Data Architect

Position Summary

Purpose Financial is seeking a skilled Data Architect to support data architecture initiatives across cloud environments. Data Architect will play a role in designing, implementing, and optimizing our data infrastructure, systems and solutions to support business objectives and technical requirements. We are committed to leveraging data-driven insights to drive innovation, enhance decision-making, and deliver exceptional value to our customers.

Job Responsibility

• Design, implement, and optimize data models, databases, data warehouses, and data lakes to support data storage, retrieval, and analysis needs.
• Support strategic vision and roadmap for data architecture, in alignment with the company’s overall objectives and goals.
• Define data architecture standards, best practices, and patterns to ensure the integrity, reliability, and scalability of our data assets.
• Collaborate with cross-function teams, including software engineering, data science, and business domains to align data architecture initiatives with business requirements and technical objectives.

Job Responsibilities Cont.

• Architect and implement data integration solutions, ETL pipelines, and data governance frameworks to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and security of data across all systems and processes.
• Design and implement master data management (MDM) strategies, data quality management processes, and metadata management solutions to enable data governance and compliance.
• Evaluate and recommend data technologies, tools, and platforms to optimize performance, cost, and scalability.
• Build a strong partnership with data engineering to ensure proper alignment fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Education Required

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field

Experience Required

• 3-5 years’ experience in data architecture, database design, and data management.
• Experience in data modeling, database technologies, data warehousing, and ingestion frameworks.
• Experience with NoSQL, Kafka, Middleware, and cloud-based platforms (e.g., AWS, Snowflake)
• Experience designing and implementing callable, high-performance, and resilient data architectures for complex enterprise environments.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with senior technology leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability. To think strategically, drive results, and navigate complex technical and organization challenges in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Technical knowledge in data quality standards, governance, and design.
• Certifications (e.g., Certified Solutions Architect) are highly desirable.

Knowledge Required

Excellent written and verbal communications skills; adaptability and flexibility to changing environment; and comfortable working in a dynamic, high volume, fast-paced environment. Ability to understand and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and laws governing our industry/business and products.

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time; standing occasionally; walking; bending; squatting; kneeling; pushing/pulling; reaching; twisting; frequent lifting of less than 10 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.; driving and having access during the workday to an insured and reliable transportation; typing; data entry; grasping; transferring items between hands and/or to another person or receptacle; use of office equipment to include computers; ability to travel to, be physically present at, and complete the physical requirements of the position at any assigned location.

Competencies

Travel

10%

Attire

Business Casual

Other

Must be eligible to work in the USA and able to pass a background check.