Data Architect

Tech Army - Tallahassee, FL

Full-time

Tallahassee, FL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The position involves coordinating IT processes within the department, ensuring compliance with standards, and participating in the analysis and development of IT systems. The role may include project management responsibilities and requires a strong understanding of data architecture and software development.

Responsibilities

• Follow Department IT processes and coordinate with other Department IT staff to ensure compliance with Department standards.
• Participate in the analysis of current system(s) to gain an understanding of inputs and outputs.
• Participate in all phases of the development and implementation process and may act as a project manager on special projects.
• Establish and manage a formalized solution architect for data development and maintenance projects.
• Provide appropriate documentation for object design decisions, estimating assumptions, applets, and performance metrics.
• Analyze assigned specifications, planning, designing, and developing solutions, utilizing appropriate Internet/Intranet/Extranet architecture processes supporting a wide range of content.
• Attend and participate in all project related meetings and assure meeting notes are produced and distributed, as necessary.
• Correspond (verbally and in writing) with project team and internal stakeholders regarding project activities, deliverables, and status.
• Serve as senior subject matter expert.
• Recommend best practices in solution architecture.

Requirements

• 2 to 4 years of IT work experience with demonstrated knowledge in architecture design, software development, database management systems, and systems integration in multi-platform environments.
• Advanced knowledge of data analysis techniques, database structures, and database theories.
• Knowledge of and experience with State of Florida information technology standards and processes.
• Proficient with Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience with Oracle.
• Strong communication and validation skills.
• Experience with IT systems and processes, methodologies, and their direct implementation to projects.
• Experience working on multiple projects as a project leader or frequently as the subject matter expert.
• Goals-oriented proactive team player with the demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced professional environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to garner support from a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Critical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills that can make independent decisions within area of responsibility and expertise.

Nice-to-haves

• Certification in one or more of the following: Oracle Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified DBA, Microsoft Azure Administration, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Data+, CompTIA Server+.
• Experience with PL/SQL, T-SQL, P-SQL, and MS SQL.

Benefits

• Workspace, network access, and a computer workstation.
• Direction and approval for completion of tasks and deliverables, including timeframes, provided by the Department's designated Contract Manager and/or Program Manager.