Solution Architect, Data Solutions Architect

RSM US LLP; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 261,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid workstyle

Discretionary bonus

Competitive total rewards

Job summary

RSM US LLP seeks a Solution Architect - Data Solutions Architect to own enterprise data modeling standards and the integration architecture bridging source systems to the canonical data hub and downstream consumers. You will define conceptual, logical, and physical models and govern the canonical data model.

You will partner with Platform and API gateway architects on orchestration, routing, and contract versioning, while applying data modeling methodologies and maintaining documentation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data modeling and/or integration architecture in enterprise environments.
• Deep hands-on expertise with conceptual, logical, and physical data modeling and ER modeling tools.
• Experience designing canonical data models and API/iPaaS integration contracts (e.g., Boomi AtomSphere).

Responsibilities

• Own enterprise data modeling standards: conceptual, logical, and physical models and canonical data governance.
• Design and maintain the canonical data hub and integration contracts bridging source systems to downstream consumers.
• Partner on orchestration, routing, and contract versioning with integration architects.
• Evaluate data modeling methods (Kimball, Inmon, Data Vault 2.0) for initiatives.
• Define ERDs and metadata-driven schema patterns where applicable.
• Align models to lakehouse/medallion consumption layers with data platforms.
• Lead data model reviews and ARB reporting with action items.
• Maintain data dictionary, model documentation, and integration catalogs.
• Support hyper-care for new integrations and root cause analysis.

Skills

Data modeling

Integration architecture

ER modeling

Canonical data model

API/iPaaS integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Boomi iPaaS

API Gateway

YARP

Job description

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You'll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There's no one like you and that's why there's nowhere like RSM.

Solution Architect - Data Solutions Architect

The Solution Architect - Data Solutions Architect owns enterprise data modeling standards and the integration architecture that bridges source systems to RSM's canonical data hub and downstream consumers. This role defines conceptual, logical, and physical data models, governs the canonical data model, and partners with the Solution Architect - Data Platforms and the Boomi iPaaS / API Gateway Architect on integration contracts, orchestration, and routing.

Key Responsibilities

• Own enterprise data modeling standards: conceptual, logical, and physical models, conformed dimensions, and canonical data model governance.

• Design and maintain the canonical data hub and integration contracts (e.g., hub-first CQRS pattern) bridging source systems (Workday, CRM, tax platforms) to downstream consumers.

• Partner with the Boomi iPaaS / API Gateway Architect on orchestration, routing (e.g., YARP-based gateway), and contract versioning.

• Evaluate and apply data modeling methodologies (Kimball, Inmon, Data Vault 2.0) appropriate to each initiative.

• Define entity relationship diagrams (ERDs) and metadata-driven schema patterns (e.g., JSONB generic store) where applicable.

• Partner with the Solution Architect - Data Platforms to ensure canonical models align to lakehouse/medallion consumption layers.

• Establish integration standards for master/reference data synchronization and change-data-capture strategies.

• Lead data model reviews as part of ARB submissions, producing architecture review reports with severity-rated findings and action items.

• Maintain the data dictionary, model documentation, and integration interface catalogs.

• Support hyper-care for new integrations, driving root cause analysis for data-model-related defects.

Qualifications & Experience

• 8+ years of experience in data modeling and/or integration architecture, including at least 4 years in enterprise environments.

• Deep hands-on expertise with conceptual, logical, and physical data modeling and ER modeling tools.

• Experience designing canonical data models and API / iPaaS integration contracts (e.g., Boomi AtomSphere or comparable).

• Familiarity with API gateway / reverse-proxy patterns (e.g., YARP) and CQRS architecture.

• Knowledge of master data management and reference data governance.

• Experience operating in regulated environments and adhering to SOC 2 / SOX control requirements.

• Strong communication skills; ability to engage business stakeholders, integration developers, and platform architects.

• Prior experience partnering with data platform architects on lakehouse/medallion consumption patterns.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience.

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Compensation Range: $147,000 - $260,700

Individualsselected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.