Black Hills Federal Credit Union · 15 hours ago
Enterprise Data Architect
Rapid City, SD
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expBlack Hills Federal Credit Union is committed to improving the lives of its members through a cooperative structure. The Enterprise Data Architect is responsible for designing and implementing scalable, secure, and optimized data architectures that enable seamless data flow across the organization, while providing strategic data vision and leading architecture initiatives.
AccountingConsultingCredit BureauFinanceFinancial ServicesLending
Responsibilities
Designing and developing data models that support business processes, analytics, and reporting requirements, ensuring they are optimized for performance and scalability
Establishing and enforcing data governance policies to ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance with regulations
Designing and implementing solutions to integrate data from various sources, ensuring seamless data flow across the organization
Defining and implementing a robust and scalable data strategy, including data warehousing, data lakes, and other data platforms
Collaborates with business stakeholders, data platform teams, vendors and other IT teams to understand data needs and ensure data solutions meet business objectives
Implementing and maintaining data security measures, including access controls and encryption, to protect sensitive information
Translating business requirements into technical specifications, including data streams, integrations, transformations, databases, and data warehouses
Develop and maintain an inventory of enterprise information maps, including authoritative systems, owners, and stewards
Work with data owners and stewards to develop and maintain a business glossary, metadata, and a library of data assets in the enterprise data governance software
Design and implement processes for further expanding data governance processes and the data governance software environment
Staying up-to-date on emerging technologies and evaluating their potential to enhance the organization's data capabilities
Providing guidance and mentorship to other team members on data architecture best practices
Develop and report on enterprise data governance KPIs and Metrics
Assist with performing enterprise data governance maturity assessments
Facilitate the development of data quality standards and processes
Other duties as assigned by VP Digital Services or CIO
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or related field
5 or more years of experience in data architecture, enterprise data management, or large-scale data engineering
3+ years' experience with cloud data platforms, ETL processing and API management
Strong understanding of data architecture principles, including relational and dimensional modeling, data warehousing, and data governance
Knowledge of data governance and compliance frameworks (DAMA DMBOK preferred)
Strong Experience with API-led connectivity and integration frameworks using MuleSoft, Workato, Astera or related data unification systems
Expertise in relational and dimensional modeling, data warehousing, and cloud-based data solutions
Proficiency with data modeling tools and techniques, such as Lucidchart, ERwin, ER/Studio or similar platforms
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively engage both technical and nontechnical stakeholders
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, enabling identification and resolution of complex data related issues
Experience managing data related projects, including planning, execution, and delivery
Knowledge of data security best practices, including encryption, access control, and data loss prevention
Ability to forward think and identify opportunities to leverage new technologies to support the strategic initiatives of the Credit Union
A strong ability to communicate and collaborate with all levels of staff, stakeholders, vendors, and project teams to always understand requirements and effect solutions in a calm and professional manner
Maintain updated knowledge of Credit Union rules, products, services, regulations and procedures
Ability to comprehend complex functions and procedures and disseminate that knowledge clearly to others
Ability to communicate professionally, clearly, and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to prepare and maintain confidential records and reports
Ability to prioritize duties, handle multiple tasks, and produce a high volume of work in a timely manner that is accurate and of high quality
Ability to rapidly adapt and respond to changes in environment and priorities
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to recognize potential problems and recommend solutions in a timely manner
Preferred
3+ years' experience with Data Cloud implementation and advanced MuleSoft integration patterns
Strong familiarity with agile software development methodologies and DevOps practices
Salesforce Certified Data Architect
MuleSoft Certified Integration Architect
Certification in data management or related field (e.g., Certified Data Management Professional)
Company
Black Hills Federal Credit Union
Black Hills Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit organization that provides services on insurance, finance investments and lending.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jarrod Reisner, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Holly Jones, CUDE, SHRM-SCP, MBA, SPHR
SVP/CAO
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