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Senior Principal, Data Architect
The Senior Principal, Data Architect at Northern Trust will lead complex data architecture projects and develop solutions for data management and analysis. The position requires extensive experience in data architecture, database design, and cloud computing, as well as strong analytical and communication skills.
Tasks
- Leads all aspects of data solutions, including solving complex problems, establishing data standards, and providing technical expertise to development teams on best practices, systems, and architecture - Handles the most complex IT data architecture projects involving multiple disciplines or ambiguous IT architecture issues, and coordinates with users to determine requirements - Provides comprehensive consulting, training, and guidance to business units, less experienced staff, and IT system architects - Designs data architectures and solutions that are available and scalable - Designs effective data solutions that consider effective capacity planning, data tiering, and data lifecycle management - Designs automated data import procedures for on-premises and cloud data sources - Ensures solutions, training, and documentation are successfully delivered to the internal data team - Recommends solutions to improve new and existing data storage and analytics systems - Participates in code reviews and creates documentation for engineering and cross-functional practicesRequirements
- Specialized knowledge of data architecture, excellent consulting skills, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with customers, management, and team members - Proven experience in the architecture of enterprise data solutions - Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or data programming, or equivalent experience - 15+ years of experience in relational database design, including Azure, SQL Server, or Oracle - 5-10 years of experience with cloud services (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP, Snowflake) - Experience with data mesh and data platform modernization is a plus - Experience designing large data warehouses - 10+ years of experience with ETL - Experience with shell scripts and Python - Experience with data lake architectures is a plus - Experience migrating traditional databases to cloud platforms - Experience with predictive analytics is a plus - Project management experience is a plus - Experience in team management, communication, and presentation - Experience with Azure (ADF, ALDS, Synapse, Databricks) - Understanding of data governance and experience with Collibra and/or other data governance toolsWe offer
- A flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability are assets that encourage us to explore new ideas - Freedom to move within the organization, access to senior managers, and the opportunity to take pride in working for a company that is committed to supporting the communities we serve - A workplace environment with a greater purpose - The opportunity to share your interests and experiences with one of the world's most admired and sustainable companies - The opportunity to build your career with us and apply yourselfJob details