Director, Microsoft Data Architect - PGIM Investments (Tampa, FL - Hybrid)

Job Classification:

Technology - Engineering & Cloud

A GLOBAL FIRM WITH A DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE CULTURE

As the Global Asset Management business of Prudential, we’re always looking for ways to improve financial services. We’re passionate about making a meaningful impact - touching the lives of millions and solving financial challenges in an ever-changing world.

We also believe talent is key to achieving our vision and are intentional about building a culture on respect and collaboration. When you join PGIM, you’ll unlock a motivating and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading global asset managers!

If you’re not afraid to think differently and challenge the status quo, come and be a part of a dedicated team that’s investing in your future by shaping tomorrow today.

Our Business:

PGIM Investments is a diversified distributor of asset management capabilities, with over 100 actively managed funds globally. We are dedicated to helping clients tackle their toughest investment challenges and base the foundation of our investment strategy around collaboration and innovation. Our leadership team welcomes new ideas and challenging the status-quo and are committed to developing talent for long-term success. 

At PGIM, You Can!

What you will do

As the Director, Data Architect for the Enterprise Data Management team within PGIM Investments, you will partner with business owners, technology leads, and solution architects to support shift to Microsoft cloud platforms for data processing and management.  This candidate will work to define and enforce standards while also overseeing end-to-end data data engineering including sourcing, modeling, security, governance, and business intelligence functions.  You will design and implement solutions in accordance with industry best practice following the medallion architecture. Your expertise in data processing and data analytics using the Microsoft Fabric platform will be crucial in delivering successful data solutions. The candidate will play a key role to bridge solutions, communication, timelines, and challenges/solutions to project stakeholders for multiple, concurrent overlapping implementation initiatives.

This role is based in our office in Tampa, FL. Our organization follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely and from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences. This position is hybrid and requires your on-site presence on a reoccurring weekly basis 3 days per week.

What you can expect:

• Design and implement data warehouse and lakehouse solutions using Microsoft Fabric and related technologies, leveraging storage formats like Parquet and storage layers such as Delta Lake.
• Architect solutions that incorporate BI tools like Power BI ensuring seamless data integration for analytics and reporting.
• Develop and deploy data integration solutions, including data ingestion, transformation, and delivery to consumers within Microsoft Fabric, while utilizing optimal storage formats and layers.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across the data warehouse ecosystem by crafting robust solution designs.
• Establish a workspace architecture strategy through design and implement of data warehouse and lakehouse solutions allowing data sharing between independing teams avoiding duplication, yet adhering to security and governance rules.
• Design, develop, and deploy data integration solutions, including data ingestion, transformation, and delivery paving the road to PGIM Investments future state BI analytic solutions using Microsoft Azure services, Fabric infrastructure, and Power BI.
• Esure teams follow best practices and standards for security, compliance, scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Serve as SME in the Fabric space to technology partners, provide hands on training to development teams, and mentor business areas to maximize Fabric AI Capabilities. 

• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation (Playbooks) of solution architectures to internal and external stakeholders covering Data Fabric architecture, processes, and procedures.

• Collaborate closely with our business and technology partners including data analysts, architects, engineers, and client stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable Microsoft Fabric solutions.
• Stay updated with advancements in data platform technologies, particularly Microsoft Fabric, and reflect these innovations in solution designs.

What you will bring:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ y