Sr Analytics Architect

Cengage; Kentucky; On-site; USD 77,100 - 123,300; Full time

Job summary

Cengage is seeking an experienced Data Architect to lead the development of analytics solutions. The role involves designing and implementing cloud-based systems, ensuring data integrity, and supporting data governance initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in data architecture and engineering, with strong skills in Informatica IICS and Snowflake. A competitive salary range of $77,100 - $123,300 USD is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or enterprise data platform development.
• Demonstrable experience working as an Analytics / Data Architect or in a similar role.
• Strong hands‑on expertise with Informatica Intelligent Cloud Services (IICS) and Snowflake.
• Solid understanding of modern cloud data architecture and enterprise data warehousing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Build and implement world‑class analytics solutions to solve complex business challenges.
• Architect and implement modern cloud‑based analytics solutions to improve business outcomes.
• Support data governance initiatives by documenting how datasets are sourced, transformed, integrated, and consumed.

Skills

Data architecture

Data engineering

Informatica Intelligent Cloud Services (IICS)

Snowflake

SQL

Python programming

Data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Build and implement world‑class analytics solutions to solve complex business challenges.
• Architect and implement modern cloud‑based analytics solutions to improve business outcomes.
• Learn, document, support, and maintain existing enterprise data pipelines and integration frameworks built on Informatica Intelligent Cloud Services (IICS) and Snowflake.
• Design, build, and implement new scalable data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, integration, and delivery of structured and unstructured data.
• Analyze existing data flows, transformations, and dependencies to support future enhancements, operational improvements, and production bug fixes.
• Build and maintain scalable data models supporting downstream analytics and business operations.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, governance, and lineage across enterprise data platforms.
• Support data governance initiatives by documenting how datasets are sourced, transformed, integrated, and consumed.
• Supervise and improve platform reliability, operational efficiency, and pipeline performance.
• Develop reusable frameworks, standards, and guidelines for enterprise data engineering and architecture.
• Collaborate with multi‑functional teams to support ongoing platform modernization and operational stability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or enterprise data platform development.
• Demonstrable experience working as an Analytics / Data Architect or in a similar role.
• Strong hands‑on expertise with Informatica Intelligent Cloud Services (IICS) and Snowflake.
• Experience building, improving and supporting enterprise data pipelines and cloud based ETL/ELT integration frameworks.
• Solid understanding of modern cloud data architecture and enterprise data warehousing concepts.
• Outstanding proficiency in data modeling, SQL, and data warehousing.
• Strong Python programming skills for automation, scripting, API integration, and data engineering tasks.
• Solid grasp of analytics and data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Track record of delivering high‑quality, data‑driven solutions with minimal oversight.
• Experience in integrating data from enterprise platforms like S/4HANA & Salesforce.
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms and modern data architecture principles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and fix capabilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business audiences.

Compensation

$77,100.00 - $123,300.00 USD

EEO and Accommodation Statement

Cengage is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of any classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws.

Cengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including during our job application process. If you are an applicant with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in our job application process, please contact us at [e-mail].