Principal Data Architect - Cloud & AI Platforms

We're Hiring: Data Architect (Azure Cloud)

Are you ready to shape the future of data? We're looking for a dynamic Data Architect to design and manage our Azure-based data ecosystem-powering everything from daily insights to cutting-edge AI initiatives.

In this high-impact role, you'll:

• Build and own scalable, secure data architectures
• Design models and data flows that drive strategic decisions
• Lead data governance and compliance in a fast-paced, regulated environment
• Collaborate across tech, business, and AI teams to innovate our platform

PBMares Core Values:

• Integrity
• Trust
• Respect
• Accountability
• Caring

PBMares offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, health insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off plus holidays, parental leave, short and long term disability for eligible employees.

What that means for you:

• Full benefits: medical, dental, 401K match & HSA.
• Paid Time Off
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Flexible work schedule to include hybrid work environment.
• Summer Hours! Half days on Friday (based on a minimum 40-hour work week)
• Company investment of a minimum of 40 hours learning and development annually
• Path to Partner Program
• CPA Certification reimbursement and bonus program
• The opportunity to grow and shape the future of the firm

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Architecture:

• Create and manage the overall data architecture including data flows, storage and access.
• Design and develop data models.
• Participate in assessing the current data warehouse, pipelines, structure and architect as cost effective, scalable solutions to support and scale of the business.
• Work with stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into data solutions.
• Collaborate with the Data Analytics team to create and maintain dashboards, reports, data dictionaries and documentation.
• Identify and resolve data-related issues, ensuring data accuracy and reliability.
• Monitor and investigate ways to improve data performance, including providing timely access to data and minimizing the cost of the warehouse.
• Capacity Planning to assess future capacity and recommend upgrades.
• Planning and executing data migrations, ensuring data is transferred and integrated accurately and efficiently.
• Create and maintain data architecture diagrams.
• Assist in implementing necessary upgrades and enhancements.
• Assist in developing the data and artificial intelligence roadmaps.
• Collaborate with other architects regarding data delivery.
• Work with vendors to assist in managing the warehouse and developing test strategies for improvements.

Governance, Security and Compliance

• Lead effort to create, implement and manage update data governance framework to ensure data is managed effectively and consistently.
• Assist in developing data catalog and metadata management.
• Define and enforce data quality standards, ensuring compliance with finance regulations and industry standards.
• Establish roles and responsibilities for data, ensuring clear accountability for quality and security.
• Collaborate with the Network Architect to ensure efficient and secure data flow within the IT infrastructure,
• Collaborate with the Security Team to implement security measures for data.

Artificial Intelligence

• Partner with the AI Strategist on implementation of AI technology.
• Assist in managing the AI Roadmap and translating impacts to the Data Roadmap.