Data Architect

At Broadridge, we've built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If you’re passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come join the Broadridge team.

As Data Architect, you will be part of a multi-discipline team where meaningful collaboration is highly valued. Your responsibilities are for the design of database to support applications’ needs and supervision of the implementation. The ability to design solutions in an DevOps environment and effectively communicate those designs to the development team is critical to the success of this role. The position requires good interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to solve complex problems, and applicable technical experience. As Data Architect, you will be part of a multi-discipline team where meaningful collaboration is highly valued. Your responsibilities are for the design of database to support applications’ needs and supervision of the implementation. The ability to design solutions in an DevOps environment and effectively communicate those designs to the development team is critical to the success of this role. The position requires good interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to solve complex problems, and applicable technical experience. 

Main Responsibilities:

• Design major aspects of the data architecture, including components such as databases and files.

• Experience in designing data migration and conversion solutions while maintaining data integrity across the platform

• Provide technical leadership to the application development team

• Perform database design and modeling reviews

• Identify, communicate, and mitigate Risks, Assumptions, Issues and Decisions throughout database design full lifecycle

• Document database backup/recovery processes, and standards

• Anticipates potential performance problems and constraints associated with the data design being developed.

• Experience in designing data migration and conversion solutions while maintaining data integrity across the platform.

• Identify the supporting tools required to perform data analysis.

• Document Data development processes, procedures, and standards.

• Collaborate with senior management and other stakeholders to ensure the architecture is aligned with business requirements

Required Professional and Technical Expertise:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science with a specialization in software engineering, application development, or similar

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as data architect, preferably experience in DB2 and IMS databases

• Extensive experience in aligning data models with business needs.

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.

• Good collaboration and communication skills.

• Familiar or knowledge with the following environment and technologies: Mainframe (Z/OS), Application development: CICS, PL/I, Cobol, Enterprise PL/I, Database: DB2 and IMS

Recruitment Process

Throughout your application process, you may be asked to connect with us virtually or in-person. Our recruiters will explain how hybrid interviews will be held throughout the recruitment process, and they will be able to answer any questions you might have. 

Background Check Process

Broadridge requires employees to complete a background check that is completed by one of our service providers. We use this service to complete the following checks:

• Employment verification

• Education verification

• Credit inquiry

• Canadian criminal record check

Workplace Flexibility

We are committed to supporting flexible work arrangements, investing in technology or other resources to enable you to work from home effectively, wherever possible. 

At this time this is a hybrid role, and therefore you should have a basic home office set up, high-speed internet, and the ability to work without distractions during core business hours.

Accessibility & Accommodation

Broadridge is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace ensuring that equal employment opportunities are provided to all individuals, regardless of race, colour, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, age, disability, religious affiliation, or national origin or citizenship. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please notify our recruitment team.

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