Job Title/Job Code: Data Architect

Primary Responsibilities: Understanding the customer’s business requirements, business processes and system functionality to develop

the data design and maintain the source of data. Responsible for developing and maintaining a formal description of the data and data structures - this can

include data definitions, data models [Conceptual, Logical and Physical Data Model, data dictionaries, data flow diagrams, etc. (in short metadata). Data architecture includes topics such as metadata management, business semantics, data modeling and metadata workflow management.

The architecture covers databases, data integration and the means to get to the data Resolve the end to end data issues, design issues and end to end test issues with the help of data dictionaries. Provides the means of system integration by understanding the source and target data and build the data

mapping. High-level data architecture documentation, which illustrates the source and destination

of data to and/or from approved data sources

Development of a data strategy and design specifications Design strategy and design for managing history data

Selection of capabilities and systems to meet business information needs Evaluating new techniques for enhanced functionality

Primary Qualifications:

Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.

Minimum 5 years IT Development experience required. Minimum 5 years TOAD or Erwin experience required. Must have experience with Oracle and MS SQL Server Familiarity with Web development tools such as JavaScript, Java, XML, HTML, Adobe Flex etc. preferred. Experience with software development lifecycle required. Strong analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills needed Prior project management / supervisory experience preferred.

Ability to define and deliver solutions to complex business problems that are consistent with overall development goals.

Effective mediation, motivation, negotiation, and persuasion skills. Strong customer service skills and demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of staff and management.

Understand the Firm’s code of ethics and accepted business practices. Can effectively analyze information and determine alternative resolution strategies. Able to identify and

obtain support from others to gain consensus and resolutions. Able to analyze alternatives, risks, and benefits to reach a decision on a resolution. Display ability to reach

decisions under conditions of uncertainty or high risk. Able to recognize achievement, provide continuing feedback, and recommend improvement to team members. Can develop an effective working relationship with each team member by earning trust, respect, and loyalty. Must be able to define, adjust, and communicate performance goals and objectives as necessary for team

objectives.

Can identify the most critical skill areas that need to be available within team. Aware of new technologies, tools, and techniques required to successfully deliver solutions. Define plans for providing training to address developmental needs within team and maintain a training plan for the team.

Strong written and oral communication skills.