About the job Senior Data Architect - VP Senior Data Architect (VP Level) - Financial Services <ul> <li>Full-time, direct employment </li><li>Hybrid onsite/remote - Newark, NJ </li><li>No visa sponsorship or C2C at this time </li></ul>Job Description: Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Architect at the VP level with extensive experience in designing and implementing cloud-based data solutions for our financial services client. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data architecture, cloud technologies, programming, and a deep understanding of the financial industry. Responsibilities: <ol> <li>Cloud-Based Data Solutions: Design and implement scalable and secure cloud-based data solutions for our financial services client, with a focus on AWS cloud platforms. Utilize AWS services such as S3, Redshift, Aurora, Glue, EMR, EventBridge, and Lake Formation to architect robust data architectures. </li><li>Data Ingestion and Integration: Lead the design and development of data ingestion and integration platforms (ETL/ELT) using AWS Glue, Airflow, dbt, Matillion, and other relevant technologies. Ensure efficient and reliable data pipelines for processing large volumes of data. </li><li>Data Security and Compliance: Implement data security and privacy measures in compliance with industry regulations and best practices. Ensure encryption, access controls, and compliance with data protection regulations to safeguard sensitive financial data. </li><li>Financial Industry Expertise: Leverage your extensive experience in the financial industry to understand business requirements and design data solutions tailored to the unique needs of asset management and other financial services sectors. </li><li>Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the data engineering team. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions and drive the implementation of best practices. </li></ol> Qualifications: <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. </li><li>15+ years of programming experience, with at least the last five years focused on Python. Proficiency in Java is also desirable. </li><li>Proven experience as a Data Architect, with a track record of designing and implementing cloud-based data solutions. </li><li>Strong expertise in AWS cloud platforms, including services such as S3, Redshift, Aurora, Glue, EMR, EventBridge, and Lake Formation. </li><li>Experience with Snowflake is a must. </li><li>Extensive experience designing and building data ingestion and integration platforms using AWS Glue, Airflow, dbt, Matillion, etc. </li><li>Proficiency in SQL, data querying, and performance optimization techniques. </li><li>Familiarity with cloud infrastructure technologies such as containers, Kubernetes, and serverless computing. </li><li>Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions. </li><li>Strong experience with data structures, data modeling, data lineage, and data catalogues. </li><li>Financial industry experience is a must, with asset management experience desirable. </li><li>Knowledge of streaming or messaging technologies like Kafka or Kinesis is desirable. </li><li>Certifications in cloud platforms or data management (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect) are highly desirable. </li></ul> If you meet these qualifications and are passionate about leveraging cloud technologies to architect data solutions in the financial services industry, we encourage you to apply for immediate consideration.

STV  is seeking an experienced  Cloud Data Architect  to join our corporate IT group. This position is designated as  hybrid (3 days week/in office) , in one of our NE offices, preferably in  Douglassville, PA, Philadelphia, PA, or Newark, NJ, but we are open to other locations near one of our eastern offices.
This position will help define and communicate a shared technical and architectural vision to ensure that systems align with STV's business goals. Reporting to the IT Director of Business Systems, you will play a pivotal role with internal stakeholders, including IT, security, and data teams, to build a cloud platform that supports our current and future needs for data and application hosting. You will be responsible for designing and implementing an Azure Data Lake to consolidate and streamline data from ERP, HRIS, CRM, and other enterprise systems, supporting our organization's data-driven decision-making. Your expertise in cloud architecture, big data platforms, and security will help ensure a smooth transition from our on-premises infrastructure to Azure, while meeting compliance requirements such as  NIST  and  CMMC .
Responsibilities:
Architect and Design Cloud Environment :
Lead the design of the company's new Azure-based cloud environment and data lake, focusing on scalability, security, and cost-efficiency
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into architectural requirements for a big data platform and future application hosting
Define the architecture for Azure resources (compute, storage, networking, etc.) and establish best practices for efficient cloud utilization
Big Data Platform Development :
Oversee the initial development and deployment of our big data platform in Azure, ensuring it is designed for performance and scalability
Define data architecture, pipelines, and integration strategies to support large-scale data processing and analytics
Define data ingestion pipelines and ETL processes to consolidate data from multiple systems, including ERP, HRIS, and CRM, ensuring data quality and consistency
Cloud Application Hosting Strategy :
Design a scalable cloud architecture supporting Azure Data Lake storage, ensuring secure and compliant data ingestion our enterprise systems
Provide architectural guidance on migrating legacy applications to the cloud and modernizing application landscapes
Provide guidance on API strategy for data movement to STV systems
Collaboration with Security Teams :
Work closely with the security team to ensure cloud infrastructure is compliant with  NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology)  and  CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification)  standards
Implement best practices for securing cloud resources, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, logging, and monitoring
Ensure data governance and security policies are implemented to protect sensitive data
Cloud Governance and Cost Management :
Develop and enforce cloud governance models, including resource tagging, cost management, and usage optimization
Set up monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of cloud services
Define data retention policies and lifecycle management for data lake storage to optimize costs
Cross-Team Collaboration :
Collaborate with development, data engineering, and operations teams to align cloud architecture with overall business goals
Serve as a key technical advisor for Azure-related decisions, providing input on technical roadmaps and cloud adoption strategies
Desired Skills & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, Business, or related discipline is required
Certification related to cloud architecture such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate is preferred
5+ years of experience  in cloud architecture, with a strong focus on  Microsoft Azure
Proven experience  designing and implementing big data platforms in the cloud, with expertise in services like Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse, Azure Databricks, SQL Server, Power BI, etc.
Strong background in  cloud security , including experience with NIST, CMMC, or other compliance frameworks
Experience in cloud application hosting and migrating applications from on-premises to Azure
Azure Services : In-depth understanding of Azure services (VMs, Storage, Networking, Azure Data Lake, Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks, Cosmos DB, etc.)
Cloud Security : Familiarity with security best practices for cloud infrastructure (IAM, Key Vault, encryption, logging)
Data Engineering : Strong understanding of big data platforms, data ingestion, data pipelines, and ETL processes
Networking : Knowledge of Azure networking, VNet architecture, firewalls, and hybrid cloud integrations
Automation and DevOps : Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools such as ARM templates, Terraform, and cloud automation tools like Azure DevOps
Compensation Range:
$100,226.48 - $133,635.31  Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
STV offers the following benefits * Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account * Dental insurance * Vision insurance * Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) * Disability insurance * Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment * 401(k) Plan * Retirement Counseling * Employee Assistance Program * Paid Time Off (16 days) * Paid Holidays (8 days) * Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) * Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) * Continuing Education Program * Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

U.S. Citizenship is required for this position due to Department of Defense restrictions. Who We Are WPS Health Solutions is a leading not-for-profit health insurer and federal government contractor headquartered in Wisconsin. WPS offers health insurance plans for individuals, families, seniors, and group health plans for small to large businesses. We process claims and provide customer support for beneficiaries of the Medicare program and manage benefits for millions of active-duty and retired military personnel across the U.S. and abroad. WPS Health Solutions has been making healthcare easier for the people we serve for more than 75 years. Proud to be military and veteran ready. Culture Drives Our Success WPS' Culture is where the great work and innovations of our people are seen, fueled, and rewarded. We accomplish this by creating an inclusive and empowering employee experience. We recognize the benefits of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as an investment in our workforce - both current and future - to effectively seek, leverage, and include diverse perspectives that fuel agility and innovation on high-performing teams. This results in people bringing their authentic selves to work every day in an organization that successfully adapts to business changes and new opportunities. We are proud of the recognition we have received from local and national organizations regarding our culture and workplace: WPS Newsroom - Awards and Recognition. Role Snapshot Our Test Data Architect will be instrumental in developing, maintaining, and managing our Test Data Architecture. Will provide guidance to testing teams that are performing a variety of functional testing and quality tasks during all phases of a given development process. This person will work closely with internal clients, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and developers to recommend, design, and implement effective orchestration of Test Data Management Solutions. They will develop and maintain the strategy roadmap, setup appropriate data management solutions. How do I know this opportunity is right for me? If you: <ul><li>Want to play an important role in the development and implementation of a test data management team and quality Engineering platform. </li><li>Would enjoy being accountable for driving and producing high-level Test Data architecture/creation and management artifacts that include the current/future state of our program. </li><li>Possess effective leadership, communication (verbal and written), and project management skills to work with various levels and divisions within the organization. </li><li>Are able to utilize critical thinking, decision-making, and independent judgment skillsets that support corporate objectives. </li><li>Can produce a positive customer experience by practicing effective communication and being available to provide guidance and mentor others. </li> </ul>What will I gain from this role? <ul><li>Working with a highly skilled leadership team, focused on innovation, process improvements and honing a strategic path into the future. </li><li>Being able to create roadmaps within QA and QE that will have strong impact on many of WPS's business areas and the company as a whole. </li><li>Working in a transformative environment focused on strategic quality, deployment and development throughout the company. </li><li>Being a thought leader at WPS and seeing the fruits of your efforts realized through modernization and innovation. </li><li>Experience working in an environment that serves our nation's military, veterans, Guard and Reserves, and Medicare beneficiaries. </li><li>Working in a continuous performance feedback environment. </li> </ul>Minimum Qualifications <ul><li>U.S. Citizenship is required for this position due to Department of Defense restrictions. </li><li>Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent post high school and/or related work experience. </li><li>5 or more years of related work experience. </li><li>Experience with Test Data Management Capabilities and Quality Engineering. </li> </ul>Preferred Qualifications <ul><li>6 or more years of demonstrated development experience with an emphasis on Test Data Engineering and Test Data Management. </li><li>5 or more years of Data Analysis and Data Engineering or related experience in the field of Information Technology. </li><li>Experience with multiple quality assurance platforms and methodologies. </li><li>Experience with tools such as: Informatica, Oracle, Power BI, ADO, Selenium, Cucumber. </li><li>Automated testing experience involving transactions, such as electronic interfaces, data transactions between systems and complex administrative operations. </li> </ul>Salary Range $130,000 ~ $150,000 The base pay offered for this position may vary within the posted range based on your job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and may fall outside of this range. Work Location We are a remote-first organization and offer remote work in the following approved states: Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin. Remote Work Requirements <ul><li>Wired (ethernet cable) internet connection from your router to your computer. </li><li>High-speed cable or fiber internet. </li><li>Minimum of 10 Mbps downstream and at least 1 Mbps upstream internet connection (can be checked at </li><li>Please review Remote Worker FAQs for additional information. </li> </ul>Benefits <ul><li>Remote and hybrid work options available. </li><li>Performance bonus and/or merit increase opportunities. </li><li>401(k) with dollar-per-dollar match up to 6% of salary (100% vested immediately). </li><li>Competitive paid time off. </li><li>Health insurance, dental insurance, and telehealth services start DAY 1. </li><li>Employee Resource Groups. </li><li>Professional and Leadership Development Programs. </li><li>Review additional benefits: <a >here </a>. </li> </ul>Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities #J-18808-Ljbffr

STV is seeking an experienced Cloud Data Architect to join our corporate IT group. This position is designated as hybrid (3 days week/in office), in one of our NE offices, preferably in Douglassville, PA, Philadelphia, PA, or Newark, NJ.This position will help define and communicate a shared technical and architectural vision to ensure that systems align with STV's business goals. Reporting to the IT Director of Business Systems, you will play a pivotal role with internal stakeholders, including IT, security, and data teams, to build a cloud platform that supports our current and future needs for data and application hosting. You will be responsible for designing and implementing an Azure Data Lake to consolidate and streamline data from ERP, HRIS, CRM, and other enterprise systems, supporting our organization's data-driven decision-making. Your expertise in cloud architecture, big data platforms, and security will help ensure a smooth transition from our on-premises infrastructure to Azure, while meeting compliance requirements such as NIST and CMMC.Responsibilities:<h3>Architect and Design Cloud Environment:</h3><ul><li>Lead the design of the company's new Azure-based cloud environment and data lake, focusing on scalability, security, and cost-efficiency.</li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into architectural requirements for a big data platform and future application hosting.</li><li>Define the architecture for Azure resources (compute, storage, networking, etc.) and establish best practices for efficient cloud utilization.</li></ul><h3>Big Data Platform Development:</h3><ul><li>Oversee the initial development and deployment of our big data platform in Azure, ensuring it is designed for performance and scalability.</li><li>Define data architecture, pipelines, and integration strategies to support large-scale data processing and analytics.</li><li>Define data ingestion pipelines and ETL processes to consolidate data from multiple systems, including ERP, HRIS, and CRM, ensuring data quality and consistency.</li></ul><h3>Cloud Application Hosting Strategy:</h3><ul><li>Design a scalable cloud architecture supporting Azure Data Lake storage, ensuring secure and compliant data ingestion from our enterprise systems.</li><li>Provide architectural guidance on migrating legacy applications to the cloud and modernizing application landscapes.</li><li>Provide guidance on API strategy for data movement to STV systems.</li></ul><h3>Collaboration with Security Teams:</h3><ul><li>Work closely with the security team to ensure cloud infrastructure is compliant with NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) and CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) standards.</li><li>Implement best practices for securing cloud resources, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, logging, and monitoring.</li><li>Ensure data governance and security policies are implemented to protect sensitive data.</li></ul><h3>Cloud Governance and Cost Management:</h3><ul><li>Develop and enforce cloud governance models, including resource tagging, cost management, and usage optimization.</li><li>Set up monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of cloud services.</li><li>Define data retention policies and lifecycle management for data lake storage to optimize costs.</li></ul><h3>Cross-Team Collaboration:</h3><ul><li>Collaborate with development, data engineering, and operations teams to align cloud architecture with overall business goals.</li><li>Serve as a key technical advisor for Azure-related decisions, providing input on technical roadmaps and cloud adoption strategies.</li></ul>Desired Skills & Experience:<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, Business, or related discipline is required.</li><li>Certification related to cloud architecture such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate is preferred.</li><li>5+ years of experience in cloud architecture, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure.</li><li>Proven experience designing and implementing big data platforms in the cloud, with expertise in services like Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse, Azure Databricks, SQL Server, Power BI, etc.</li><li>Strong background in cloud security, including experience with NIST, CMMC, or other compliance frameworks.</li><li>Experience in cloud application hosting and migrating applications from on-premises to Azure.</li><li>Azure Services: In-depth understanding of Azure services (VMs, Storage, Networking, Azure Data Lake, Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks, Cosmos DB, etc.).</li><li>Cloud Security: Familiarity with security best practices for cloud infrastructure (IAM, Key Vault, encryption, logging).</li><li>Data Engineering: Strong understanding of big data platforms, data ingestion, data pipelines, and ETL processes.</li><li>Networking: Knowledge of Azure networking, VNet architecture, firewalls, and hybrid cloud integrations.</li><li>Automation and DevOps: Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools such as ARM templates, Terraform, and cloud automation tools like Azure DevOps.</li></ul>Compensation Range:$89,487.93 - $119,317.24Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.STV offers the following benefits:<ul><li>Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Vision insurance</li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)</li><li>Disability insurance</li><li>Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment</li><li>401(k) Plan</li><li>Retirement Counseling</li><li>Employee Assistance Program</li><li>Paid Time Off (16 days)</li><li>Paid Holidays (8 days)</li><li>Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)</li><li>Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)</li><li>Continuing Education Program</li><li>Professional Licensure and Society Memberships</li></ul>STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.
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STV is seeking an experienced Cloud Data Architect to join our corporate IT group. This position is designated as hybrid (3 days week/in office) , in one of our NE offices, preferably in Douglassville, PA, Philadelphia, PA, or Newark, NJ. This position will help define and communicate a shared technical and architectural vision to ensure that systems align with STV's business goals. Reporting to the IT Director of Business Systems, you will play a pivotal role with internal stakeholders, including IT, security, and data teams, to build a cloud platform that supports our current and future needs for data and application hosting. You will be responsible for designing and implementing an Azure Data Lake to consolidate and streamline data from ERP, HRIS, CRM, and other enterprise systems, supporting our organization's data-driven decision-making. Your expertise in cloud architecture, big data platforms, and security will help ensure a smooth transition from our on-premises infrastructure to Azure, while meeting compliance requirements such as NIST and CMMC . Responsibilities: Architect and Design Cloud Environment : Lead the design of the company's new Azure-based cloud environment and data lake, focusing on scalability, security, and cost-efficiency Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into architectural requirements for a big data platform and future application hosting Define the architecture for Azure resources (compute, storage, networking, etc.) and establish best practices for efficient cloud utilization Big Data Platform Development : Oversee the initial development and deployment of our big data platform in Azure, ensuring it is designed for performance and scalability Define data architecture, pipelines, and integration strategies to support large-scale data processing and analytics Define data ingestion pipelines and ETL processes to consolidate data from multiple systems, including ERP, HRIS, and CRM, ensuring data quality and consistency Cloud Application Hosting Strategy : Design a scalable cloud architecture supporting Azure Data Lake storage, ensuring secure and compliant data ingestion our enterprise systems Provide architectural guidance on migrating legacy applications to the cloud and modernizing application landscapes Provide guidance on API strategy for data movement to STV systems Collaboration with Security Teams : Work closely with the security team to ensure cloud infrastructure is compliant with NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) and CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) standards Implement best practices for securing cloud resources, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, logging, and monitoring Ensure data governance and security policies are implemented to protect sensitive data Cloud Governance and Cost Management : Develop and enforce cloud governance models, including resource tagging, cost management, and usage optimization Set up monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of cloud services Define data retention policies and lifecycle management for data lake storage to optimize costs Cross-Team Collaboration : Collaborate with development, data engineering, and operations teams to align cloud architecture with overall business goals Serve as a key technical advisor for Azure-related decisions, providing input on technical roadmaps and cloud adoption strategies Desired Skills & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, Business, or related discipline is required Certification related to cloud architecture such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate is preferred 5 years of experience in cloud architecture, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure Proven experience designing and implementing big data platforms in the cloud, with expertise in services like Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse, Azure Databricks, SQL Server, Power BI, etc. Strong background in cloud security , including experience with NIST, CMMC, or other compliance frameworks Experience in cloud application hosting and migrating applications from on-premises to Azure Azure Services : In-depth understanding of Azure services (VMs, Storage, Networking, Azure Data Lake, Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks, Cosmos DB, etc.) Cloud Security : Familiarity with security best practices for cloud infrastructure (IAM, Key Vault, encryption, logging) Data Engineering : Strong understanding of big data platforms, data ingestion, data pipelines, and ETL processes Networking : Knowledge of Azure networking, VNet architecture, firewalls, and hybrid cloud integrations Automation and DevOps : Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools such as ARM templates, Terraform, and cloud automation tools like Azure DevOps Compensation Range: $100,226.48 - $133,635.31 Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. STV offers the following benefits Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) Disability insurance Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment 401(k) Plan Retirement Counseling Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off (16 days) Paid Holidays (8 days) Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) Continuing Education Program Professional Licensure and Society Memberships STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

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