Solution Architect - Data Management

Alpha FMC; United States; Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 186,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days of paid time off

401k matching

Paid training time

Supplemented medical, dental and vision coverage

Job summary

Alpha FMC is looking for a skilled Solution Architect to define and lead the delivery of data platforms and system integrations. This includes managing an agile implementation team, optimizing client operating models, and ensuring best practices in data engineering.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in data analysis, possess strong data modeling skills, and demonstrate familiarity with modern data platforms and governance practices. Exceptional communication skills and leadership proficiency are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in data analysis and engineering, leading transformational projects.
• Hands-on expertise with modern MDM platforms and cloud-native solutions.
• Strong experience with complex integration initiatives and data warehousing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead delivery of data platforms and system integrations.
• Support clients in optimizing their operating models.
• Drive documentation and development according to specifications.

Skills

Data analysis

Data engineering

Master Data Management

Data modeling

ETL/ELT design

Data governance

Data quality management

Cross-functional leadership

Tools

AWS Glue

Snowflake

Collibra

Informatica EDC

Job description

Role Responsibilities

In your role as a Solution Architect, you will:

• Define and lead delivery of data platforms, end-to-end pipelines and system integrations, managing an implementation team of experienced developers and technical consultants.
• Support in the definition and implementation of best practice data engineering and governance practices.
• Translate business and technical requirements into solution designs, including definition of required work packages and resourcing.
• Support our clients in improving and optimizing their operating models, including resource management, technology architecture and business process.
• Use your knowledge of the vendor and tool landscape, both within our client’s technology stacks and the broader market to design appropriate solutions.
• Define and socialize technical approaches for implementation, e.g. SDLC, data migration, integrations, influencing client teams to your best practice perspective.
• Input to project definition, resourcing and timelines and objectives within a workstream or project.
• Drive documentation and development according to specifications and standards.
• Present options and designs to business and technology stakeholders, articulating Alpha’s IP in business process design and technical delivery to clients at all levels.
• Participate in project team meetings and communicate effectively with internal and client peers, architects, system analysts, business analysts, project managers, quality control, and across other technology team boundaries, reporting project status as required.
• Support Alpha’s internal IP with proposition and accelerator development, including at least one area of specific expertise.
• Take a lead in mentoring and coaching team members.

Role Requirements (Skills, Experience and Qualifications)

• 7+ years of experience in data analysis, engineering, architecture, roles, including experience with transformational projects.
• Hands‑on expertise with Master Data Management (MDM) platforms, with preference for modern, cloud‑native solutions like Semarchy, Profisee, Reltio, Curioum, and CluedIn; experience with established enterprise platforms including GoldenSource, Eagle DM/PACE, and Gresham/S&P/Markit EDM is also valuable.
• Strong data modeling experience, including conceptual/logical/physical modeling; experience with ERD tools like Erwin or ER/Studio is a plus.
• Hands‑on experience leading complex integration initiatives, ETL/ELT design (AWS Glue, Talend, Azure Data Factory, Fivetran, dbt) including API‑driven integration (A/synch, Web Hook/Callback, Event‑driven, Bulk), event streaming (Kafka, Kinesis, Event Hub), and real‑time data distribution in large business data environments.
• Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts and experience with cloud data platforms like Snowflake, Databricks, or Microsoft Fabric/Synapse; familiarity with modern data architecture patterns, such as data mesh, data products, and Lakehouse architectures.
• Proficiency in data governance and metadata management, including stewardship models, business glossaries, lineage, and tools such as Collibra, Alation, or Informatica EDC.
• Strong grounding in data quality and lifecycle management, including profiling, monitoring, remediation workflows, and policy‑driven controls.
• Ability to design scalable, secure, and reliable data architectures, incorporating best practices in access control, encryption, privacy, and regulatory compliance (e.g., SEC, GDPR, SOC2).
• Experience with data orchestration and transformation frameworks.
• Experience in the Asset & Wealth Management industry.
• Experience managing data engineering projects using Agile or other methodologies.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations.

Compensation and Perks

• A competitive salary with discretionary bonus scheme based on company and personal performance.
• 25 days of annual paid time off.
• 401k matching.
• Sponsorship towards professional certifications / training supported with 5 days of paid training time.
• Choice of laptop.
• Supplemented medical, dental and vision coverage.
• North America team‑wide training and employee appreciation retreats.

The anticipated base salary for this role varies based on geographic location and is structured across three compensation zones. These zones reflect local market conditions and cost of labor. Geographic placement is determined by the employee’s primary work location.

Zone A | $163,000 – $186,200

Applies to candidates working in designated high‑cost metropolitan areas, including: Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Boston, MA; New York City, NY; and Washington, DC, as well as remote roles based in Massachusetts or the New York Tri‑State Area.

Zone B | $135,000 – $170,000

Applies to candidates working in key metropolitan markets, including: Austin, TX; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Charlotte, NC; Denver, CO; and Philadelphia, PA, as well as remote roles based in Texas, California, Pennsylvania, Florida, or Colorado.

Zone C | $125,000 – $160,075

Applies to all other U.S. locations not listed above.

Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and work location. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. We are committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices across all locations.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At Alpha, diversity, equity and inclusion are critical to our success. Our priorities show a focus on fostering an inclusive, equitable workplace where individuals are treated fairly regardless of gender or background. We welcome applications from disabled people and are committed to making our recruitment process and workplace accessible and inclusive for everyone.