Strategic Enterprise Data Platform Architect

Ascensus; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascensus is seeking a Data Program Architect to lead the architecture vision and execution for the Government Savings data platform. You will own architecture across Oracle transactions, Azure warehouses, and analytics, guiding secure data access and governance while aligning with business goals.

This leadership role requires strategic thinking, strong technical judgment, and proactive engagement with product, security, and operations teams to drive scalable, compliant data solutions.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in information technology focusing on data architecture and enterprise data platforms.
• Experience in financial services or fintech environments is strongly preferred.
• Ability to translate business needs into scalable data architectures and governance.

Responsibilities

• Define and own end-to-end data platform architecture for Ascensus Government Savings.
• Lead architectural design for Oracle-based and Azure data systems, optimizing performance.
• Oversee data access patterns, security, and governance across teams.
• Partner with product and business leaders to shape the roadmap and execution.

Skills

Data architecture

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Cloud data platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

Oracle databases

Azure data warehouses

Informatica

Job description

Ascensus is seeking a Data Program Architect to lead the architecture vision and execution for the Government Savings data platform. You will own architecture across Oracle transactions, Azure warehouses, and analytics, guiding secure data access and governance while aligning with business goals.

This leadership role requires strategic thinking, strong technical judgment, and proactive engagement with product, security, and operations teams to drive scalable, compliant data solutions.