Lead Data Architect

Caterpillar Inc.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 128,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) savings

HSA

FSAs

Career development

Incentive bonus

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Onsite work five days a week

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Data Architect to develop detailed data architecture deliverables and design data solutions across systems. You will lead evaluations of new data product capabilities and work with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable data models and architectures.

The role emphasizes extensive data modeling, cloud-based solutions on AWS/Azure, and advancing data integration across the organization. Onsite work in Chicago/Peoria area is expected.

Qualifications

• Data architecture: blueprinting data integration for business processes.
• Analytical thinking: root-cause analysis and solutioning.
• Effective communications: clear transmission of ideas and requirements.
• Requirements analysis: elicit, analyze and document needed functionality.
• Target architecture: align IT blueprint to business strategy.

Responsibilities

• Developing detailed data architecture deliverables to solve business problems.
• Designing data solutions including data flows, conceptual/logical data models.
• Leading evaluation and deployment of new data product capabilities.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet business requirements.

Skills

Data architecture

Analytical thinking

Effective communications

Requirements analysis

Target architecture

Tools

AWS

Azure

Snowflake

ETL

Job description

Job Description

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Career Area

Technology, Digital and Data

What You Will Do

• Developing detailed data architecture deliverables to solve business problems.
• Designing data solutions which include system-to-system data flows, conceptual data models, and logical data models.
• Leading the evaluation and deployment of new solutions to add or enhance existing data product capabilities.
• Participating in addressing business requirements for applications and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver digital and data solutions that meet business requirements.

What You Will Have

• Data Architecture: Extensive knowledge of processes, techniques and factors that affect data architecture; ability to design blueprints on how to integrate data resources for business processes and functional support.
• Analytical Thinking: Extensive knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
• Effective Communications: Extensive experience in effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Requirements Analysis: Extensive knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.
• Target Architecture: Knowledge of target architecture; ability to develop the IT blueprint and roadmap while aligning the architecture and processes with business strategies and objectives

Considerations For Top Candidates

• Extensive data modeling experience
• Experience designing/architecting cloud-based solutions (AWS or Azure)
• ETL knowledge preferred
• Snowflake knowledge preferred
• Semantic modeling experience preferred

Additional Details

• This position requires the candidate to be in Chicago, IL or Peoria, IL
• Relocation assistance is NOT available for this position
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.
• This position will require up to 5% travel

Summary Pay Range

$128,470.00 - $208,770.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.