Data architect job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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A data architect is responsible for the creation and maintenance of a client's databases via electronic means. Their duties include solving database issues, preparing design reports, educating staff members on database etiquette, and running tests and repairs as needed.
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Data architect requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in data architect job postings.
Sample data architect requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
- Knowledge of data management systems and software
- Proficiency in SQL and other query languages
- Experience with data visualization tools and techniques
- Familiarity with data security measures
Sample required data architect soft skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Data architect job description example 1
Fidelity National Financial data architect job description
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE:FNF) is a leading provider of title insurance and transaction services to the real estate and mortgage industries. FNF is the nation's largest title insurance company through its title insurance underwriters - Fidelity National Title, Chicago Title, Commonwealth Land Title, Alamo Title and National Title of New York - that collectively issue more title insurance policies than any other title company in the United States. More information about FNF can be found at fnf.com.
• Develop, deploy and manage target state DGP program and supporting technologies both on premise and in cloud services.
• Manage full lifecycle of design and support evolution of engineering, system administration and daily operations of DGP products, technologies and services with a focus on continuous service improvement.
• Manage and mature DLP program-related controls, documentation, testing and alignment with risk management framework.
• Create requirements for evolving DGP risk management, technical controls, technologies, security best practices in conjunction with security architecture
• Assess business requirements of the various lines of business and align solutions to balance enablement of the business with appropriate security controls
• Support creation and documentation of business process aspects of the DLP initiative including process and procedure manuals, training, employee communication, workshops, business unit orientation and on-boarding, and team meetings
• Deliver measurable metrics reporting, Key Risk Indicators (KRI's) and Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) that will be used for reporting to stakeholders and board of directors and continuous improvements for the program
• Work with various Audit, Compliance and Assessment teams and programs to identify, assess and mitigate operational risks, evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of the platform, standards, procedures, processes, and internal controls
• Support adherence to applicable Security Controls, Policies, and Standards; partner with business owners and technology groups to synchronize plans to remediate gaps
Education
• BS/MS in Computer Science or Business with emphasis in IT or equivalent
• Relevant cyber security certifications, such as CISSP, CISM, are optional, but highly desired
Experience
10+ years of IT security and/or Governance Risk and Compliance related experiences Experience in implementing DLP & Insider Threat Management programs Experience with Enterprise DLP, UBA, UEBA, CASB, DAG, DAM, HSM, and PKI software solutions, design and implementation Experience interfacing with executive leadership to present both situation reports and business proposals for strategic change/improvements
• Develop, deploy and manage target state DGP program and supporting technologies both on premise and in cloud services.
• Manage full lifecycle of design and support evolution of engineering, system administration and daily operations of DGP products, technologies and services with a focus on continuous service improvement.
• Manage and mature DLP program-related controls, documentation, testing and alignment with risk management framework.
• Create requirements for evolving DGP risk management, technical controls, technologies, security best practices in conjunction with security architecture
• Assess business requirements of the various lines of business and align solutions to balance enablement of the business with appropriate security controls
• Support creation and documentation of business process aspects of the DLP initiative including process and procedure manuals, training, employee communication, workshops, business unit orientation and on-boarding, and team meetings
• Deliver measurable metrics reporting, Key Risk Indicators (KRI's) and Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) that will be used for reporting to stakeholders and board of directors and continuous improvements for the program
• Work with various Audit, Compliance and Assessment teams and programs to identify, assess and mitigate operational risks, evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of the platform, standards, procedures, processes, and internal controls
• Support adherence to applicable Security Controls, Policies, and Standards; partner with business owners and technology groups to synchronize plans to remediate gaps
Education
• BS/MS in Computer Science or Business with emphasis in IT or equivalent
• Relevant cyber security certifications, such as CISSP, CISM, are optional, but highly desired
Experience
10+ years of IT security and/or Governance Risk and Compliance related experiences Experience in implementing DLP & Insider Threat Management programs Experience with Enterprise DLP, UBA, UEBA, CASB, DAG, DAM, HSM, and PKI software solutions, design and implementation Experience interfacing with executive leadership to present both situation reports and business proposals for strategic change/improvements
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Data architect job description example 2
JPMorgan Chase & Co. data architect job description
Working as an Architect, your passion for technology and thirst for innovation will help shape the future of global digital commerce, now and for years to come. Every day, you'll bring critical day-to-day leadership and thinking to the table, working with teams of architects, aligning cross-functional projects, ensuring that they're within reason, fiscally and technically. You'll collaborate with internal teams and business leaders alike, creating strategically sound Target State Architectures. You'll have a major say in budgeting, hiring, mentoring, setting priorities and fostering a client-centric environment where everyone learns and grows. At the end of the day, your work will have tremendous and positive impact, whether it's in-house, in collaboration with technologists across JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s global technology community or in partnership with some of the most important tech firms in the world.
This role requires a wide variety of strengths and capabilities, including:
+ BS/BA degree or equivalent experience
+ Expertise in application, data, and infrastructure architecture disciplines
+ Fluency in architecture and design across all systems
+ Knowledge in at least one area of technical architecture
+ Strategic thinking and passion for business strategy and business processes
+ Experience in risk and risk control compliance
+ Ability to work collaboratively in teams and develop meaningful relationships to achieve common goals
JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
The health and safety of our colleagues, candidates, clients and communities has been a top priority in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. JPMorgan Chase was awarded the "WELL Health-Safety Rating" for all of our 6,200 locations globally based on our operational policies, maintenance protocols, stakeholder engagement and emergency plans to address a post-COVID-19 environment.
As a part of our commitment to health and safety, we have implemented various COVID-related health and safety requirements for our workforce. Employees are expected to follow the Firm's current COVID-19 or other infectious disease health and safety requirements, including local requirements. Requirements include sharing information including your vaccine card in the firm's vaccine record tool, and may include mask wearing. Requirements may change in the future with the evolving public health landscape. JPMorgan Chase will consider accommodation requests as required by applicable law.
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This role requires a wide variety of strengths and capabilities, including:
+ BS/BA degree or equivalent experience
+ Expertise in application, data, and infrastructure architecture disciplines
+ Fluency in architecture and design across all systems
+ Knowledge in at least one area of technical architecture
+ Strategic thinking and passion for business strategy and business processes
+ Experience in risk and risk control compliance
+ Ability to work collaboratively in teams and develop meaningful relationships to achieve common goals
JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
The health and safety of our colleagues, candidates, clients and communities has been a top priority in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. JPMorgan Chase was awarded the "WELL Health-Safety Rating" for all of our 6,200 locations globally based on our operational policies, maintenance protocols, stakeholder engagement and emergency plans to address a post-COVID-19 environment.
As a part of our commitment to health and safety, we have implemented various COVID-related health and safety requirements for our workforce. Employees are expected to follow the Firm's current COVID-19 or other infectious disease health and safety requirements, including local requirements. Requirements include sharing information including your vaccine card in the firm's vaccine record tool, and may include mask wearing. Requirements may change in the future with the evolving public health landscape. JPMorgan Chase will consider accommodation requests as required by applicable law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans
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Data architect job description example 3
Owens & Minor data architect job description
At Owens & Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with 50+ facilities across the US and 18,000 teammates in over 90 countries, we provide integrated technologies, products and services across the full continuum of care. Customers-and their patients-are at the heart of what we do.
Our mission is to empower our customers to advance healthcare, and our success starts with our teammates.
Owens & Minor teammate benefits include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available on first working day 401(k), eligibility after 30 days of employment Employee stock purchase plan Tuition reimbursement Development opportunities to grow your career with a global company
Job Summary - The Data Architect will be responsible for planning, designing, and maintaining the architecture, structures, models, security and standards for various data integration & data warehouse projects at Owens & Minor. Collaborates with Data Scientists and Data Engineers to ensure new product features and subject areas are designed and modelled to integrate with existing structures and can provide a consistent view across diverse data sources. Enhances Business Intelligence, Operational Intelligence, and Product Analytics aspects of products through clear visualization of accurate data. Develops and maintains documentation sets for the data architecture, data flow, and data models of the data warehouse that are appropriate for various audiences.
Core Responsibilities -
Develops and delivers long-term strategic goals for the company's data architecture vision and standards.Creates solutions to achieve long-term objectives and an overall data management roadmap.Establishes processes for governing the identification, collection, and use of metadata.Establishes methods and procedures for tracking data quality, completeness, redundancy and security.Conducts data capacity planning, life cycle, duration, usage requirements and feasibility studies.Works with Cloud Infrastructure Architects to create strategies and plans for data security, backup, disaster recovery, business continuity, and archiving Ensures Data strategies and architectures remain in compliance with standards.Gathers feature requirements and write solution proposal documentation via consultation with business stakeholders.Works with Product teams to create data models prior to product development.Analyzes performance metrics and creates proposals related to continuous improvement.Provides resolution to an extensive range of complicated data pipeline related challenges (both proactively and as issues arise).Provides thought leadership to fellow team members across business and technical project dimensions while solving complex business requirements.Demonstrates forward thinking on organizational direction, and how technology can support these efforts.Provides direction on adoption of Cloud Data technologies and industry best practices in the field of data warehouse/data lake architecture and modelling.Advocates and defines a data architecture vision from a strategic perspective (internal/external platforms, tools, systems, etc.).Acts as coach and mentor to team members and technical staff on assigned project tasks.
Qualifying Experience -
Bachelor's Degree, preferably in related field (Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Data Analytics, Information Security)7 or more years of relevant experience (Data Engineering/Science, database management, technical architecture, network management, application development, middleware, etc.)5 or years' experience working as a Data Architect, Data Engineer or Data Scientist in Data warehouse, ETL, BI, etc. projects Leadership role on at least two separate Data Warehouse/Data Lake implementations using diverse technology stacks Experience with data security and data access controls and design Experience with Azure data storage and management technologies Experience with Agile software development frameworks Data lake (data modelling, ELT using SQL, implementing complex stored Procedures, standard DWH and ETL concepts) Data lake advanced concepts with understanding of how to use features (setting up resource monitors, RBAC controls, virtual warehouse sizing, query performance tuning, Zero copy clone, time travel) Expertise in Azure Synapse
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If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply.
Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.
Our mission is to empower our customers to advance healthcare, and our success starts with our teammates.
Owens & Minor teammate benefits include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available on first working day 401(k), eligibility after 30 days of employment Employee stock purchase plan Tuition reimbursement Development opportunities to grow your career with a global company
Job Summary - The Data Architect will be responsible for planning, designing, and maintaining the architecture, structures, models, security and standards for various data integration & data warehouse projects at Owens & Minor. Collaborates with Data Scientists and Data Engineers to ensure new product features and subject areas are designed and modelled to integrate with existing structures and can provide a consistent view across diverse data sources. Enhances Business Intelligence, Operational Intelligence, and Product Analytics aspects of products through clear visualization of accurate data. Develops and maintains documentation sets for the data architecture, data flow, and data models of the data warehouse that are appropriate for various audiences.
Core Responsibilities -
Develops and delivers long-term strategic goals for the company's data architecture vision and standards.Creates solutions to achieve long-term objectives and an overall data management roadmap.Establishes processes for governing the identification, collection, and use of metadata.Establishes methods and procedures for tracking data quality, completeness, redundancy and security.Conducts data capacity planning, life cycle, duration, usage requirements and feasibility studies.Works with Cloud Infrastructure Architects to create strategies and plans for data security, backup, disaster recovery, business continuity, and archiving Ensures Data strategies and architectures remain in compliance with standards.Gathers feature requirements and write solution proposal documentation via consultation with business stakeholders.Works with Product teams to create data models prior to product development.Analyzes performance metrics and creates proposals related to continuous improvement.Provides resolution to an extensive range of complicated data pipeline related challenges (both proactively and as issues arise).Provides thought leadership to fellow team members across business and technical project dimensions while solving complex business requirements.Demonstrates forward thinking on organizational direction, and how technology can support these efforts.Provides direction on adoption of Cloud Data technologies and industry best practices in the field of data warehouse/data lake architecture and modelling.Advocates and defines a data architecture vision from a strategic perspective (internal/external platforms, tools, systems, etc.).Acts as coach and mentor to team members and technical staff on assigned project tasks.
Qualifying Experience -
Bachelor's Degree, preferably in related field (Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Data Analytics, Information Security)7 or more years of relevant experience (Data Engineering/Science, database management, technical architecture, network management, application development, middleware, etc.)5 or years' experience working as a Data Architect, Data Engineer or Data Scientist in Data warehouse, ETL, BI, etc. projects Leadership role on at least two separate Data Warehouse/Data Lake implementations using diverse technology stacks Experience with data security and data access controls and design Experience with Azure data storage and management technologies Experience with Agile software development frameworks Data lake (data modelling, ELT using SQL, implementing complex stored Procedures, standard DWH and ETL concepts) Data lake advanced concepts with understanding of how to use features (setting up resource monitors, RBAC controls, virtual warehouse sizing, query performance tuning, Zero copy clone, time travel) Expertise in Azure Synapse
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If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply.
Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.
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Updated March 14, 2024