We’re seeking a Senior Data Architect to lead the design and implementation of modern and scalable enterprise data solutions for clients in the financial services industry. This role combines deep expertise in Financial Systems, Salesforce solutions, and modern data architectures (Data Lakes, Lakehouses, and Mesh) with the ability to guide technical teams and influence client strategy. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of architecture, integration, and delivery, and excels in building client relationships via defining and directing data strategies that align with the client’s business objectives.
Primary Responsibilities
- Architect modern data solutions across Data Lakes, Warehouses, and Mesh architectures using platforms such as Azure, AWS, Snowflake, and Databricks.
- Design and implement scalable ingestion pipelines and transformation workflows leveraging batch, streaming, and API-based strategies
- Assess legacy core banking systems and data sources for alignment with Salesforce solutions, focusing on data structure, quality, and mapping readiness.
- Lead technical implementation across data verticals, including ETL/ELT, Data Lakes, Warehouses, and distributed data products.
- Apply Data Mesh principles to promote domain-oriented ownership, decentralized data architecture, and self-service analytics.
- Ensure data strategies address integration readiness, scalability, data cleanliness, performance optimization, governance, and long-term sustainability.
- Develop data models using best practices such as dimensional modeling, third normal form (3NF), and Data Vault methodologies.
- Integrate metadata management and data lineage tools to enable traceability, discoverability, and regulatory compliance.
- Design for data observability, incorporating monitoring, logging, and alerting to maintain data pipeline reliability and quality.
- Contribute to enterprise data governance frameworks, including master data management (MDM), change data capture (CDC), security, and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
- Collaborate with delivery and sales teams to scope engagements, define technical solutions, and articulate architectural value to clients.
- Mentor technical teams and evangelize best practices in data architecture, engineering, and deployment across cross-functional teams.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years designing and delivering enterprise-scale data solutions in cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
- Proficiency in data modeling, integration design, and working with large-scale enterprise systems.
- Experience with data platforms specifically Databricks, and tools like Talend, Informatica, SSIS.
- Strong background in database development (SQL, T-SQL, PL/SQL, etc.) and scripting (Python, TypeScript, etc).
- Define scalable data pipelines and lakehouse architecture using Azure Databricks, Delta Lake, and supporting Azure services at the data product and aggregate levels
- Define and align optimal data product operating model across key domains, personas, systems/sources, and data products to accelerate and scale data product development. This involves, but not limited to: establishing key functional roles to represent lines of business for requirements, analytics and reporting needs, executive sign off, and change management.
- Understanding of data governance and compliance (e.g., data quality, regulatory needs in banking).
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders in a consultative capacity.
- Collaborate with Data Product Owner to define processes to ensure the desired outcome is met.
- Define and prioritize the backlog, ensuring alignment with business goals and stakeholder needs.
- Collaborate with data architects and analytics teams to refine requirements and clarify acceptance criteria.
- Continuously communicate with stakeholders to manage expectations and maximize Databricks’ business value.
- Design architecture to optimize ETL/ELT pipelines using PySpark, SQL, or Scala in Databricks notebooks and workflows.
- Design and optimize role-based access control, encryption, and data governance using Unity Catalog and Azure Purview at the data product level.
- Experience in client-facing consulting engagements, ideally in the financial services or banking domain.
- Remote position with up to 30% travel based on client needs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with Salesforce FSC data architecture and financial services data models.
- Certifications or hands-on experience with Databricks, and Salesforce.
- Experience designing AI/ML data pipelines or supporting advanced analytics use cases.
- Familiarity with Salesforce data migrations and multi-system integrations.
- Prior experience in Agile environments or delivery leadership roles.
Qualities of the Ideal Candidate
- Thrives in a team-based, high energy and fast-paced environment
- Service-oriented and innately driven to produce outstanding customer satisfaction and results
- Passion for discovering, learning about and implementing new technologies
- Analytical and able to logically and methodically work through problems
- Strong aptitude for prioritization and multitasking in a deadline-driven environment
- Possess a sense of urgency with strong organizational and follow-up skills
- Demonstrates the following leadership skills:
- Sets deadlines for project team members
- Assigns responsibilities and directs the work of project team members
- Mentor, train and guide team members
- Monitors progress
- Coaches and mentors
- Escalates when necessary
- Analyzes/Identifies areas of risk and develops plans to minimize risk
Pay Transparency
We believe that pay transparency helps to foster trust and open communication between employers and employees. It allows our team members to have a clear understanding of their earning potential and the expectations associated with their roles. We also believe that pay transparency promotes fairness, as everyone is compensated based on their experience and skills, regardless of factors such as gender, race, or ethnicity. We recognize that the skills and experience of our candidates may vary, and we are committed to compensating them accordingly. As such, we will evaluate each candidate's qualifications, experience, and performance to determine the appropriate compensation within the stated salary range. We hope that this transparent approach to compensation will provide our potential candidates with the information they need to make informed decisions about their career paths.
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Founded in 2013, Zennify is a Platinum Salesforce consulting partner focused in Financial Services, Health and Life Sciences, and other key industries that prioritize the customer experience. With consistently high Customer Satisfaction scores, we live to provide epic solutions that solve our customers’ challenges, and exceed expectations! Our commitment to People Development and Customer Success are the driving forces behind our firm.Our purpose is to provide opportunities for professionals to develop amazing careers that drive compelling business impact. We promote and grow from within, building on strengths and investing in development.Balancing industry-leading Salesforce technical expertise with clear purpose and line of sight to our client’s business objectives, we deliver innovative and contextual solutions that scale. Zennify’s mission is to be problem solvers and relationship builders, striving to create solutions, opportunities, and sustained success for our people, customers, community, and future generations. We aspire to be the most trusted, impactful, and inspirational advisor in the consulting ecosystem. As professionals, we put in the work and are committed to milestones, but at Zennify having fun and giving back are part of the journey. We offer a culture that inspires, a place people love coming to work and believe in open communication. It’s all part of the Zenn!
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