Corporate Data Architect

Phase2 Technology; Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking an experienced Data Architect based in Kalispell, MT. This role involves designing, implementing, and managing data platform solutions using Azure and Databricks technologies. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in cloud data solutions and a background in data engineering. Benefits include a competitive starting salary of $117,159.12+ and various employee perks. This position offers opportunities for growth within a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) and profit-sharing

Education benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Must have 7 years experience building data solutions on cloud platforms.
• 3 years experience architecting data solutions on Databricks is required.
• Experience with full life-cycle implementations of data platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and document Databricks & Azure-based technical solutions.
• Act as a team lead on projects.
• Implement end-to-end data platform solutions.

Skills

Data solutions on cloud platforms

Microsoft Azure

Databricks environments

SQL

Python

Data pipelines

Communication with C-level executives

Metadata management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Azure SQL Data Warehouse

Azure Data Lake Storage

Azure Synapse Analytics

Azure DevOps

Job description

About The Role

This role is an experienced Data Architect with a strong focus on designing, implementing, and managing end-to-end data platform solutions using Databricks technologies on the Azure cloud. Under the office of the Customer Experience team, which is the home for the enterprise data and analytics function, and working closely with colleagues in IT, this role will support the efforts of the data and analytics team to ensure business value is derived from our data infrastructure in the early development and maturation of our data infrastructure.

This is a Corporate position which may be located in an available bank division across our nine-state footprint in AZ, CO, ID, MT, NV, TX, UT, WA, or WY. The entry rate for this position is $117,159.12 + / year (calculated for Kalispell, MT). Click here to learn more about our bank divisions.

All compensation offers are analyzed individually and take into consideration multiple factors including but not limited to geographic location, years of experience, and educational background.

WA Applicants ONLY: $127,612.84-$191,419.26 per year

Description

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and document Databricks & Azure-based technical solutions and data products, leveraging a broad range of available toolsets, with considerations around scalability, availability, reliability, maintainability, usability, agility, and securability.
• Act as a team lead on projects, directing the technology process and ensuring expectations are met to build trust and credibility.
• Implement end-to-end data platform solutions and support existing data lakehouse, which will include hands-on-keyboard engineering and development work.
• Serve as an effective technical mentor to more junior teammates and communicate efficiently and effectively with a variety of stakeholders in the business and IT departments.
• Keep abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and capabilities, within Databricks and otherwise, and continue to grow and develop the architectural skillset.
• Must comply with all company policies and procedures and all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act, the Patriot Act, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control. Must complete the assigned online training courses and achieve a passing score by due date.

About You / Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or similar field with a significant quantitative component (Required).

Experience

• 7 years experience building data solutions on cloud platforms, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure and Databricks environments. (Required)
• 3 years experience architecting data solutions on Databricks (any cloud). (Required)
• Experience with full life-cycle implementations of data platforms, including designing data pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Databricks workflows. (Expert)
• Developing data capabilities using SQL and Spark. (Expert)
• Software or data engineering development using Java, Python, or C/C++ (Python preferred). (Advanced)
• Experience with Microsoft and other Data Tools, including Azure SQL Data Warehouse, Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure DevOps, and provisioning and configuring end-to-end Azure data services. (Advanced)
• Experience in banking or similar financial services industry is preferred. (Preferred)

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to motivate or influence internal or external senior level professionals and communicate effectively with varied stakeholders, including C-level executives.
• Ability to create data modernization roadmaps leveraging Databricks and Azure tools to meet complex business and IT needs.
• Ability to manage compute/storage needs on Databricks (e.g., cluster definitions).
• Develop and improve metadata management, alerting, monitoring, and event-driven data pipelines.
• Implement modern data architectures handling structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data.
• Knowledge of lakehouse designs, medallion architectures, and Kimball-style star schemas.
• Ability to design logical and physical data models for cloud data warehouses like Databricks Delta Lake.
• Experience with various Microsoft data tools and end-to-end Azure data services.
• Regular, reliable attendance and professional interaction with people from diverse backgrounds at all levels.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Additional Requirements

• Travel: Occasional travel required (less than 10 days per year).
• Working Conditions: Indoors, climate-controlled; moderate noise; sedentary work with occasional physical activities listed below.

What We Offer

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Starting salary is dependent upon relevant experience and location. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, health savings account options, EAP, retirement plans (401(k) and profit-sharing), disability benefits, education benefits, discounts on banking products and services, PTO, and paid holidays. PTO accruals and holiday policies vary by position/status and experience. Utah and Nevada state holidays may also apply. Visit our website for more details.

EEO Policy: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Glacier Bancorp, Inc. does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

No Recruiters or unsolicited agency referrals please.