Consulting Data Architect

Qualifications 

As a Data Architect, you will also be responsible for coaching and mentoring peers within WWT as the data practice grows and expands. Successful applicants must have the experience and capability to perform the following: 

• Architecting, prototyping, and building data platforms using Apache Kafka, Neo4j, Splunk, Azure Event Hub, or similar technologies.
• Designing and building streaming applications for data platforms using frameworks such as Kafka Streams, Spark, and Apache Flink. 
• Understanding and configuring underlying data platforms (g., for performance, reliability, security) according to the needs of the client. 
• Architecting and creating data schemas according to best practices for data in motion. 
• Working with various disciplines (g., Data Science, Data Warehousing/BI, Operations, App Dev) and integrating their tools and process with data streaming platforms. 
• Presenting to people with differing levels of technical knowledge (developers to CTOs) the value of data streaming platforms. 
• Understanding, documenting, and diagramming complex systems. 
• Experience with containerized applications and orchestration
• Experience with at least one traditional data warehousing technology (e.g., Teradata, Oracle, SQL Server) and/or modern platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Experience in one scripting language ie python, java or scala
• Experience in SQL scripting, tuning, indexing, partitioning, data access patterns, and scaling strategies
• Experience with data integrations and data processing for IT Operations event management and analysis
• Experience as a key player in developing an enterprise data warehouse

Preferred (but not required) experience or knowledge of the following: 

• No-code tooling such as Apache NiFi, Informatica, and AWS Glue 
• Different Kafka offerings such as Confluent Kafka (Platform and Cloud), MSK, and Cloudera 
• Operating and managing Kafka clusters at scale 
• Experience with containerized applications and orchestration. 

As a member of the Data CoE, a candidate must bring a variety of skills to the team. Each member of the team should have hands-on experience with at least one public cloud platform. Other skills expected of a team member include: 

• Excellent attitude; self-motivated and principled problem solver; willing to own a problem and see it through to resolution. 
• Passion and experience with architectures for complex software on one or more major public cloud platforms (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform). 
• Detailed understanding of cloud-native concepts and tradeoffs. 
• History of leading teams (technically or managerially) to deliver working software that solves a business problem. 
• Background in software engineering with strong skills in one or more major development languages (g., Java, C#, Node.js, etc.), as well as familiarity with scripting languages and deployment of infrastructure as code.

Travel Requirements

Up to 25% of the time Domestic and International Travel

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Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $100,000-$140,000 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that are not included in the base pay.  

The well-being of WWT employees is essential. When it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:

• Health and Wellbeing: Health (Medical & Prescription), Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers (MO & IL), Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive Pa