Data Architect

Description

Data Architect

This position will support the new Enterprise Decision Support and Data Governance (EDGE) organization. This organization is a compilation of months of work to define how the Technology Organization (TO) and business will work, what roles each team will play and how to engage both organizations in support of the Chief Data Officer (CDO) positioned in the business. This position will help advance the TO Data Management and Data Analytics strategy by increasing our capabilities to deliver rapidly, efficiently while providing excellent value for the organization.

The Data Architect will work with stakeholders - both business and IT to gather functional and non-functional requirements, define and develop data-oriented solution architecture involving On-Prem and Microsoft Azure technologies that aligns with and supports the business and Technology Organization strategy and standards. Additionally, this position will be responsible for management and alignment of solutions across all technology platforms working closely with developers, data and infrastructure teams to optimize application code, ensuring reusable services, optimizing performance, planning capacity and ensuring app/data security.

This position will report to Program, Manager in the EDGE organization.

Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Data oriented solution architecture development experience utilizing Both On-Premises and Cloud (Azure) modern data architecture platforms and patterns.
• Ability to create context diagrams as well as conceptual, logical and physical architecture as well as data orchestration diagrams.
• Hands-on experience designing and developing data engineering and analytics solutions using laaC, PaaS tools such as Oracle GoldenGate, SSIS, Autosys, PowerShell, AzureData Lake, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Python, Azure Synapse, Azure Key Vault, Azure App Services, ReactJS, .NET and Power BI.
• Hands-on experience designing and developing data models for structured and unstructured datasets.
• Hands-on experience designing and developing solutions involving data sourcing, enrichment and delivery using APIs & Web Services.
• Hands-on experience developing big-data technologies such as Distributed file Systems, HIVE and Spark
• Experience with Containerization methodologies - Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift etc.,
• Experience with Agile as well as DevOps, CI/CD methodologies.
• Ability to provide guidance on app/data performance, high availability and disaster recovery.
• Experience with designing re-usable solution components and perform code-reviews.
• Experience working in a medium to large enterprise setting and collaborating with multiple cross-functional teams
• Experience working on concurrent architecture assignments on multiple projects.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Knowledge and understanding of the GAS (Utilities) Industry and related data and analytics strategies
• Hands-on experience with JIRA and/or Azure DevOps

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Southern Company Gas provides for the energy needs of millions of U.S. households and businesses. As the largest natural gas-only distribution company in the United States, with more than 150 years of history behind us, we're working to ensure that Americans have access to an abundant, safely delivered supply of natural gas for decades to come. We offer our customers a wide range of energy services under one umbrella: seven regulated utilities as well as non-regulated businesses that offer retail, wholesale and storage services.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy company serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries as of Jan. 1, 2019. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services . Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices below the national average. For more than a century, we have been building the future of energy and developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, advanced carbon capture technologies, natural gas, renewables, energy efficiency and storage technology. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation and a low-carbon future, Southern Company and its subsidiaries develop the customized energy solutions our customers and communities require to drive growth and prosperity. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and govern our business to the benefit of our world. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have been recognized nationally by the U.S. Department of Defense, G.I. Jobs magazine, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, Forbes and the Women's Choice Award. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Type: Standard

Primary Location: Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Atlanta

Operating Company: Southern Company Gas

Other Locations: Illinois-Metro Chicago-Naperville

Job Type: Standard

Travel (Up to): Yes, 25 % of the Time

Work Location(s):

Southern Company Gas Headquarters (10Atlanta)

10 Peachtree Place

Atlanta, 30309

G O Naperville - 1844 W Ferry Rd. (1844NapervilleCODE)

1844 W Ferry Rd.

Naperville, 60536

Req ID: ASC2000033