
Head of Data Architecture
Guardian Life
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Holmdel • New Jersey • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $152,290 - $250,195 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Work with an agile team to deliver and evolve the data platform services
- Collaborate with partners to ensure specifications are converted into designs
- Perform data analysis activities including data profiling and transformation rules
- Design, deliver, and document multi-platform architecture
- Develop and maintain data models for supported applications
- Support data integration efforts and standardization policies
- Maintain the quality, supportability, and performance of processes
- Actively participate in QA and UAT for data initiatives
- Seek innovative solutions for data challenges
Requirements
- 15+ years of IT data engineering and architecture experience
- 10+ years of experience leading data teams
- Excellent comprehension of data management principles
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally
- A forward-thinking individual capable of modernizing data architecture
- Deep understanding of business and technology
- Expertise in driving data modeling quality across levels
- Understanding of vendor SaaS integrations and experience with Databricks
- Hands-on experience designing data architecture for large scale projects
- Strong knowledge of ETL concepts, preferably with Informatica, Syncsort, Fivetran
- Proven experience in implementing real-time and Change Data Capture (CDC)
- Strong SQL, PL/SQL experience
- Expert proficiency in data modeling tools, preferably Erwin
- SAFe experience is a plus
- Background in Insurance or Financial Services domains is highly desirable
- Excellent written and verbal communication and creative problem-solving skills.
Benefits
- Annual, sales, or other incentive compensation
- Flexible, supportive, and inclusive benefits and resources
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
data engineeringdata architecturedata modelingETLSQLPL/SQLreal-time data processingChange Data Capture (CDC)data profilingdata transformation
Soft Skills
collaborationleadershipproblem-solvingcommunicationcross-functional teamworkinnovationquality assuranceuser acceptance testing (UAT)forward-thinkingcomprehension of data management principles