Expert Data Architect

Discover. A brighter future.

With us, you’ll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it — we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.

Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.

Job Description:

What You’ll Do

Responsible for designing or providing inputs into the design of data platforms for the company. Provides framework for how data and data related technologies and methodologies are used across the company.

Enables and support analytics initiatives and operational processes. Collaborates with cross functional teams, platform teams and Enterprise architecture to drive innovation, document and adopt standard data architecture artifacts.

Ensures data architectures are designed for security and align with the company's data governance, risk management and cybersecurity policies. Ensures that data assets are managed and flows appropriately through the enterprise and meets business needs.


How You’ll Do It

• Develops the technology roadmap for big data analytical solutions and real time decision capabilities.
• Educates the organization on new analytical approaches.
• Identifies business analytical requirements and expected outcomes.
• Develops data analytics solution architecture and patterns to meet business needs.
• Recommends decision technology integration patterns and designs, experiments, tests hypotheses, and build statistical models. Conducts data analyses and designs algorithms.
• Designs data pipelines, conceptual data models, and physical and schematic data models.
• Drive engagement with business stakeholders on the use of statistical tools, analytical tools, and decision engines.
• Serve as a mentor for the team and help grow its foundational capabilities.
• Be a thought leader, stay abreast of industry trends and share expertise with an extended team.

Qualifications You’ll Need
The Basics

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, or related
• 10+ years Software Development, Data Engineering or related
• Internal applicants only: technical proficiency of Expert on the Dreyfus Architect scale.
• Applicant must be 18 years of age or older at the time of application.

Physical and Cognitive Requirements
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by federal, state, and local laws:

• Primarily remain in a stationary position.
• No required movement about the work environment to complete the major responsibilities of the job.
• Primarily performed indoors in an office setting.
• Ability to operate office equipment such as but not limited to computer, telephone, printer, and calculator.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience in the Financial Services industry
• Tableau, SAS, Air9

 
External applicants will be required to perform a technical interview.

Application Deadline:

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Feb-23-2025. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.

Compensation:

The base pay for this position generally ranges between $175,500.00 to $242,300.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.

Benefits:

We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:

• Paid Parental Leave

• Paid Time Off

• 401(k) Plan

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account

• Short and Long Term Disability, Life, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurances

• Recognition Program

• Education Assistance

• Commuter Benefits

• Family Support Programs

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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