Sr Analytics Architect

Cengage; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage is seeking a senior data architect to build world-class analytics solutions and modern cloud-based data pipelines. You will maintain enterprise data pipelines using Informatica IICS and Snowflake, while ensuring data quality, governance, and scalable data models for analytics and operations.

The role requires a strong background in data architecture, SQL, Python, and experience with data warehousing concepts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in data architecture or enterprise data platform development.
• Experience as Analytics/Data Architect or similar role with enterprise pipelines.
• Strong Python, SQL, and data warehousing skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and implement analytics solutions to solve complex business challenges.
• Architect and implement cloud-based analytics solutions to improve outcomes.
• Maintain data pipelines built on IICS and Snowflake.
• Design, build, and implement scalable data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and delivery.
• Analyze data flows and dependencies for future enhancements and bug fixes.
• Develop scalable data models to support analytics and operations.
• Ensure data quality, governance, and lineage across platforms.
• Document data sourcing, transformations, and integrations for governance.
• Improve platform reliability, performance, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams for modernization and stability.

Skills

Data architecture

Analytics architecture

SQL

Python programming

Data modeling

Data governance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Informatica Intelligent Cloud Services (IICS)

Snowflake

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Job description

We believe in the power and joy of learning At Cengage, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education. Cengage's portfolio of businesses supports student choice by providing a range of pathways that help learners achieve their goals and lead a choice-filled life. Our culture values inclusion, engagement, and discovery Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We achieve these priorities through programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-belonging/.

What you’ll do here:

• Build and implement world-class analytics solutions to solve complex business challenges.
• Architect and implement modern cloud-based analytics solutions to improve business outcomes.
• Learn, document, support, and maintain existing enterprise data pipelines and integration frameworks built on Informatica Intelligent Cloud Services (IICS) and Snowflake.
• Design, build, and implement new scalable data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, integration, and delivery of structured and unstructured data.
• Analyze existing data flows, transformations, and dependencies to support future enhancements, operational improvements, and production bug fixes.
• Build and maintain scalable data models supporting downstream analytics and business operations.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, governance, and lineage across enterprise data platforms.
• Support data governance initiatives by documenting how datasets are sourced, transformed, integrated, and consumed.
• Supervise and improve platform reliability, operational efficiency, and pipeline performance.
• Develop reusable frameworks, standards, and guidelines for enterprise data engineering and architecture.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to support ongoing platform modernization and operational stability.

Skills you will need here:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or enterprise data platform development.
• Demonstrable experience working as an Analytics / Data Architect or in a similar role.
• Strong hands‑on expertise with Informatica Intelligent Cloud Services (IICS) and Snowflake.
• Experience building, improving and supporting enterprise data pipelines and cloud based ETL/ELT integration frameworks.
• Solid understanding of modern cloud data architecture and enterprise data warehousing concepts.
• Outstanding proficiency in data modeling, SQL, and data warehousing.
• Strong Python programming skills for automation, scripting, API integration, and data engineering tasks are required.
• Solid grasp of analytics and data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• A track record of delivering high-quality, data-driven solutions with minimal oversight.
• Experience in integrating data from enterprise platforms like S/4HANA & Salesforce.
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms and modern data architecture principles.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and fix capabilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business audiences.

Join us at Cengage and be part of a team that is driven to innovate and succeed in transforming education through technology!

Cengage is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of any classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws. Cengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including during our job application process. If you are an applicant with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in our job application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

About Cengage

Cengage, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Compensation

At Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees.

The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range. $88,600.00 - $141,800.00 USD