VP, Cloud Data Architect — Modern Data Platforms

Synchrony; New York (NY); Ibrido; USD 155.000 - 260.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hybrid/remote work

Office hubs nearby

Descrizione del lavoro

Synchrony is seeking a VP, Cloud Data Solution Architect to lead the strategic design of its enterprise data ecosystem in the cloud, enabling high-performing, secure, scalable data platforms for operational and analytic objectives.

The role drives target-state cloud data architecture, migration frameworks, and reusable patterns, partnering with senior stakeholders to modernize legacy data landscapes and advance AI-driven analytics while ensuring governance and resilience.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Management, or related field; 8+ years in IT/architecture roles OR 10 years hands-on experience in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years designing, modernizing, or migrating data platforms in cloud environments.
• Experience with cloud-native data platforms, data lakes, lakehouse architectures, data warehousing, IAM, security, data protection, data integration, and analytics ecosystems.
• Experience defining target-state architecture, modernization roadmaps, reference architectures, and implementation standards.
• Agile experience using JIRA or similar tools.
• Ability to work with globally located Agile teams and travel as required.

Mansioni

• Provide architecture thought leadership across cloud data platforms, data lakehouse, data mesh, and modern AI/analytics ecosystems.
• Shape target-state architecture and modernization roadmaps aligning with business priorities and operational resilience.
• Support evaluations across cloud-native services, data storage, performance, security controls, and cost optimization.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to assess current environments, identify modernization opportunities, and improve data product usability and performance.
• Establish and promote architecture principles, reference architectures, and reusable migration frameworks.
• Translate decisions into business value, user impact, and implementation options for cross-functional teams.
• Mentor architects and engineers on cloud-native data design, migration patterns, and modern data architecture trends.
• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.

Conoscenze

Cloud data platforms

Data lakehouse

Data mesh

AI / analytics

Security & governance

SAFe framework

Architectural leadership

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering/Data Management

Descrizione del lavoro

Synchrony is seeking a VP, Cloud Data Solution Architect to lead the strategic design of its enterprise data ecosystem in the cloud, enabling high-performing, secure, scalable data platforms for operational and analytic objectives.

The role drives target-state cloud data architecture, migration frameworks, and reusable patterns, partnering with senior stakeholders to modernize legacy data landscapes and advance AI-driven analytics while ensuring governance and resilience.