Sr. Consultant, Data Architecture

$93,300 - $169,700/Yr

Lincoln Financial Group - Charlotte, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Charlotte, NC

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

The Sr. Consultant, Data Architecture at Lincoln Financial Group will serve as a subject matter expert, leading the architecture of complex data solutions both on AWS cloud and on-premises. This role involves collaborating with various technologies and stakeholders to design solutions that meet business requirements while ensuring compliance with architectural standards. The consultant will be responsible for maintaining knowledge of emerging trends, directing process improvements, and providing expertise in data architecture to enhance organizational initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge on current and emerging developments/trends and assess their impact on solutions.
• Direct and enhance organizational initiatives by supporting change management.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance quality across teams.
• Provide subject matter expertise to team members and stakeholders on complex projects.
• Guide complex assignments and initiatives to build and enhance capabilities.
• Maintain expertise in analysis and design for consulting engagements.
• Partner with business and other architects to assess and simplify data architecture.
• Ensure integrity and security of data architecture and measure impact on IT infrastructure.
• Design scalable solutions for hosting and integrating large amounts of data on AWS Cloud.
• Translate complex requirements into detailed architecture and key project artifacts.
• Conduct product assessments and vendor evaluations, guiding them through governance processes.
• Ensure adherence to architecture standards and best practices across projects.
• Revitalize and redesign information systems to improve effectiveness.
• Share knowledge of relevant technology tools and disciplines as a strategic advantage.
• Identify potential data architecture solutions for complex business problems.
• Understand financial impacts of proposed solutions and involve stakeholders in decision-making.
• Develop and execute plans to ensure delivery of results.
• Promote shared infrastructure to reduce costs and improve information flows.
• Serve as an escalation point for issue resolution.
• Communicate effectively with business partners and management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or related field.
• 5 - 7+ years of experience in design and development of operational data stores, data warehouses, and data marts.
• Experience in data acquisition, modeling, extraction, transformation, and loading.

Benefits

• Clearly defined career tracks and job levels.
• Leadership development and virtual training opportunities.
• PTO/parental leave.
• Competitive 401K and employee benefits.
• Free financial counseling, health coaching, and employee assistance program.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Remote work environment and flexible work hybrid situations.
• Effective productivity/technology tools and training.