Enterprise Data Architect

As an Enterprise Data Architect with Rocket Innovation Studio, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s data landscape. You’ll identify data requirements, design and maintain blueprints, and ensure seamless data integration. You’ll align data investments with the business strategy, all while creating efficient, sustainable and agile solutions.

With the backing of Rocket, RIS is able to capitalize on the creativity and growth of a startup environment with the stability and enterprise experience of a mature company. At RIS, Canadian talent is able to collaborate, design, build, test and return a full range of custom IT solutions. RIS is leading the charge to make Windsor Canada's tech hub. Apply today to join a team that offers career growth, amazing benefits and the chance to work with leading industry professionals.

About The Role

• Strategic Roadmaps: Create and evolve technology roadmaps defining company data architectures and supporting data strategies.
• Performance And Security: Ensure data solutions are performant, secure and follow reusable patterns.
• Best Practices: Develop and share best practices for data discovery, change management and deployment.
• Data Standards: Research, analyze and promote data standards across the organization.
• Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver roadmaps and enable data capabilities.
• Architectural Design: Design integrations with other data sources and architect data solutions.
• Technology Evaluation: Identify build vs. buy strategies for data technologies.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitor performance trends and improve processes.
• Mentoring And Guidance: Mentor team members and define internal guidelines.
• Stay Current: Research and stay informed about new technologies.
  
  

About You

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, software engineering or a related field
• 7 years of experience in database administration, application development, data integration, modeling and management
• 7 years of experience with relational, big data, conceptual and logical data modeling
• 5 years of experience with system architecture and normalization considerations
• Experience with ArchiMate, TOGAF, SOA or CMMI
• General experience with Python, PowerShell, SQL or Bash
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 7 years of experience with data quality management, reference data management, master data management, ODS/graph management, enrichment and analytics, metadata management, integrations and service standards, data lakes or governance (architectural and technical)
• 5 years of experience building data solutions
• 5 years of experience with intersystem communication strategies, including ESB and web services
• Master’s degree in computer science, information technology, software engineering or a related field
• Knowledge of and experience with Open Group Standards and Agile software development practices
• Familiarity with MapReduce syntax such as the Hadoop stack
  
  

What You’ll Get

Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and well-being of not just you, but your family, too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put: We’ve got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks.

About Us

Rocket Innovation Studio (RIS) launched in 2019 and has gone on to make its mark in the Canadian fintech industry. Headquartered at 156 Chatham Street in Windsor, Ontario, the company renovated the historic building which began as an auto showroom and garage before becoming a furniture store, the Old Fish Market, the Coach and Horses Pub, and the Loop. In 2020, RIS was joined by Rocket Mortgage with the mission to improve the mortgage process and deliver an excellent client experience for Canadians.

This job description is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position and may be modified at the discretion of the company at any time. Decisions related to employment are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in completing the application and/or participating in the application process should contact a member of the Human Resources team at [email protected].