Director Data Architecture

TEKsystems • Dallas, TX

66d • $220,000 - $320,000

About The Position

Lead the first of six strategic initiatives to build a centralized repository of trusted and timely data. Identify authoritative data sources and decompose business processes to pinpoint data generation. Define semantic meaning of data and align stakeholders around integrated data models. Stand up a data quality program and refresh process across 400+ systems. Architect centralized technical infrastructure and onboard tooling and people. Collaborate with application development teams and manage a small team and contractors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in enterprise data architecture or advanced data engineering
• Proven track record of leading data architecture for complex, large-scale organizations
• Expert-level knowledge of data modeling across 3NF, dimensional, and logical domains
• Strong understanding of metadata, lineage, and authoritative source management
• Experience in architecting cloud-based data ecosystems (e.g., Snowflake, Azure, Databricks)
• Deep familiarity with data integration patterns, including ELT/ETL, data virtualization, APIs, and real-time streaming
• Proficiency in applying modern architectural approaches (DDD, Data Mesh, Agile, etc.)
• Ability to align architectural vision with business strategy and value drivers
• Excellent communication skills with both technical teams and business executives
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional design efforts in complex environments
• Experience with data governance frameworks and tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in financial services, wealth management, or other regulated industries
• Familiarity with data privacy and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, SEC, FINRA)
• Experience in enterprise information architecture or data product thinking
• Experience in data platform selection, cloud migration, or enterprise data strategy

Responsibilities

• Lead the first of six strategic initiatives to build a centralized repository of trusted and timely data
• Identify authoritative data sources and decompose business processes to pinpoint data generation
• Define semantic meaning of data and align stakeholders around integrated data models
• Stand up a data quality program and refresh process across 400+ systems
• Architect centralized technical infrastructure and onboard tooling and people
• Collaborate with application development teams and manage a small team and contractors

Benefits

• Inclusive health, dental, vision and life insurance plans built to support diverse lifestyles, offer preventative care, and protect against hardship
• Easy access to mental health benefits to meet our team members and their families where they are
• 20+ days of paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and 2 paid wellness days
• 401(k) Savings plan with a generous company contribution (up to 5%)
• Paid parental leave to support all team members with birth, adoption, and foster
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), LifeLock, Pet Insurance and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees