Core Banking Data Architect

Donato Technologies - Miami, FL

Full-time - Senior

Miami, FL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Core Banking Data Architect is responsible for designing and implementing the data architecture for core banking systems. This role focuses on defining data strategies, developing data models, and ensuring data governance across all platforms. The architect collaborates with business stakeholders, IT teams, and external vendors to create a scalable and secure data infrastructure that supports both operational and analytical needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the overall data architecture for core banking systems, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
• Design and implement logical and physical data models for core banking applications.
• Lead the integration of data across core banking systems and external platforms.
• Define and implement the data strategy for core banking, including governance and lifecycle management.
• Establish and maintain data governance frameworks and ensure data quality management processes are in place.
• Implement data security measures, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with software developers, business analysts, and system architects to design data structures that support core banking processes.
• Lead the migration and integration of data systems to cloud environments and implement big data solutions as needed.
• Support the development of reports and dashboards by ensuring the availability and integrity of data.
• Monitor and optimize data systems for performance, ensuring efficient data retrieval and processing.
• Oversee data migration initiatives for core banking modernization projects.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for data architectures, models, governance policies, and security protocols.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience as a data architect with expertise in data modeling and database design.
• Experience in strategizing, designing, and integrating different databases.
• Data management experience in environments where different databases coexist and integrate.
• 5 years of experience working with core banking systems and data migrations (e.g., Temenos, Oracle FLEXCUBE, Finacle, FIS).
• Experience with cloud-based data architectures and platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong background in data governance, data quality, and data security in a banking environment.
• Experience with ETL processes and tools (Informatica, Talend, etc.).
• Expertise in database technologies DB2 and PostgreSQL.
• Strong proficiency in data modeling tools.
• Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, and Kafka.
• Knowledge of data warehousing and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Familiarity with API integration and data interchange formats (e.g., XML, JSON).
• Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks in banking (e.g., PCI-DSS, GDPR, KYC, AML).
• Strong communication skills to explain complex data concepts to various stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work in cross-functional teams.