The data architect is responsible for developing and maintaining the data architecture, including data models, data dictionaries, and metadata. This includes understanding business requirements, processes, and systems to design the data structure and ensure the quality of data. The data architect also resolves data issues, designs data integration and mappings, documents the data architecture, and develops a data strategy. Qualifications include a computer science or IT degree, 5+ years of data architecture experience using tools like TOAD and Erwin, experience with Oracle and SQL Server, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

1. 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.