certification

Leadership:

• Demonstrated working knowledge of internal organization
• Foresee obstacles, identify workarounds, leverage resources, rally teammates.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and/or lead blended teams, including 3rd party partners and customer personnel.
• Demonstrated Change Management /Acceleration capabilities
• Strong interpersonal skills, including creativity and curiosity with ability to effectively communicate and influence across all organizational levels
• Proven analytical and problem resolution skills
• Ability to influence and build consensus with other Information Technology (IT) teams and leadership

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No