Senior Data Architect

Snowflake

Location: Omaha, NE – Onsite role

Duration: Long term

Type: Contract W2

Experience: 12+ years

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Architecture Design:
  Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-level data architectures to support business needs, with a focus on scalability, data governance, and high performance.
• Data Cataloging:
  Use Alation or similar tools for data cataloging to ensure proper data documentation, accessibility, and traceability across the organization.
• Data Pipeline Development
  : Develop and optimize data pipelines to efficiently ingest and transform data, particularly in cloud environments like
  Snowflake.
• Data Modeling:
  Design and maintain both logical and physical data models, ensuring data consistency and efficiency across various systems and platforms.
• SQL & Excel Expertise:
  Write complex, optimized
  SQL queries
  for data analysis, reporting and transformation. Extensive experience with
  Excel,
  including
  macros,
  to automate data processing and reporting.
• Data Lineage & Governance:
  Utilize
  Manta
  or similar tools to track, document, and visualize data lineage, ensuring proper data flow and governance practices.
• Compliance with Standards:
  Apply
  ISO20022
  and
  BIAN
  financial standards to design and integrate data systems.
• Collaboration & Mentorship:
  Work closely with both business and technical teams to ensure alignment with overall business goals. Provide guidance to junior team members.
• Problem-Solving:
  Address complex data-related issues, ensuring high-quality data management and integrity across all systems.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum
  10+ years
  of experience in
  Data Architecture.
• Minimum
  12+ years
  of experience in
  Data Modeling
  .
• Minimum
  7+ years
  of experience in
  Data Analysis
  .
• Experience with
  Data Cataloging tools, preferably Alation, Collibra
  , or similar platforms.
• Strong
  Python development experience
  , particularly in ETL processes, data transformations, and automation
  (3+ years).
• Expertise in building data pipelines
  for platforms like
  Snowflake
  or similar cloud-based data warehouses.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL
  for complex querying, performance tuning and optimization (experience with
  MongoDB, Oracle, SQL Server
  ).
• Proficient in Excel
  , including the ability to write
  macros
  for data automation and reporting.
• Experience in Data Lineage
  using tools like
  Manta
  to ensure data flow transparency and governance.
• Card Industry experience (5+ years)
  – working with data systems specific to the card/payment industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  with the ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills
  to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Deep understanding of the finance domain
  , including familiarity with financial regulations, compliance, and data reporting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with
  cloud platforms
  (AWS, Azure, GCP) and big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark, etc.).
• Experience working with
  Agile
  and
  Scrum
  methodologies.
• Mainframe experience (a plus).
• Knowledge of ISO20022
  and
  BIAN standards
  for financial data systems (
  a plus
  ).

Education:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science
  , Information Systems, or a related field.

About Next Gen Software Solutions LLC:

Next Gen Software Solutions is a trusted provider of IT Staffing and consulting services dedicated to empowering businesses with cutting-edge technology solutions and exceptional talent. We specialize in delivering tailored IT consulting services, innovative software solutions, and connecting businesses with highly skilled IT professionals. Founded and led by a dedicated U.S. Army solider, Next Gen Software Solutions is deeply rooted in the core values of integrity, discipline, commitment, and experience-principles that guide every aspect of our operations.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Next Gen Software Solutions LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees and applicants are treated respect and dignity. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws.