Application Data Architect

$61,000 - $213,800/Yr

CGI - Miami, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Miami, FL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

We're a passionate team of tech enthusiasts and professionals on a mission to reshape the future. We've got everything from cutting-edge projects that challenge your skills to a supportive and inclusive work environment that fuels your growth. Plus, we offer unparalleled opportunities for professional development, empowering you to stay at the forefront of the ever-evolving tech landscape. We are on the lookout for a seasoned Application Data Architect/Modeler to join our team to lead all the data management activities related to the transformation and modernization of a legacy enterprise application. If you're a passionate self-starter ready to make a real impact, CGI is the perfect fit for you. Don't miss this chance to elevate your career - apply now! This position can be located remotely anywhere in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Work with business and IT stakeholders to understand their data requirements and develop data solutions to meet those requirements.
• Develop and manage operational system data architecture and implementation plan that supports business goals and objectives.
• Work with various groups to understand the business opportunity and challenges related to digitizing the current business process and experience.
• Understand the current business processes, legacy systems, their functions and interactions/integration with other systems to be able to develop a recommendation for the clients modernization project.
• Work across technical teams and product owners to provide an architectural recommendation that extends the functionality of an existing digital marketplace AWS solution.
• Create and maintain data models, data structures, and metadata standards to facilitate data access and usage by the core application and integration with other systems.
• Ensure that data storage and retrieval solutions are in line with business requirements and optimized, by working with IT teams.

Requirements

• 8+ years hands-on experience as an Enterprise Data Modeler/Data Architect.
• Proven experience having led/participated in Data Architecture Strategy and Roadmap development and implementation.
• Hands on experience with developing and implementing data architecture, data models, physical database designs, data integration strategy and design specifically for operational systems, systems integration, and analytical systems.
• Experience with data management aspects of operational systems modernization and transformation to the cloud.
• Knowledge and experience in various types of data modeling techniques including 3rd normal form, Canonical modeling, Dimensional Modeling, and Data Vault modeling.
• Expanded experience with SQL Server (on-premises and on Azure), Azure and AWS platforms, NOSQL DBMS such as Mongo and Cosmos. Knowledge of AS400 platform and DB2/400 a big plus.
• Proficiency in SQL. Knowledge of data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or MicroStrategy a plus.
• Deep Knowledge of data governance best practices, data quality standards, and data security protocols.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skill.
• Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• Certifications such as TOGAF or CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) preferred but not required.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

Nice-to-haves

• Certifications such as TOGAF or CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Competitive base salaries
• Eligibility to participate in an attractive Share Purchase Plan (SPP) in which the company matches dollar-for-dollar contributions made by eligible employees, up to a maximum, for their job category
• 401(k) Plan and Profit Participation for eligible members
• Generous holidays, vacation, and sick leave plans
• Comprehensive insurance plans that include, among other benefits, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, out-of-county emergency coverage in all countries of employment.
• Back-up childcare, Pet insurance, a Member Assistance Program, a 529 college savings program, a personal financial management tool, lifestyle management programs and more