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Archer Daniels Midland Company

Sr. Data Platform Architect

Archer Daniels Midland Company, Erlanger, Kentucky, United States, 41018


Job Description

Sr. Data Platform Architect - Erlanger, KYThis is an exempt level positionPosition Summary:The Sr. Data Platform Architect is a member of the Data Architecture team, supporting new development/projects as the highest-level technology domain expert within the Enterprise Architecture organization. The Sr. Data Platform Architect is responsible for the assessment of business requirements; collection and identification of technical specifications; and the subsequent design of technology solutions that enable project development by corresponding delivery teams. The Sr. Data Platform Architect will envision and create solutions that meet requirements; model the pieces of an infrastructure and their points of integration; prove the feasibility of a design; create the design artifacts that are required to deliver and maintain the infrastructure; guide a solution through to its completion.The Sr. Data Platform Architect will ensure that solutions are designed for optimal access and usefulness and leverage existing (or propose new) technologies for their specific technical domain(s) and understand system-wide impacts. They will drive near/mid-term roadmap creation, to address gaps and move the company towards an architecture to support future business growth and innovation.Key Responsibilities:Accountable to the Director of Data Architecture for the quality of all architecture deliverablesCareer aspirations to progress into a management role leading team(s) of like-minded peopleLead the development of data-oriented enterprise roadmaps to enhance capabilities that support organizational needsWork with data warehouse and data integration teams to ensure successful delivery of enterprise data solutionsDevelop technology specifications and ensure that solutions are designed for optimal access and usefulness, and leverage existing technologies when possibleApply architectural and engineering concepts to design solutions that meets operational requirements (scalability, maintainability, security, reliability, extensibility, flexibility, availability, and manageability)Identify problems, develop ideas, and propose solutions within differing situations requiring analytical, evaluative, or constructive thinking in daily workContribute to an engineering atmosphere which values automation and enablement, driven by technology innovationsPrepare and present ideas and recommendations to colleagues and managementCollaborate across architectural domains (Technology Operations, Security, Application, Data) to gain alignment on newly proposed enterprise standards through IT Architecture Committee participationDocument solutions via architecture blueprints and playbooksSpeak effectively before groups of business and IT personnelProvide fit-gap recommendations to teams when designing solutions to new requirementsDeliver projects/work on-time, on-budget, and in a way that accomplishes project goalsMentor team members to enhance team capacity/capability via cross trainingJob Requirements:

Functional

Minimum 10+ years of experience in applying data management principles and industry standards to design, build and maintain complex data solutions on Operational and Analytic platforms in Microsoft Azure CloudKnowledge and skills in data warehousing methodologies and toolsAble to work on multiple projects without sacrificing deliveryEffective communication skills and facilitation experience with business stakeholders and executive leadership to understand organization data needs and capture data requirementsStrong written communication skills including functional design documentation and training material developmentStrong collaboration skills working with design and development teamsAble to critically think and be solution-orientedExperience in delivering solutions using Agile methodologyPrevious experience functioning as a team lead or career aspiration to move into team management

Technical

Hands on/depths of experience with cloud services (Azure), modern data warehouse tools (Databricks, SAP), business intelligence platforms (Microsoft), and real-time data distribution (Kafka)Proficiency in the design and implementation of modern data architecturesExperience with SQL and NoSQL database technologiesExperience with Master Data Management principles and systems

Education

4-year bachelor's degree or equivalent in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related degree of study

What will make you standout:

Expereince with SAP DatasphereExcellence in creating roadmaps and documentationPassion for data platform modernizationPossess the ability articulate future needs and engage business leadersLong-term goal in leading a technical teamExcited about this role but don't meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don't check every box. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

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About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ADM.

Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

Physical wellness

- medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).Financial wellness

- flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers' compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.Mental and social wellness

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).Additional benefits include:Paid time off including paid holidays.Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.Tuition assistance.Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.