Cloud Data Architect

Duquesne Light Company; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Inclusive work culture

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

A leading electric utility company is seeking a Cloud Data Architect I to expand its use of data as a strategic enabler of corporate goals. The role involves designing, developing, and implementing data models, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring data quality and governance. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, with 12+ years of experience, preferably in utilities. This hybrid position is based in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or related discipline.
• Twelve or more years of experience in data architecture or related role.
• Utilities experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic goals for data architecture vision and standards.
• Collaborate with IT and business partners on data management roadmap.
• Oversee data quality and governance processes.

Skills

Data modeling

Cloud data technologies

Data architecture

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline

Tools

Azure

AWS

Power BI

Oracle

Job description

Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, is a leader in providing electric energy and has been at the forefront of the electric energy market, with a history rooted in technological innovation and superior customer service. Today, the company continues its role as a leader in the transmission and distribution of electric energy, providing a secure supply of reliable power to more than half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania.

Duquesne Light Company is committed to creating a culture of inclusion. We value and respect the unique differences and experiences of our employees. We believe that our differences lead to better collaboration, innovation and outcomes. We want you to join our team!

Job Overview

Cloud Data Architect I – The role is to expand the company’s use of data as a strategic enabler of corporate goals and objectives. The Cloud Data Architect will strategically design, develop, and implement data models for data stored in enterprise systems/platforms or curated from third parties, and provide secure, available data for business consumers to analyze and gain valuable insights. This individual will act as the primary advocate of data modeling best practices and lead innovation in adopting and leveraging cloud data technologies to accelerate adoption. Overtime & on‑call availability as required.

Location: Hybrid (two days per week in office), downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver long‑term strategic goals for data architecture vision and standards with data users, department managers, business partners, and other key stakeholders.
• Create short‑term tactical solutions to achieve long‑term objectives and an overall data management roadmap.
• Collaborate with third parties and business subject matter experts to enable company strategic imperatives that require secure and accessible data cloud capabilities or assist in curating data required to enrich models.
• Collaborate with IT Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Platforms, Business Intelligence, Data Engineering, Data Quality, and Data Governance stakeholders to:
  • Develop processes for governing the identification, collection, and use of corporate metadata.
  • Ensure metadata accuracy and validity.
  • Track data quality, completeness, redundancy, and improvement.
  • Conduct cloud consumption cost forecasting, usage requirements, proof of concepts, proof of business value, feasibility studies, and other tasks.
  • Create strategies and plans for data security, backup, disaster recovery, business continuity, and archiving.
  • Ensure that data strategies and architectures are in regulatory compliance.

Acquisition & Deployment

• Liaise with vendors, cloud providers and service providers to select the solutions or services that best meet company goals.

Operational Management

• Develop and promote data management methodologies and standards.
• Select and implement appropriate tools, software, and applications to support data technology goals.
• Oversee mapping of data sources, data movement, interfaces, and analytics to ensure data quality.
• Collaborate with scrum masters, project managers, and business unit leaders for all projects involving enterprise data.
• Address data‑related problems in regard to systems integration, compatibility, and multi‑platform integration.
• Act as a leader and advocate of data management, including coaching, training, and career development.
• Develop and implement testing criteria to guarantee data architecture fidelity and performance.
• Document the data architecture and environment to maintain a current and accurate view of the larger data picture.
• Identify and develop opportunities for data reuse, migration, or retirement.
• Act as a technical leader for Data Architecture and Data Engineering best practices.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, computer engineering, or a related discipline.
• Twelve (12) or more years of experience is required.
• Advanced degrees in a related field are preferred.

Knowledge & Experience

• Utilities experience (oil, gas, and/or electric) strongly preferred.
• Five (5) or more years’ experience as a data or information architect.
• Hands‑on experience with data architecting, data mining, large‑scale data modeling, cloud data storage and analytics platforms.
• Experience with Azure, AWS or Google data capabilities.
• Experience with Databricks, Synapse, Foundry, Power BI, and/or Snowflake preferred.
• Experience with enterprise platforms such as Oracle, Maximo, etc. preferred.
• Direct experience implementing data solutions in the cloud.
• Strong understanding of relational data structures, theories, principles, and practices.
• Strong familiarity with metadata management and associated processes.
• Hands‑on knowledge of enterprise repository tools, data modeling tools, data mapping tools, and data profiling tools.
• Demonstrated expertise with repository creation, and data and information system life cycle methodologies.
• Experience with business requirements analysis, entity relationship planning, database design, reporting structures, and similar tasks.
• Ability to manage data and metadata migration.
• Experience with database platforms, including Oracle RDBMS.
• Experience with GIS geo‑spatial data, time‑phased PI Historian or collector data preferred.
• Understanding of web services (SOAP, XML, UDDI, WSDL).
• Object‑oriented programming experience (e.g., Java, J2EE, EJB, .NET, WebSphere, etc.).
• Excellent client/user interaction skills to determine requirements.
• Good knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.

Storm Roles

All non‑union employees will serve in storm roles as appropriate to their role and skillset.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of the employment relationship, without discrimination because of race, age, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity, or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran or any other unlawful basis, as defined by applicable law, and fostering a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and retaliation. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, hiring, compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, transfer, layoffs, return from a layoff, training and development, and other privileges of employment. An integral part of Duquesne Light Holdings’ commitment is to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws concerning equal employment and affirmative action.

Inclusive Hiring

Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful.

Reasonable Accommodation

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