What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Architect / Modeler position at Fiserv?
Data Architect / Data Modeler
Responsibilities:
- An expert to deliver a world class data architecture to an enterprise that establishes robust governance and enforces best practices, policies, and procedures across the entire data landscape on and off premises
- Establish MDM best practices and guide initiatives/solutions to align with master data strategy. Expertise in core domains such as Customer, Product, Supplier etc. Experience with Alation is a plus.
- Drive reuse of data and data models at all levels and establish standards to enforce and preserve single version of truth across the data landscape
- Facilitate the development and implementation of data quality and integrity standards in all phases of Data Lifecycle - from Ingest to Insights
- Big Data development, design, and architecture for distributed and scalable file system such as HDFS. Working experience in HWs / Cloudera Hadoop environment with expert development skills in HIVE
Qualifications:
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills – able to break down complex information and articulate in a manner that’s easy to understand
- Comfortable working in a fast paced, highly complex, matrixed environment and capable of handling multiple tasks concurrently
- Be able to understand current data landscape, interpret results of analysis, identify trends and issues, and develop data standards to support business objectives
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and creative problem-solving techniques for data solutions in a large and complex environment
- Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to work with partners to meet business SLAs and plan and deliver work to expectations
- Functional knowledge of the Financial Services industry with experience promoting a robust risk & control environment is preferred
- Be able to coach, train, and mentor junior staff
- Expert development, analysis, and design skills in database technologies such as Exadata, Oracle, MYSQL, SQL Server etc. Experience in Cloud Data base technologies such as Snowflake is a plus
- Expertise in creating ER (Entity Relationship), Logical, Physical, and Conceptual data models for an enterprise. At least 10 years hands on experience with Data Modeling tool such as Erwin, Power Designer etc.
- Experience in modern data design methodologies such as DDD (Domain Driven Design), Bounded Contexts, and Data Mesh building data warehouses for agility, scalability, and autonomy
- Experience working in agile methodology and facilitating / leading sessions with partners including Business, IT (engineers and developers), BI (Business Intelligence), System of Record (SOR) SMEs etc. to assess business requirements and deliver design prototypes and models
- Experience in building and maintaining an evergreen Data Catalogue for an enterprise with robust metadata and end to end lineage. Ensure self-service usage for internal and external clients. Experience with Alation is a plus
- Experience in Data Taxonomy, Classification, and Security and be able to work with Data Stewards to ensure firm’s data is defined, classified, traceable, and protected at rest and in motion
- Experience in building reference architecture and establish prescriptive patterns for data ingestion, transformation, consumption, provisioning, prospecting etc. Be able to execute proof of concepts for new technologies, techniques, and patterns such as data mesh, domain driven design etc.
- 15 years of experience in designing and building data assets for batch and NRT Data Warehouses, Operational Data Stores, and BI&A universe. Well versed with industry standard Kimball and Inmon practices
Learn more about Fiserv: Life moves fast. And as it does, we know most people aren’t thinking about “financial services” But we are. We help people and businesses move money and information every minute of every day. Our solutions connect financial institutions, corporations, merchants and consumers to one another, millions of times a day, behind the scenes, reliably and securely. We’re Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments enabling innovative financial services experiences that are in step with the way people live and work today. The company’s approximately 44,000 associates proudly serve clients in more than 100 countries, so their customers, members and consumers can move money when and where they need it, at the point of thought. Our Aspiration is to move money and information in a way that moves the world. As a FORTUNE™ 500 company and one of FORTUNE Magazine World’s Most Admired Companies for the sixth consecutive year, we are committed to excellence and purposeful innovation. Explore the possibilities of a career with Fiserv and Find Your Forward with us.
We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce. Fiserv is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet