Enterprise Data Architect

Spelman College (Old)

Poland

On-site

PLN 369,413 - 480,236

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A prestigious higher education institution is seeking an experienced Enterprise Data Architect to lead the implementation of institutional data architecture. This role focuses on enhancing the campus-wide data ecosystem and preparing for a data repository. The ideal candidate will possess over 7 years of experience in data architecture, a strong understanding of cloud data platforms, and excellent collaboration skills across functional teams. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement and is full-time.

Qualifications

7+ years of experience in data architecture or related field.
Deep understanding of data architecture frameworks like TOGAF or DAMA - DMBOK.
Experience with ERP/SIS systems like Ellucian Banner or Workday.

Responsibilities

Assess current state of data across departments.
Design and document enterprise data architecture.
Develop strategies for implementing a data warehouse or data lake.

Skills

Data architecture frameworks

Cloud-based data platforms

Communication and facilitation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's preferred in relevant field

Tools

AWS Redshift

Azure Synapse

Snowflake

Job description

Applicant Eligibility

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must maintain authorization throughout employment. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

This position is contingent upon the availability of sufficient funding.

Position Title

Position Summary

The Enterprise Data Architect is an experienced and forward-thinking position designed to implement institutional data architecture. This role will be central to organizing our campus-wide data ecosystem and preparing the College for an enterprise data repository such as a data warehouse or data lake. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in designing scalable data systems, enabling cross-functional data access, and supporting analytics and decision‑making across the institution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assess current state of data across departments and systems (e.g., Banner, Workday, Canvas, Salesforce)
Design and document enterprise data architecture, including target state diagrams, data flows, and integration models
Develop strategies for implementing a data warehouse, data lake, or hybrid model based on institutional needs
Define and promote data standards, metadata management, and governance principles
Collaborate with stakeholders across IT, Institutional Research, Enrollment, Finance, and Academic Affairs to understand reporting and analytics needs
Partner with vendors or consultants as needed to evaluate and deploy data infrastructure platforms
Work closely with data engineers, analysts, and business units to ensure alignment with architecture
Develop data security and privacy strategies aligned with FERPA and institutional policy

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field is required
7+ years of experience in data architecture, enterprise data modeling, or a related field
Deep understanding of data architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF , DAMA - DMBOK )
Experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS Redshift, Azure Synapse, Snowflake)
Familiarity with Ellucian Banner, Workday, or similar ERP / SIS systems
Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams
To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform intermediate skills using the Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s preferred in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field.
Experience with ETL / ELT processes and tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend, dbt, Fivetran)
Understanding of data governance platforms (e.g., Collibra, Alation)
Knowledge of data security and compliance ( FERPA , HIPAA , GDPR )
Experience in higher education strongly preferred

Certifications, Licenses, Restrictions

N/A

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: walk, talk, walk, hear, sit, use hands to operate computers, other office equipment, and to move items. The employee is frequently required to: stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to: stoop, bend, and lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

Shift

Shift Days

Travel Required

1% - 25%

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Location/Schedule

This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.

FLSA

Exempt

Number of Vacancies

Anticipated Candidate Start Date