Data Architect

Description

Duties and Responsibilities Translate, develop, and/or define data architectural design to satisfy defined requirements and constraints and validate their alignment with corporate standards.Support the oversight process to ensure the architectural health and maintenance of the data discipline, as well as its transformation, based on the needs of business, corporate technology, and budget objectives.Identify alternative approaches that meet requirements while reducing cost and improving functionality.Support key design decisions regarding specific data issues.Support technology standards for the organization through crossenterprise collaboration.Ensure the implementation of architectural strategies pertaining to data architecture.Resolve datarelated architecture during implementation.Support the architecture process.Coach and mentor less experienced staff. Required SkillsKnowledge of property and casualty insurance systems.Knowledge of InfoSphere Data Architect.Knowledge of Master Data Management tool.Understanding of technology solution alternatives and vendor strategies.Knowledge of architecture methods (e.g., IAA or SOA) and solution standards.Knowledge of SDLC methodologies.Ability to lead/mentor less experienced staff.Ability to adapt.Strategic thinking and planning skills.Communication, problemsolving, decisionmaking, and systemicthinking skills.Leadership and teamwork skills.Architectural modeling and development skills.Strong data modeling, data integration, data warehousing, and data management skills.Strong collaboration and partnering skills.Strong solution visioning, development and implementation, and assessment and validation skills.Strong knowledge sharing skills.Strong IIW skills.Strong DB2 skills.Strong Microsoft SQL skills.Ability to become familiar with Church Mutual IT systems, methodologies, and processes, and policies, products, processes, and associated business practices and principles.