Senior Business Data Architect

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Business Data Architect to join our team at Popular. As a key member of our Data & Analytics Strategy and Innovation function, you will play a crucial role in steering the development and implementation of holistic data strategies to underpin our business operations and decision-making endeavors.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, optimization, and maintenance of our business data architecture, ensuring robust, sustainable, and scalable data infrastructures.
• Direct collaborations with data management and technology teams, implementing impactful data strategies and solutions that align with our organizational objectives.
• Oversee and establish data-related standards, guidelines, and best practices to safeguard and elevate the quality and integrity of our data assets.
• Head the selection and implementation of optimal database designs and data warehousing strategies to meet the dynamic needs of our business.
• Spearhead innovation initiatives, overseeing the execution of POCs and pilots to authenticate new opportunities and technologies, ensuring they are viable and beneficial.
• Collaborate with the Business Data Architect Lead and key stakeholders, ensuring strategic and operational alignment of the data architecture with our overarching data and analytics strategy.
• Maintain abreast of the latest advancements and trends within the field of data architecture, strategically integrating relevant innovations into our data strategy.
• Ensure alignment between Enterprise Architecture and other relevant functions to uphold enterprise strategy and conform to industry best practices.
• Participate in the vendor and solution selection process, contributing to the evaluation of technologies and partners to ensure alignment with our organizational goals and standards.
• Assist in the preparation and evaluation of Request for Proposals (RFPs), applying a good understanding of both technical and business requirements.
• Contribute to program cost and timeline estimation, assisting in accurate forecasting and efficient allocation of resources.
• Support the development and maintenance of a technology roadmap, ensuring alignment with the strategic goals of our organization.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree in a related field is a plus.
• At least 12 years of experience in data architecture, specifically designing, and implementing large-scale data and analytics initiatives, with at least 5 years in a leadership position.
• Has worked as a distinguished architect in other large financial services organization with strong domain knowledge of Financial and Insurance sectors.
• Experience with Cloud transformation and implemented various cloud migration strategies such as Rehost, Re-platform, Repurchase, Refactor / Re-architect, Retire, and Retain.
• Solid solutioning and/or delivery background in Business intelligence & Analytics including experience of providing architectural direction for solutions.
• Strong experience in data lifecycle management, data governance, and data security, ensuring the highest standards of data integrity, compliance, and protection against threats while promoting responsible data usage across our organization.
• In-depth knowledge of data modeling (Data Vault 2.0, 3NF, Dimensional Model) and structured and unstructured data formats.
• Strong experience architecting data lake, data lake house, data warehouse, data mesh, and operational data stores.
• Experience architecting data as a product and data marketplace.
• Experience in infrastructure management, cloud platform integration, application integration, and Software as a Service (SaaS) solution integration, ensuring seamless interoperability and scalability to meet our organization's evolving needs.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure and AWS and their data and analytics and integration services offered.
• Experience in data storage (ADL/S3) and big data processing (Kafka, Hive, Databricks, etc.)
• Proficiency in data engineering frameworks and tools and experience with containerization and orchestration.
• Proficiency in ETL/ELT, data acquisition and ingestion, data integration, and CDC tools such as Informatica, Talend, CloverDX, DBT, Qlik Replicate or others.
• Experience in data management, data governance, data visualization tools such as Alation, Collibra, Atlan, PowerBI, and Tableau.
• Proficiency in database systems such as SQLServer, Oracle, Graph, Vector, Snowflake, Databricks, and NoSQL DB like DynamoDB, MongoDB, DocumentDB, and Cassandra.
• Familiarity with the latest trends, innovations, and advancements in the field of data architecture and data and analytics.
• Experience architecting solutions for AI/ML, GenAI, Large language Models, NLP/NLU, Data Science & Advanced Analytics.
• Experience in customer 360, MDM and personalization and tools like IBM MDM, Semarchy, Reltio, Salesforce Data Cloud.
• Experience with Digital products (Salesforce, Adobe, and related, Mobile, IVR, Contact Center)
• Experience with architecture frameworks like TOGAF, Zachman.
• Certifications such as AWS Certified Solution Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect, The Open Group TOGAF 9 Certification, or The Open Group TOGAF 9 Certification.
• Ability to perform hand-on proof-of-concept or proof-of-technology activities.
• A track record of exceptional partnering across a various internal business groups, executive stakeholders, and execution partners with ability to build solid relationships with individuals at all levels.
• Proficient in Agile-based development methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban for collaborating, developing, and delivering data solutions.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

What We Look For:

We are seeking enthusiastic and proactive leaders who have a clear vision and an unwavering commitment to remain at the forefront of data technology and science. Our ideal candidates are those who aim to foster a team spirit and collaboration and have a knack for adept management. It's essential that you showcase comprehensive technical proficiency and possess a rich understanding of the industry.

If you have a genuine drive for helping Popular achieve the full potential of their data while working towards your own development, this role is for you.

Region Locations:

North Carolina or Puerto Rico

Important:

The candidate must provide evidence of academic preparation or courses related to the job posting, if necessary.

ABOUT US:

Popular is Puerto Rico's leading financial institution and have been evolving since it was founded over a century ago. From a small bank it has developed into a large corporation that offer a wide variety of services and financial solutions to our customers, with presence in the United States, the Caribbean and Latin America.

As employees, we are dedicated to making our customers dreams come true by offering financial solutions in each stage of their life. Our extensive trajectory demonstrates the resiliency and determination of our employees to innovate, reach for the right solutions and strongly support the communities we serve; therefore, we value their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds.

We reaffirm our commitment to always offer essential financial services and solutions for our customers and communities, including during emergency situations and/or natural disasters. Popular's employees are considered essential workers, whose role is critical in the continuity of these important services even under such circumstances.

By applying to this position, you acknowledge that Popular may require your services during and immediately after any such events.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Popular is an Equal Opportunity Employer