Data Architect

Job Description:

At Bank of America we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients teammates communities and shareholders every day.

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At Bank of America you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn grow and make an impact. Join us!

Job Description:
This job is responsible for the development of data architectural solutions for complex initiatives within one or more lines of business and control functions. Key responsibilities include assisting solution-driven discussions supporting adherence to the enterprise data management policy and standards and supporting architecture design reviews to ensure integration of data architecture principles in technology solutions. Job expectations include understanding enterprise data architectural principles and data management processes and routines.

Position Summary:

The Database Migration Specialist / Database Architect will execute end-to-end DB2 Sailfish to Cloud Rack migration activities including environment validation data migration intensive testing and security/compliance assurance.

Responsibilities:

• Establishes data solutions and architecture for large complex initiatives that align with the enterprise data architecture strategy and technology and platform decisions
• Provides clear and concise responses to questions regarding the enterprise data architecture strategy
• Contributes to multiple priorities in a matrixed environment with attention to detail and accuracy
• Communicates effectively to influence agreement between partners and escalates items as needed to ensure execution activities remain on track
• Ensures all relevant risk financial and compliance policies and standards are met
• Creates an inclusive and healthy working environment to resolve organizational impediments and blockers
• Shares enterprise data architectural principles processes and routines
• Execute DB2 Sailfish to DB2 Cloud Rack migrations including environment and configuration validation.
• Validate infrastructure database configuration network connectivity and access controls.
• Perform functionality performance stress scalability and failover testing.
• Execute data migration reconciliation and integrity validation.
• Work closely with application infrastructure IBM and security teams to resolve issues.
• Develop migration of runbooks validation reports and sign-off documentation.
• Support cutover execution and post-migration stabilization.

Required Qualifications:

• 10 years of overall experience
• 5 years of relevant technology experience listed below
• Database Skills:
  • RDBMS; specifically Oracle DB2 Sybase mandatory
  • NoSQL knowledge like Hadoop Impala Iceberg optional
  • Maintaining / supporting very large database platform working with other stakeholders
• Data Modeling:
  • Knowledge in data modeling STAR / Snowflake schema normalized and denormalized data models
  • Prior knowledge in data modeling tools like Power Designer and Erwin preferred but not mandatory
• Database Application Development Skills:
  • Writing views and Stored procedures
  • Strong concepts in creating end to end data pipelines
  • Scripting in shell Python
• ETL:
  • Informatica mapping creation; using maps to move data from one platform to another.
• ADS Management:
  • Foundational knowledge on data domain and ADS management
  • Data lineage
  • Data analysis
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong stakeholder management skills

Skills:

• Architecture
• Business Analytics
• Critical Thinking
• Data Management
• Data Visualization
• Consulting
• Data Modeling
• Process Design
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Management
• Cloud Solutions
• Collaboration
• Data Governance
• Solution Delivery Process
• Technical Strategy Development

Bachelors degree in Computer Science or equivalent Engineering

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:

40

Pay Transparency details

US - NJ - Jersey City - 101 Hudson St - 101 Hudson (NJ2101) US - NJ - Pennington - 1500 American Blvd - Hopewell Bldg 5 (NJ2150)

Pay and benefits information

Pay range

$120000.00 - $136100.00 annualized salary offers to be determined based on experience education and skill set.

Discretionary incentive eligible

This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.

Benefits

This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits access to paid time off resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.