Data Architect

We are searching for a Talented Data Architect for our Client, located in New York, NY.  This is a Full-Time, Permanent Position with a very competitive Base Salary, Bonus Structure, and Full Benefits. H1B Candidates are Accepted.

Skills & Qualifications:

We are looking for a candidate with experience in reference data sourcing, management, and distribution in a high-volume transaction processing environment. Based on the role description as outlined below, our Client's preference is for the candidate to have an in-depth understanding of Global Payments (focused on high value, RTGS/Swift and US (Fedwire/ US RTP/ACH) or similar domestic clearing in the UK or EU countries.  In lieu of Global Payments experience, we will consider candidates with end-to-end transactional experience in other domains such as equities, derivatives, futures, OTC, foreign exchange, commodities, fixed income or credit card.

·       The candidate should exhibit demonstrated experience working in a globally distributed team and in partnership with operations, product management/owners, and technology teams

·       The candidate should be reference data SME and understand the evolving business and technology landscape of processes, data, and technologies used.

·       Knowledge and understanding of Payments applications (or one of the other transactional domain applications) from both functional and technical perspectives are essential. 

·       Expertise in data modeling, understanding reference data trends, and challenges

·       Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate extensive experience in delivering technical reference and static data management solutions meeting business data needs.

·       Must have working knowledge in interfacing with IT teams with limited exposure to the business. This is primarily an IT role

·       Deep expertise in handling structured data and other (unstructured) data types

·       Experience working on large scale projects, enterprise data solutions with disparate sources to enable standardization & classification for data processing and consequent application development, including extensive practical skills in developing systems for static and reference data;

·       Excellent analytical and critical reasoning skills with a strong focus on execution

·       Proactive problem solver who operates effectively and independently, even in areas of uncertainty and ambiguity

·       Advanced knowledge of SQL, Java, and logical data modeling is required. The ideal candidate would be a technically aligned Data Architect

·       Excellent communication, negotiation, networking and influencing skills; excellent consumer relationship management skill with a service-oriented mindset

·       Ability to work across multiple global business groups and domains; ability to work in a fast-paced environment; possess excellent written & verbal communication skills.

·       Agile experience is required.

·       Proven experience explaining complex technical concepts to business people and technical experts so they can be debated for best solutions

Preferred:

·       Working knowledge of international, high-value fund transfer solutions used by banks to process payments for institutional, retails, corporate, and corresponding banking relationships

·       Hands-on knowledge of SWIFT workflows

·       Proven record of working within a CB / GTB (Commercial Bank/ Global Transaction Banking) organization and building technology solutions

·       cloud experience is a big plus

·       GCP certification is a major plus
 

Education/Certification:

·       Bachelor’s in computer science or related discipline or unrelated Bachelors

·       with Professional Certification in IT

Benefits
Full Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision, Bonus, Relocation

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