Data Architect

Company: CO-OP Financial Services
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: January 11, 2021

Job Description:

The Opportunity We are seeking a talented--Data Architect to serve as a data management subject matter expert and is responsible for designing, creating, deploying and managing the organization's data architecture.--The Data Architect Lead is responsible for ensuring the organization's data assets are in line with the defined data architecture and with the goals of the business. In order to accomplish this, the data architect will work collaboratively with a cross section of technical and non-technical users. What You Can Look Forward to Providing leadership and guidance with enterprise data strategies. Revising data dictionary definitions, governance practices, and standards. Creating and maintaining enterprise conceptual, logical, and physical data models. Creating data models that conform to existing standards and conventions. Evaluating and recommending new and emerging data management and storage technologies and standards. Ensuring consistency between data management, enterprise storage and all other technical system components. Create and maintain a corporate repository of all data architecture artifacts. Adhere to Agile principles and philosophies (Scrum or Kanban, as applicable) in fulfillment of the role. Collaborate within the direct team in accordance with Team Agreement, Definition of Ready, and Definition of Done. Work as a cross-functional team member in an Agile setting to help complete and deliver the team commitments. Collaborate across teams and across business areas in the spirit of an Agile mindset. Fulfill the role in the spirit of the Agile Manifesto, with emphasis on delivery of incremental value with frequent iterations and feedback loops. Responsible for reporting risks that are identified to the appropriate team and/or management. Additionally, responsible for managing, monitoring and reporting risks within the scope of your work area, to include, but not limited to Information Security risks. Actively supports our CO-OP culture and embraces our core values of Work as Partners, Communicate Openly and Honestly, Demonstrate Excellence and Champion Change in all interactions. What You'll Need to Succeed Bachelor's degree in Analytics, Data Science, Data Management, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science or equivalent training and/or experience. 7-10 years of experience with information technology programs and services, with at least 5 years demonstrated expertise in enterprise data management and related technologies. Data management best practices and trends. Experience with Data Science and Analytics technologies Experience with Data Bricks is a huge plus Expert knowledge of enterprise data management technologies, including database platforms such as SQL Server and Oracle, ETL tools, and SQL. Understanding of information systems and data life-cycle management best practices and methodologies, such as systems development life cycle (SDLC). Agile development methodology and concepts. Knowledge of emerging data managements trends such as NoSQL/Big Data, streaming data, etc. Common data architecture patterns such as entity-relationship and dimensional modeling. Master Data Management (MDM) concepts and strategies for implementation. Financial Services industry knowledge preferred. Data modeling tools such as ERwin, Toad Data Modeler, E/R Studio, etc. Expert T-SQL, SQL, or PL/SQL. Snowflake/Talend /Azure or AWS cloud. Generate visualizations of simple to complex processes. Able to explain technical concepts in a concise manner to non-technical users. Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Visio. Advanced communication skills and customer relationship skills. Why Join CO-OP? CO-OP is committed to fostering a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and connected.--We are dedicated to understanding, attracting and engaging a diverse workforce where every employee can live up to their pull potential; ensuring that our employee base reflects the consumers we serve. The result of this effort is an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. You will be part of an organization that focuses on a strong culture and embodies the credit union movement philosophy of People Helping People. CO-OP's commitment to reflecting our own core values and purpose extends beyond how we serve our clients and the products that we deliver. With more than 35 years of industry leadership, CO-OP Financial Services is the largest, most comprehensive credit union service organization in the nation. CO-OP serves as THE credit union technology engine, bringing payments solutions, engagement services and strategic counsel to help credit unions optimize member experiences to consistently provide seamless, personalized multi-channel offerings, while delivering secure, sophisticated fraud mitigation service. CO-OP serves more than 3,000 client credit unions, with 60 million debit and credit cardholders, nearly 30,000 surcharge-free ATMs and more than 5,600 shared branches nationwide. Our vast technological ecosystem facilitates more than 6.5 billion transactions every year and equips credit unions of all sizes to deepen member engagement and prosper in the fast-paced world of fintech. The Perks Fun, challenging and, collaborative work environment with passionate colleagues that care deeply about the intersection of technology and human-centered financial services. Great Work/Life Benefits - Paid Time Off (PTO), Maternity, Parental, Family Care, Adoption Leave Programs, Community Volunteer Time Off, and 10 Paid Holidays. Health benefits - medical, dental, & vision plus wellness programs and gym reimbursements. 401K with generous company match. Tuition reimbursement.

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