Senior Data Integrations Solution Architect

Key Skills

AWS, Azure, Databricks, Design of Experiment, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Java Programming, NoSQL, Python Programming, Software Development, SQL

Job Description

Walgreens Integrations Center of Expertise (ICE) is seeking a Sr. Data Integrations solution Architect to lead the data integrations space towards digital transformation.

This role is accountable in defining, developing and socializing the solution for both tactical and target architecture. Architects at WBA work at enterprise-wide level with stakeholders, identifying where technology can support the business and defining the technology roadmap for their function within One-IT. The core business domain this role is expected to focus on is with global data services for our Digital transformation for Marketing and Pharmacy platforms in a highly dynamic and fast paced environment.

The role is expected to be a highly skilled technical resource who is an innovative thinker and is able to envision how technology can be leveraged to solve complex business problems in the data integrations space, leveraging defined integration patterns and standards. This role involves either leading a team and/or working largely on own initiative and provide enterprise solutions They will work closely with Enterprise Architecture technical council on patterns and technology stacks.

Job Responsibilities

• Creates design documents that ensure consistency in development across the IT/Engineering organization. Participates in the definition of IT/Engineering architecture to ensure that the IT/Engineering organization’s solutions are built within a consistent framework.
• Participates in the decision-making processes related to the selection of software architecture solutions.
• Serves as a technical and business-savvy resource to software development engineering personnel on a range of software design issues.
• Implements and improves core software infrastructure. Participates in improving software development lifecycle, technical operations and technology innovation.
• Participates in developing technical / business approaches and new or enhanced technical tools.
• Shares complex information related to areas of expertise and/or to gain acceptance of new or enhanced technology / business solutions.
• Effectively resolves problems and roadblocks as they occur.
• May perform systems and applications performance characterization and trade-off studies through analysis and simulation.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of experience in an IT, Engineering and/or Architect role OR High school / GED and at least 7 years of experience in an IT, Engineering and/or Architect role.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience in server side or client side technologies.
• Experience in domain-specific architecture concepts and emerging technologies. (Design patterns, frameworks, current Java based solutions, mobile, OR Infrastructure Administration OR Data Sciences).
• At least 1 year of experience in domain-specific Architecture.
• Experience working with matrix teams including teams in different time zones.
• Experience creating and promoting guiding development principles and influencing development teams, business users and management in adoption of technical solutions.
• Willing to travel up to 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information technology, Engineering, Science, or Math.
• Bachelor's degree and at least 8years of experience in an IT, Engineering and/or Architect role
• 3-4 years’ experience in designing Data Integration solutions on cloud technology platforms such as Azure / AWS / GCP.
• Recent experience within digital transformations involving API-first and/or micro services oriented architecture on cloud platforms such as Azure / AWS / GCP.
• Experience in designing solutions in technologies such as ADLS, ADF, Qlik, Software AG Integrations Stack, Databricks, Confluent Kafka and proven experience of Data Migration with these technology stack
• Ability to assess the effectiveness and accuracy of new data sources and data gathering technique and sound understanding of SQL and NO SQL databases.
• Familiarity with all standard integration protocols and data security implications – API Open standards, SSL, oAuth2, Voltage encryption