Enterprise Data Architect

Job DetailsJob Location: Corporate Office - Rapid City, SD 57702Job Category: Information TechnologyWho We Are

We have the fundamental belief that we, as an organization, can and will improve lives. Rooted in the centuries-old credit union philosophy of people helping people, we maintain a simple premise. Those we interact with will receive equal and just treatment, devoid of intolerance, false judgment, racism, or discrimination of any kind. We must not accept less if we are to fulfill our mission, "We Improve Lives." This mission empowers us to serve the greater good and to make a difference in our world. Our cooperative structure creates a cycle of mutual assistance towards the common goal of the financial well-being of members.

At Black Hills Federal Credit Union (BHFCU), we’re committed to improving the lives of our members every day, and we look for people who share that passion. Don’t have a ton of financial industry experience? No problem. Our onboarding includes an orientation program with ongoing training to help staff further their career at BHFCU by building on their existing strengths.

General Purpose:

Responsible to design and implement scalable, secure, and optimized data architectures that enable seamless data flow across integrated enterprise-centric ecosystems. The Data Architect provides strategic data technical vision while leading immediate data architecture initiatives. 

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Designing and developing data models that support business processes, analytics, and reporting requirements, ensuring they are optimized for performance and scalability.  
Establishing and enforcing data governance policies to ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance with regulations.  
Designing and implementing solutions to integrate data from various sources, ensuring seamless data flow across the organization.  
Defining and implementing a robust and scalable data strategy, including data warehousing, data lakes, and other data platforms.  
 Collaborates with business stakeholders, data platform teams, vendors and other IT teams to understand data needs and ensure data solutions meet business objectives.  
Implementing and maintaining data security measures, including access controls and encryption, to protect sensitive information.  
Translating business requirements into technical specifications, including data streams, integrations, transformations, databases, and data warehouses. 
Develop and maintain an inventory of enterprise information maps, including authoritative systems, owners, and stewards. 
Work with data owners and stewards to develop and maintain a business glossary, metadata, and a library of data assets in the enterprise data governance software. 
Design and implement processes for further expanding data governance processes and the data governance software environment. 

Other Duties/Responsibilities:

Staying up-to-date on emerging technologies and evaluating their potential to enhance the organization's data capabilities.  
Providing guidance and mentorship to other team members on data architecture best practices.  
Develop and report on enterprise data governance KPIs and Metrics 
Assist with performing enterprise data governance maturity assessments 
Facilitate the development of data quality standards and processes 
Other duties as assigned by VP Innovation or CIO. 

Job Knowledge:

Strong understanding of data architecture principles, including relational and dimensional modeling, data warehousing, and data governance 
Knowledge of data governance and compliance frameworks (DAMA DMBOK preferred)
Strong Experience with API-led connectivity and integration frameworks using MuleSoft, Workato, Astera or related data unification systems
Expertise in relational and dimensional modeling, data warehousing, and cloud-based data solutions
Proficiency with data modeling tools and techniques, such as Lucidchart, ERwin, ER/Studio or similar platforms 
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively engage both technical and nontechnical stakeholders 
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, enabling identification and resolution of complex data related issues 
Experience managing data related projects, including planning, execution, and delivery 
Knowledge of data security best practices, including encryption, access control, and data loss prevention

Job Qualifications (Skills):

BHFCU is committed to working with its employees to reasonably accommodate them with the physical aspects of the position.  The following list outlines the physical considerations that are normally encountered in this job.

Vision: A sighted person to effectively review documents.
Speech/Hearing: Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with staff, members and vendors.
Manual Dexterity: Ability to perform necessary computer-related input.
Physical Mobility: Limited mobility required.  R