Professional, Data Architecture

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Job Title

What Does a great Data Architect do at Fiserv?

We are seeking a seasoned Data Architect with extensive experience in data modeling and architecting data solutions, particularly with Snowflake. Hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing data architectures to meet the evolving needs of our organization. As a Data Architect, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the robustness, scalability, and efficiency of our data systems.

What you will do:

• Data Architecture Design: Develop, optimize, and oversee conceptual and logical data systems, ensuring they meet both current and future business requirements.
• Data Modeling: Create and maintain data models using Snowflake, ensuring data integrity, performance, and security.
• Solution Architecture: Design and implement end-to-end data solutions, including data ingestion, transformation, storage, and access.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with business stakeholders, data scientists, and engineers to understand data requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Performance Optimization: Monitor and improve data system performance, addressing any issues related to scalability, efficiency, and data quality.
• Governance and Compliance: Ensure data architectures comply with data governance policies, standards, and industry regulations.
• Technology Evaluation: Stay current with emerging data technologies and assess their potential impact and value to the organization.
• Mentorship and Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior data architects and engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

What you will need to have:

Experience in data architecture and data modeling, with a significant focus on Snowflake.

Technical Expertise:

• Proficiency in Snowflake data warehousing platform.
• Strong understanding of data modeling concepts, including normalization, denormalization, star schema, and snowflake schema.
• Experience with ETL/ELT processes and tools.
• Familiarity with data governance and data security best practices.
• Knowledge of SQL and performance tuning for large-scale data systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and related data services.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor technical teams.

What would be nice to have:

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Certifications: Snowflake certifications or other relevant industry certifications.
• Industry Experience: Experience in Cards and Payments domains and products.

Thank you for considering employment with Fiserv.  Please:

• Apply using your legal name
• Complete the step-by-step profile and attach your resume (either is acceptable, both are preferable).

What you should know about us:

Fiserv is a global leader in payments and financial technology with more than 40,000 associates proudly serving clients in more than 100 countries. As one of Fortune® magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies™" 9 of the last 10 years, one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, and a top scorer on Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality Index, we are committed to innovation and excellence. 

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