Lead Metadata Migration & Testing Architect

Job Duties: Key Responsibilities:

· Develop and articulate long-term strategic goals for data architecture vision and establish data standards for enterprise systems.

· Utilize various cloud technologies, including Azure, AWS, GCP, and data platforms like Databricks and Snowflake.

· Conceptualize and create an end-to-end vision outlining the seamless flow of data through successive stages.

· Institute processes for governing the identification, collection, and utilization of corporate metadata, ensuring accuracy and validity.

· Implement methods and procedures for tracking data quality, completeness, redundancy, compliance, and continuous improvement.

· Evaluate and determine governance, stewardship, and frameworks for effective data management across the enterprise.

· Develop comprehensive strategies and plans for data capacity planning, data security, life cycle data management, scalability, backup, disaster recovery, business continuity, and archiving.

· Identify potential areas for policy and procedure enhancements, initiating changes where required for optimal data management.

· Formulate and maintain data models and establish policies and procedures for functional design.

· Offer technical recommendations to senior managers and technical staff in the development and implementation of databases and documentation.

· Stay informed about upgrades and emerging database technologies through continuous research.

· Collaborate with project managers and business leaders on all projects involving enterprise data.

· Document the data architecture and environment to ensure a current and accurate understanding of the overall data landscape.

· Design and implement data solutions tailored to meet customer needs and specific use cases.

· Provide thought leadership by recommending the most suitable technologies and solutions for various use cases, spanning from the application layer to infrastructure.
                        
Minimum Skills Required: 8+ years of hands-on experience with various database technologies (insert examples).

· 6+ years of experience with Cloud-based systems and Enterprise Data Architecture, driving end-to end technology solutions.

* At least 5+ years with experience in DB2 / PostGres platforms

* At least 5+ years leading metadata migration and testing management initiatives

* At least 5+ years experience in financial services / banking (consulting or working in industry)