Data Architect

Synovus•Columbus, GA

About The Position

The Data Architect demonstrates commitment to distinctive service and is responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining conceptual and logical database models. The role develops secure and effective database solutions, assesses database implementation procedures, installs and configures information systems, analyzes requirements for software and applications, and migrates data from legacy systems. It also designs data-flow diagrams, tests and troubleshoots systems, integrates features, recommends database improvements, and defines security and backup procedures. The position provides training and individual support to internal partners and supports clients and colleagues with financial needs and referrals to specialty areas as appropriate. Other related duties may be assigned. The description is intended to indicate the general nature and level of the work, not to provide a comprehensive inventory of duties or qualifications.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of experience in information technology.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a data-driven function or role, such as Data Governance Analyst or Business Systems Analyst, applying data architecture principles and practices.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Proficiency in data modeling and design, including SQL development and database administration.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Effective analytical and problem-solving ability, with strong attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of clients and colleagues.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and create or improve processes.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, and to prioritize daily tasks.
Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities.
Excellent client service skills and tact and diplomacy when dealing with clients and team members.
Ability to stand and sit for prolonged periods; use manual dexterity; communicate verbally; maintain visual acuity; perform repetitive motion; and hear.
Ability to sustain long periods of mental concentration.
Ability to bend, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push, pull, lift, and grasp.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred, in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Provide distinctive service to clients and prospects in person and by telephone, respond to inquiries, and resolve client issues.
Support the firm-wide three-ring standard for answering calls.
Develop database solutions to store and retrieve firm information effectively and securely.
Assess database implementation procedures for compliance with internal and external procedures.
Install and configure information systems to ensure functionality.
Analyze structural requirements for new software and applications.
Migrate data from legacy systems to new solutions and implement migration methods for existing data.
Design conceptual and logical flowchart data diagrams.
Improve system performance through testing, troubleshooting, and integration of new elements or features.
Recommend solutions to optimize new and existing database systems.
Define security and backup procedures.
Educate internal partners through training and individual support.
Meet clients' business and personal financial needs and refer them to specialty areas such as Trust, Investments, Insurance, and Treasury Management, as appropriate.
Assist other team members to ensure delivery of distinctive service.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.