Data Solutions Architect

Our client in the financial industry is seeking a Data Solution Architect for an 18 month contract. The position is hybrid to their Jersey City office.The architect will be responsible for designing and/or providing inputs into the design of NAUDS. Provide framework for how data and data related technologies and methodologies are used across the company.The Data Solution Architect will ensure that data assets are managed and flows appropriately through the enterprise and meets business needs. He/She will collaborate with Enterprise architecture group, Technical Lead, Functional teams, Upstream/Downstream applications to drive innovation, document and adopt standard data architecture design principles and artifacts. He/She will ensure data architectures are designed for security and align with the Bank Data governance, Risk Management and IT Security standards and protocols.ResponsibilitiesAnalyze business needs by facilitating business & IT discussions, reviewing requirements from business and technical stakeholders.Facilitate the design of flexible and scalable data architecture with an understanding of both functional and technical requirements. Focus to maintain balance between technology and execution efficiency.Collaborate with business partners in Finance, Risk, Liquidity and Regulatory reporting to develop and maintain conceptual and logical data models in harmony with FRESH business strategiesDesign and architecture of ETL interfaces, Data Marts, and Data Warehouse methodologies, adhering to the designed technical architecture and technologies within the companyWork closely with the technical team to understand the existing technical and functional flows and deliver an end-to-end solution solving existing system deficits.Design end to end solutions focusing on Data Lineage, Reconciliations, Controls, User InterfacePartner with Enterprise Architects, Transversal teams, clients, ETL developers, other key stakeholders to design and develop high performing database solutions and maintain consistent data element definitionsCreate high-level design documents and detailed specifications, in accordance with architecture standards.Supports decision making by performing tradeoff analysis and recommending optimal solutions.Assist the Project Manager to:-Execute the project plan and coordinate with the project stakeholders-Manage issues and risks-Report status, budget consumption and capacity planningPreferred Experience - Qualifications - Soft Skills7+ years of experience in Data Architecture and Data Modeling, along with Solid experience in delivering multiple technical and data architecture for large projects.7+ years of complete system development life cycle experience with complex data integration solutions using relational data platforms (Oracle, Teradata, etc ) and/or Big DataPossess in depth technical development experience and a broad awareness of data management disciplines listed -but not limited to - below:-Data Modeling.-Data Integration (ETL/ELT).-BI tools like OAS and Tableau-Sensitive Data Management - Data classification and handling.-Metadata, Data Quality, Master Data Management.-Programming including shell scripting.Experience in Banking and Financial Services industry with domain knowledge of Ledger and Referential Data, banking products such as Deposits, Loans, Securities, Derivatives, etc.Demonstrates a sense of ownership of desired outcomes. Has a 'driver' mindset to move forward the design process for an application.Proven hands-on experience in solution driving and problem solving.Ability to work independently under strict deadlines.Strong engagement skills between, management, sponsors and stakeholders.Excellent written and oral communication skillsResults driven, client focused