Truist · 4 months ago
Principal Enterprise Architect – Technology - Operational Data (e.g. Relational, NoSQL, Cloud, Vector)
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
20+ years expTruist is looking for a Principal Enterprise Architect focused on operational data technologies to lead the development of enterprise architecture principles and standards. The role involves collaboration with various teams to drive product innovation and optimize technology infrastructure for hybrid cloud transformation.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Top down operational data centered infrastructure architecture roadmap development and design with focus on enabling software defined infrastructure implementation, provisioning and consumption, along with collaboration with infrastructure and application technology leaders and risk partners to refine and instantiate a hybrid cloud strategy reflecting corporate objectives/strategy and risk appetite
Architect cross-cutting enterprise infrastructure solutions that span across multiple CIOs and domains and across the spectrum of operational data technologies
Provide thought leadership based on hands-on experience in the development and modernization of operational data technology standards enabling modern approaches to technology resiliency
Set, adapt, and instantiate strategic direction for operational data technology infrastructure in alignment with the Business Strategy and Technology standards and provide thought leadership in the development of an enterprise strategic IT plan
Maintain a high level of awareness and understanding of existing and emerging operational data technologies, as well as industry and bank issues, to effectively match them
End to end accountability to review and approve design solutions that are fit-for-purpose in meeting the business needs of the enterprise while continuing the evolution of the technology landscape
Lead or "jump start" operational data centric initiatives deemed critical to and Truist's technology services
Provide thought leadership in new technology innovation, incubation, introduction and implementation critical to Truist's technology and business strategy roadmaps and ongoing success
Develop and document operational relational and non-relational database architectures
Collaborate with system architects, software architects, design analysts, and others to understand business or industry requirements and translate into implementable database solutions
Develop database architectural strategies at the modeling, design, and implementation stages to address business or industry requirements
Design databases to support business applications, ensuring system scalability, security, performance, and reliability
Design database applications, such as interfaces, data transfer mechanisms, global temporary tables, data partitions, and function-based indexes to enable efficient access of the generic database structure
Develop methods for integrating different products so they work properly together, such as customizing commercial databases to fit specific needs
Create and enforce database development standards
Identify and evaluate industry trends in database systems
Demonstrate database technical functionality, such as performance, security, and reliability
Design load-balancing processes to eliminate down time for backup processes
Identify, evaluate, and recommend hardware or software technologies to achieve desired database performance
Identify and correct deviations from database development standards
Develop data models for applications, metadata tables, views, or related database structures
Document database schemas, using accepted notations
Develop data models describing data elements and their use
Plan and install upgrades of database management system software to enhance database performance
Test programs or databases, correct errors, and make necessary modifications
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or related field
Twenty (20) years of architecture/design/delivery experience which includes fifteen (15) years of enterprise architecture experience or twenty years' solution architecture experience in technology and security, and ten years of banking/financial business domain
Comprehensive experience with various architectural domains including infrastructure and complementary domains such as application, data, and integration
Strong analytical and broad architectural skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong negotiation/facilitation skills
Significant knowledge of current and emerging architecture principles, methodologies and tools
Experience as negotiator with vendors for relevant products and services
Demonstrated competency in strategic thinking with ability to differentiate feasible from academic solutions
Demonstrated thought-leadership skills with the ability to translate high-level business planning information into application needs/solutions
Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products
Ability to travel, occasionally overnight
Preferred
Relational Database management system software — Microsoft SQL Server; PostgreSQL; IBM DB2; Oracle; AWS DynamoDB; AWS Aurora; Azure Cosmos DB; Couchbase
No SQL Database – MongoDB; AWS DynamoDB
Configuration management software — Terraform; Red Hat Ansible Engine
Database schema automation – LiquidBase
Database replication – MS SQL Server Always On; Pacemaker; Tivoli System Automation; Oracle Data Guard; Rubrik
Data integration – Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
Business intelligence and data analysis software — Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS); Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS); Microsoft Power BI
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability
Accidental death and dismemberment
Tax-preferred savings accounts
401k plan
Vacation
Sick days
Paid holidays
Defined benefit pension plan
Restricted stock units
Deferred compensation plan
Company
Truist
Truist is the sixth-largest commercial bank in the U.S.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Michael Maguire
Chief Financial Officer
James Cordovana
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