What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Data Architect position at Vedder Price?
Description
Vedder Price's Chicago office is seeking a Senior Data Architect. The Senior Data Architect is responsible for data modeling, validation, integrity and security. The position requires significant skills in database design and optimization and the ability to interpret business rules into technical outcomes. This position will report to the CIO and will be tasked with creating an enterprise-wide data architecture with automated integrations among systems. This role will be responsible for executing the vision of a centralized data structure that promotes high quality and allows for reliable communication among systems used by legal and support staff alike.
As the Senior Data Architect, your job duties will include but not be limited to :
- Collaborate with IT leadership to implement data integration strategies to connect disparate data sources and take advantage of existing technologies, as well as bring forth new technologies that address business needs effectively.
- Architect optimal and scalable data engineering solutions to extract, organize, and present solutions for stakeholder needs.
- Create efficient Extract Transform and Load (ETL) processes to facilitate smooth data flow across firm systems.
- Partner with Business Intelligence to ensure the data architecture supports reporting requirements and data analytics.
- Review business processes with the Business Intelligence lead, recommend and implement supportable data changes, including any relevant tools to better secure those processes.
- Advise and execute database designs and work together with the DBA lead to improve the structure, quality, and ownership of data from the agreed systems of record.
- Work with Project Management team and Business Analysts to gather business and technical requirements on assigned projects.
- Implement effective data models and develop best practices with the head of Information Governance for data integration and data security.
- Manage the migration of data from legacy systems to new solutions.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts from various firm departments and stakeholders to achieve firm strategic goals.
- Create and maintain clear documentation of data models, database structures, and data management processes, as well as provide training to team members on data systems and best practices.
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in the following software :
Compensation Range : $115,000 / yr. to $145,000 / yr.
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Join Vedder Price and be part of a team that values hard work and dedication!
Equal Employment Opportunity
Vedder Price P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We participate in E-verify.
Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require special assistance or an accommodation during the process due to a disability should contact the Vedder Price Recruiting Team at vprecruiting@vedderprice.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Salary : $115,000 - $145,000
