Sr. Manager, Enterprise Data Architecture
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Job Description:
The Advanced Analytics Platforms (AAP) team at Discover is looking for a Sr. Manager, Enterprise Data Architecture. In this role you will support the development and fulfillment of the Enterprise Data Architecture Strategy and Roadmap. If you believe Data Architecture is foundational to an information-based operational environment, can envision how Data Architecture can be a source of competitive advantage, and are ready to implement an architecture that drives bottom line value and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, then this role is for you.
Responsibilities:
- Utilize in-depth knowledge of data engineering, cloud technologies, and software engineering to develop the target architecture, define data asset patterns, automate the model development and deployment processes, and achieve business and engineering buy-in
- Guide teams across the enterprise in effective use of the data assets in modeling, machine learning and advanced analytics use cases
- Lead, manage, mentor, and build an extremely talented team of Data Architects and Data Engineers
- Work closely with Enterprise Data Governance and Enterprise Data Platforms to design and deliver a game-changing Unified Data Management Platform
- Attract, recruit and lead the industry’s best talent and simultaneously have the technical chops to ensure we are developing the appropriate data assets based on the highest value business use cases
- Promote a risk-aware culture, ensure efficient and effective risk and compliance management practices by adhering to required standards and processes.
Skills:
Skills Required:
- Bachelors Degree or military experience
- Proven ability to champion an idea and bring a group to consensus
- Excellent problem-solving skills involving complex and ambiguous issues
- At least 3 years of experience in a Technology Leadership position
- At least 7 years of professional work experience in data warehousing / analytics
- At least 3 years of experience in open source programming languages for data analysis
- At least 3 years of Java, Scala, or R development for data engineering
- At least 3 years of data modeling development
- At least 3 years of Business Intelligence/reporting experience
- At least 1 year of experience working with cloud data capabilities
Skills Desired:
- Masters Degree or PhD
- 4+ years of experience in Python, Scala, or R for large scale data analysis
- 4+ years experience with Relational Database Systems and SQL
- 4+ years of UNIX/Linux experience
- 2+ years of Agile engineering experience
- 2+ years of experience with Cloud computing
- 1+ years of experience with supervised machine learning
- 1+ years of experience in developing large and complex event processing platforms
- 1+ years of experience in developing high volume transaction processing solutions that can be scaled for millions of daily transactions
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Discover Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, among other things, or as a qualified individual with a disability.
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