Senior Data Architect: Enterprise Strategy & Cloud Data

First Citizens; Raleigh, Phoenix (NC, AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

First Citizens Bank seeks a senior leader to design and drive enterprise-wide data architecture strategies. You will lead the design of complex data solutions, align architecture with business goals, and guide cloud-native data platforms and data integration across diverse systems.

Responsibilities include governance, standards, and mentoring data architects. You will influence stakeholders and contribute to industry thought leadership through conferences and publications.

Qualifications

• Lead enterprise-wide data architecture strategies and cross-functional data solutions.
• Align data architecture with business goals and technology roadmaps.
• Provide thought leadership in emerging data concepts such as data mesh and data fabric.
• Architect advanced data solutions for big data, real-time analytics and ML.
• Design data lakes, data warehouses and hybrid architectures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive enterprise-wide data architecture strategies.
• Lead design of cross-functional data solutions aligned to business goals.
• Advocate adoption of cloud-native data platforms and data integration across systems.
• Establish and enforce data architecture standards and governance practices.
• Mentor data architects and present at industry forums.

Skills

Enterprise data architecture design

Advanced data integration & analytics

Cloud-native data solutions

Data governance & compliance

Emerging data technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Data Science/related field

High school diploma + 10 years experience

Tools

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Data warehousing tools

Data governance tools

Job description

First Citizens Bank seeks a senior leader to design and drive enterprise-wide data architecture strategies. You will lead the design of complex data solutions, align architecture with business goals, and guide cloud-native data platforms and data integration across diverse systems.

Responsibilities include governance, standards, and mentoring data architects. You will influence stakeholders and contribute to industry thought leadership through conferences and publications.