Data Solutions Architect - Remote

FERGUSON

2d • $5,445 - $9,537 • Remote

About The Position

Ferguson is seeking a Data Solutions Architect focused on Integration Data Architecture. This role is part of a team of experienced technologists responsible for designing, building, and supporting the integration and data ecosystem across various platforms including eCommerce, CRM, Supply Chain, Sourcing, CORE, VFI, and third-party integrations. The Data Solutions Architect will leverage their technical expertise to design scalable integration data solutions that align with the company's broader data strategy, governance, and infrastructure. This position requires close collaboration with engineers, business analysts, and other architects to address integration challenges and influence future architectural decisions. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong ownership and leadership, serve as a go-to resource for engineering teams, and be comfortable working both independently and cross-functionally.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in information technology, computer science or related field preferred.
• At least 4+ years of hands-on experience working in data integrations with a breadth of knowledge and experience on how integrations work within and across different business domains.
• Developed innovative architectural designs for large commercial Enterprises (5000+ Associates) with complex integrations across various platforms and applications.
• Expert level experience defining the system architecture, identifying gaps between current and desired end-states, and delivering comprehensive solutions that will achieve desired business outcomes.
• Hands on experience with integration as it relates to data constructs is a plus, especially as it relates to designing and developing data transformations.
• Strong capabilities to analyze and lead the design of sophisticated IT projects, focusing on interdependencies between applications whilst addressing the overall business needs.
• Excels at overlaying customer visions, goals of projects, and requirements of various functional IT departments.
• Solid understanding of IT infrastructure components (hardware, software, network, operating systems, storage) and Cloud platforms components (SaaS, PaaS and IaaS).
• Comfortable with leading designs outside of comfort zone – learning new technologies whilst contributing to strategic requirements.
• Good knowledge of IT disciplines, e.g., software applications and interfaces, production operations, quality assurance, systems management, etc.
• Solid understanding of application development lifecycles, to include: waterfall and agile methodologies and understanding of CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience researching and evaluating commercial IT Products and Solutions.
• Excellent written, oral, instructional, presentation, and interpersonal skills focused on motivation and positive demeanor with ability to effectively engage and motivate large groups.
• Must be self-motivated, proactive, creative, and efficient in identifying issues with strong analytical and problem-solving skills with particular attention to detail.
• Must be collaborative in decision making and facilitate working to consensus to gain agreement when proposing solutions or taking ownership.
• Ability to create technical design documents with presentations using Microsoft Visio and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Ability to work in a remote collaborative environment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of MongoDB, Oracle RDBMS, Java and Webservices is preferred.
• Foundational knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Oracle RDBMS and MongoDB.

Responsibilities

• Work with business customers, leadership, and product owners to understand the integration data needs for shared and channel services engineering.
• Enforce data governance policies, standards, and best practices to maintain data quality and compliance.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of data architecture, data models, and integration processes, ensuring they are always visible to all parties.
• Influence data owners, modelers, engineers, and analysts to recommend solutions that support a strategic and broad approach to data integration and management.
• Define integration data flows, i.e., which parts of the organization generate data, which require data to function, how data flows are managed, and how data changes in transition.
• Design sophisticated data models, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and performance.
• Ensure data security and compliance with data privacy regulations.
• Stay ahead of emerging data technologies and make recommendations for adoption to enhance integration data architecture.
• Collaborate internally and across departments with peers to deliver products/solutions that align to Ferguson’s strategic vision.
• Prepare detailed design specifications from which programs/applications/configurations will be implemented.
• End-to-end ownership of solutions, ensure accuracy and completeness of solution by having recurring check points / audit loops with technical implementation teams.
• Responsible for analyzing and troubleshooting complex problems and providing solutions to overcome those problems using the newest technologies.
• Complete architectural reviews of projects.
• Complete design and code reviews.
• Review team practices to identify areas of improvement.
• Work with vendors to resolve 3rd level support or project issues.

Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• life insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• mental health coverage
• gender affirming and family building benefits
• paid parental leave
• associate discounts
• community involvement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree