Overview
On Site
Full Time
Skills
Data Engineering
IT Management
Performance Tuning
ER/Studio
Apache HTTP Server
Extract
Transform
Load
Meta-data Management
Warehouse
Data Architecture
Data Modeling
Data Lake
Data Warehouse
Star Schema
Snow Flake Schema
Normalization
Database
Oracle
RAC
Oracle Exadata
Microsoft SQL Server
Amazon Redshift
Replication
Oracle GoldenGate
DMS
SQL
PL/SQL
Database Performance Tuning
Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Amazon S3
Scripting
Shell
Python
Storage
Apache Parquet
Apache Avro
JSON
Real-time
Apache Kafka
Batch Processing
Data Management
Analytics
Regulatory Compliance
Use Cases
Business Intelligence
Tableau
Amazon SageMaker
Financial Services
Amazon Web Services
Cloud Computing
Business Administration
Science
Computer Engineering
Collaboration
Expect
Accountability
SAP BASIS
Job Details
Job Description Summary
Determines database structural requirements to support the organization's business needs.
Job Description
This position follows our hybrid-friendly schedule, so you get the best of both worlds - flexibility and collaboration. In office days will be 2-3 per week averaging 10-12 days per month in our St Petersburg, FL Corporate Office.
Job Summary: As a key member of the Enterprise Data & Analytics Architecture team, the Lead Data Architect will design and model enterprise data assets across both on-premises and cloud environments. This role involves collaborating closely with Data Engineering Teams and Enterprise Data Management teams to develop flexible, scalable, and high-performing data solutions. You will advocate for best practices in data architecture, define appropriate data access patterns, and provide strategic technical leadership.
Responsibilities:
Skills:
Licenses/Certifications:
Education
Bachelor's: Business Administration, Bachelor's: Computer and Information Science (Required), Bachelor's: Computer Engineering
Work Experience
General Experience - 10 to 15 years
Certifications
Travel
Less than 25%
Workstyle
Hybrid
At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.
We expect our associates at all levels to:
Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm
At Raymond James - as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.
#LI-SA1
Determines database structural requirements to support the organization's business needs.
Job Description
This position follows our hybrid-friendly schedule, so you get the best of both worlds - flexibility and collaboration. In office days will be 2-3 per week averaging 10-12 days per month in our St Petersburg, FL Corporate Office.
Job Summary: As a key member of the Enterprise Data & Analytics Architecture team, the Lead Data Architect will design and model enterprise data assets across both on-premises and cloud environments. This role involves collaborating closely with Data Engineering Teams and Enterprise Data Management teams to develop flexible, scalable, and high-performing data solutions. You will advocate for best practices in data architecture, define appropriate data access patterns, and provide strategic technical leadership.
Responsibilities:
- Data Modeling & Performance optimization: Design optimal logical and physical data models using ER Studio or similar tools. Resolve complex database performance, capacity, and replication challenges. Architect and evaluate cloud-based data solutions.
- Collaboration: Engage closely with Enterprise Data Management and Engineering teams to deliver robust, scalable, and performant data assets spanning on-prem and cloud environments.
- Data Lakehouse: Lead the design and maintenance of data lakehouse solutions on AWS Redshift, Oracle Exadata and Apache Iceberg optimizing for large-scale data volumes
- ETL Pipeline Design: Design ETL pipelines to seamlessly move and transform data across medallion architecture layers. Design robust Kafka schemas to enable real time data movement.
- Data Management: Collaborate with the Data Management tooling team to integrate comprehensive metadata into the organizations data catalog.
- Platform Architecture: Drive strategic selection and optimal use of data tools and technologies across both on-premises and cloud platforms. Advocate and implement best practices for tool adoption and usage.
- Data Architecture Influence: Act as a custodian for data modeling guidelines and standards, serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for data architecture throughout the organization. Influence teams to adopt sound architectural practices.
- Data Access Strategy: Establish clear data access patterns, partnering closely with data consumers to identify appropriate data sources and recommend optimal tools and technologies for data consumption from data lakehouse and warehouse environments.
Skills:
- Expert level knowledge of Data Architecture, Data Modeling, Data Lake house and data warehouse design methodologies (star schema, snowflake schema, normalization, denormalization).
- Proficient with database technologies: Oracle (including RAC, Exadata), SQL Server, AWS Redshift, and replication tools like Oracle Golden Gate and AWS DMS.
- Advanced SQL, PL/SQL development, and database performance tuning skills.
- Deep expertise in AWS Data Ecosystem-Athena, Iceberg, Lake Formation, Glue, EMR, Sagemaker, S3, Airflow, Aurora, Presto.
- Skilled in scripting and automation (Shell, Python).
- Expert-level knowledge of various storage formats such as Parquet, Avro, JSON, with the ability to select the appropriate format for each use case.
- Ability to architect for real-time (Kafka) and batch processing use cases.
- Strong understanding of data management practices and financial services domain.
- Ability to create access roles and access guidelines to secure cloud data assets using cloud-native tools such as AWS Lake Formation and Glue.
- Good knowledge of analytics and compliance use cases and BI tools such as Tableau, ThoughtSpot, and SageMaker.
- Financial Services experience is preferred.
Licenses/Certifications:
- AWS or a relevant cloud certification is highly preferred.
Education
Bachelor's: Business Administration, Bachelor's: Computer and Information Science (Required), Bachelor's: Computer Engineering
Work Experience
General Experience - 10 to 15 years
Certifications
Travel
Less than 25%
Workstyle
Hybrid
At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.
We expect our associates at all levels to:
Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm
At Raymond James - as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.
#LI-SA1
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