GreatAmerica Financial Services

GreatAmerica Financial Services

Data Architect

Cedar Rapids, IA, USA

No sponsorshipDetected 91 days ago
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About the role

  • Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale data warehouses and data lakes.
  • Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft Azure services, including Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks, Azure Data Lake Storage, and Salesforce.

Responsibilities

  • The Data Architect is responsible for design and delivery of the organization's data infrastructure, including operational source systems, analytical platforms, data movement technology and architectural standards.
  • This role ensures that the data ecosystem supports scalability, governance, regulatory compliance, and advanced analytics capabilities, enabling the organization to use data as a strategic asset.
  • This role is ideal for someone who isn't afraid to speak up, share perspectives, and actively drive meaningful discussions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in data architecture, database design, or related roles.
  • In-depth knowledge of cloud-based data architectures, transactional and analytical systems, data modeling, data integration tools, and business intelligence concepts.
  • Experience with both SQL and NoSQL database technologies.
  • Experience with Salesforce data models and Salesforce Data Cloud.
  • Please note, applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Nice to have

  • Advanced SQL certifications and/or ITIL knowledge are a plus.

Skills

  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance technical and business trade-offs.
  • Excellent collaboration and influence skills across technical and business teams.
  • Ability to navigate differing viewpoints and achieve consensus.
  • Adaptability to changing technologies, business priorities, and data needs.
  • Strong learning mindset, particularly around cloud, AI/ML, and emerging technologies.
  • Effective facilitation and consensus-building capabilities.
  • Microsoft SQL Server (SSIS, SSAS, Service Broker)
  • Azure (Azure SQL Database, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Functions, Azure DevOps)
  • Databricks
  • Salesforce (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Data Cloud)
  • Python

Compensation

  • Competitive Compensation

Benefits

  • GreatAmerica Financial Services is a highly successful entrepreneurial company providing equipment financing to businesses across the United States.
  • The right candidate will be someone who can mentor others while remaining open to learning new things, who can see the long-term vision and help bring it to life.

Company info

  • If your experience aligns closely, please apply.
  • We value diverse backgrounds and adding new perspectives.
  • We encourage you to apply if you can make a strong impact in this role at www.greatamerica.com/careers.
  • 401(k) and Company Match
  • We are looking to add a Key Member to our Data Delivery Team!
  • We're looking for a self-starting Data Architect who thrives both independently and, in a collaborative, team-based environment.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Please note, applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

This listing is sourced directly from GreatAmerica Financial Services's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.