Enterprise Solutions Architect - World Financial Group

Transamerica; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus for eligible employees

Pension plan

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off starting at 160 hours annually

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Career training opportunities

Job summary

Transamerica is looking for an Enterprise Solutions Architect in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to lead architecting modern data platforms for a digital business. This role involves defining data strategies, collaborating in an agile environment, and building robust data-driven solutions. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in relevant fields and at least six years of experience in architecture and analytics. Hybrid working conditions require on-site presence a few days a week.

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in architecture, analytics, and IT strategies.
• Four years of experience in cloud environments.
• Familiarity with data science techniques.
• Three years of experience architecting distributed applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead development programs and projects as a subject matter expert.
• Collaborate with architects and data teams in an agile environment.
• Architect and support cloud and on-premises data infrastructure.
• Design scalable data-driven solutions and frameworks.

Skills

Architecture application

Analytics

Cloud technologies

Data integration

SQL

Linux

DevOps methodologies

Container orchestration

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, math, engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Data visualization tools

Java

Python

SQL

Job description

Transamerica is seeking an Enterprise Solutions Architect to lead modern architecture development and data platform initiatives.

Job Description Summary

The Enterprise Solutions Architecture is focused on the design and development of modern architectures to enable a data‑driven digital business. Define data strategies, grow capabilities, and develop the enterprise data platform by providing technology leadership, insight on new developments within the architecture space, and guidance in architectural and design decisions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert and lead development programs and projects.
• Work collaboratively with other architects, data scientists, analytics teams, and business product owners in an agile environment.
• Architect, build, and support the operation of Cloud and On‑Premises enterprise data infrastructure and tools.
• Design robust, reusable and scalable data‑driven solutions and data pipeline frameworks to automate the ingestion, processing, and delivery of structured and unstructured batch and real‑time streaming data.
• Lead the development of data APIs and data delivery services to support critical operational processes, analytical models, and machine learning applications.
• Lead the selection and integration of data‑related tools, frameworks, and applications required to expand our platform capabilities.
• Recommend and implement best practices for the management of enterprise data, including master data, reference data, metadata, data quality, and lineage.
• Learn and keep pace with the latest advances in the field and rapidly grasp new technologies to lead and support the environment and project deliverables.
• May manage/coach staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, math, engineering, MIS, or equivalent experience.
• Six years of collective experience in the application of architecture, enterprise roadmaps, analytics, cloud, IT strategies, innovation, SAFE, TOGAF, and data integration concepts and methodologies.
• Four years of experience architecting, building, and administering complex architectures and technologies, and real‑time streaming analytics architectures in both on‑premises and cloud environments.
• Expertise using SQL for data profiling, analysis, and extraction.
• Familiarity with data science techniques and frameworks.
• Three years of experience in each of the following areas: architecting large‑scale distributed applications; Linux operations and development, including CLI, basic commands, and shell scripting (PowerShell, Bash); architecting scalable containerized applications with a container orchestration framework; execution of DevOps methodologies and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery.
• Skilled in detailed‑oriented delivery management and results‑oriented with a strong customer focus.
• Leadership capability to effectively communicate with all levels of management.
• Strong analytical and creative thinking skills.
• Technical communication skills.
• Prioritization skills to meet tight deadlines.
• The ability to work in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Experience with advanced analytics and machine learning concepts and technology implementations.
• Experience with data analysis and using data visualization tools to describe data.
• Understanding of big data and real‑time streaming analytics processing architecture and ecosystems.
• Experience with data lake architecture and implementation, including MPP, data streams, source‑to‑target mappings, and ETL development.
• Software development experience in relevant programming languages (Java, Python, Scala, Node.js, SQL).
• Thorough knowledge of OpenAPI Specification, REST, API design, security, and implementation.
• Technology or platform certifications ("e.g., AWS, Microsoft").

Working Conditions

• Hybrid Office Environment (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday).
• Moderate travel 10–25%.

Compensation

The salary range for this position generally ranges between $150,000 – $190,000 annually. Additionally, the position may be eligible for an annual bonus based on the company bonus plan and individual performance. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Benefits

For eligible employees, Transamerica offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well‑being of employees.

Benefits Package

• Competitive pay
• Bonus for eligible employees
• Pension plan
• 401(k) match
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Disability insurance
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Career training and development opportunities

Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits

• Paid time off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
• Ten paid holidays per year.
• Be Well Company holistic wellness program, including wellness coaching and reward dollars.
• Parental leave – 15 days of paid parental leave per calendar year for eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
• Adoption assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Back‑up care program
• PTO for volunteer hours
• Employee matching gifts program
• Employee resource groups
• Inclusion and diversity programs
• Employee recognition program
• Referral bonus programs

EEO Statement

Transamerica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.