Lead Business Data Architect - Cox Business

Key Skills

Java Programming, Analytical and Problem solving, Oracle, Design, Python Programming, Database, Salesforce, SQL, AWS, PowerBI, Tableau, SOQL, Crystal reports, Informatica, Einstein Analytics, Large scale data processing, ETL frameworks

Job Description

Cox Communications is looking for a Data Architect to be a core member of the Cox Business Enablement team. In this role, you will be responsible for the logical data model design and implementation in a hands-on capacity. You will implement and drive industry best practices for data design, ingestion, modeling, structure, integration and mastery. You will operate under general supervision and in continuous collaboration with Developers, Architects, boundary Data experts and key Stakeholders. The Data Architect will have expertise cloud/prem platforms and data framework to support the enablement of data engineering and analytics capabilities; ultimately driving a harmonized and integrated data ecosystem to support key insights for the business.

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Duties:

• Develop and propose data solutions based on client needs, modern data architecture best practices, and roadmap/desired target state of Cloud CRM, Customer360 and Enterprise Data Hub at Cox.
• Provide input to the strategic direction of technology investments to assist in the development of the enterprise architecture and maximize the return on technology investment.
• Assist in the development, testing, and implementation of technology solutions, and report on delivery commitments to ensure solutions are implemented as expected and to agreed timeframes.
• Design and architect an integrated and strategic cross-application logical data framework for operational and analytical data needs that align to Enterprise standards.
• Create solution prototypes including hands-on coding and configuration.
• Partner with Technology in selection processes.
• Define features, phases, and solution requirements in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Effectively communicate expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Liaise with client stakeholders and solution development teams on an ongoing basis.
• Set and continually manage expectations with team members and other stakeholders.

Qualifications - Internal

Minimum:

• Must have a strong technical background with IT architecture specially within Master Data & CRM Technologies and experience creating high level design and solution architectures.
• Proven experience with enterprise application integration and master data management solutions.
• Experienced in cloud architecture, design, and hands on knowledge of CRM application, data integration & mastery services such as SalesForce, MuleSoft, and Informatica
• Strong understanding of business process design relative to software, integration and data design. Along with understanding ETL flow processes.
• Must be experienced in software development and database design.
• Must be able to demonstrate both breadth and depth of understanding of architectures such as SOA, microservice, and client-server.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, with ability to perform “data wrangling & reconnaissance”.
• Strong understanding of modern CI/CD practices, including containerization and other forms of virtualization.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large scale software projects to successful completion on time and on budget.
• Able to work and communicate effectively with other talented IT professionals, execute independently, and handle multiple concurrent projects.
• Ability to lead large scale data projects in a cloud or cloud/ on premise hybrid model.
• Ability to use AWS, Oracle, SalesForce, Informatica, MDM & ETL, and MuleSoft as a platforms for Data Services

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree required in either Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or related field.
• Excellent client management skills: ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, especially at a level that Director and C-Level executives can understand.
• Needs to adapt to various client environments. Strong database design skills – both relational and non-relational.
• Technical certifications and advanced degrees are a plus.
• Passion for helping growing companies achieve success.
• Ability to perform management and Design of Data resources and catalogs using a combination of Informatica Axon & Enterprise Data Catalog.
• Ability to use and interface with Tableau, Power Bi; SalesForce SOQL, Reports & Tableau CRM (Einstein Analytics); Informatica MDM; Oracle SQL Developer