Data Architect (Azure / Big Data)

 Requisition #: 19487
Functional Area:  Software Development; Data Analytics
Employment Type:  Full-Time
Work Options:  Remote / Work from Home in the US #LI-Remote
Work Hours:  Standard Business Hours

Why work at J. J. Keller?

• Latest MS tech stack: Our projects use the latest MS tech stack, Microservices, CI/CD, Automated Testing, Cloud Architecture and Predictive Analytics / AI / ML.
• Emerging technologies: We strive to keep current with emerging technologies to prevent platforms from slipping into the dreaded “legacy applications” category. 
• Native solutions: Our 200+ Developers are building J. J. Keller’s line of native cloud robust solutions (web/mobile/IoT) from the ground up. They are passionate about technology, growing their skills and doing meaningful work.
• User-centered focus: Although we still have some proprietary applications, we’re continually evolving our technology footprint to provide a better, more intuitive user experience for our customers.
• Collaborative environment: The average software development team has 7-10 Developers who work closely with our QA’s and a dedicated Product Management team (Product Owner, Business Analyst & UI/UX resource).
• 80% Remote: We’ve embraced remote work for many years – long before the pandemic – so you can work remotely and feel confident in joining our remote culture.

Position Summary

Join one of J. J. Keller's fastest growing business units as we protect people and the businesses they run! This role is part of a NEWLY Created Data Team within our Managed Services area, where we provide services to help customers manage their safety and regulatory compliance programs. These services are heavily technology-enabled with this development team building internal-facing and external- facing applications to support service delivery.

The Data Architect is responsible for expanding the use of the company’s data as a strategic enabler. This position will create an inventory of the enterprise’s data and establish the tools to ensure that data will be stored and utilized effectively, and that the architecture adheres to industry best-practices for scalability, maintainability, usability, performance, security, and portability.  This includes capturing, integrating, organizing, centralizing and maintaining data. 

This individual will partner with internal stakeholders to provide strategic, technical leadership related to data architecture and utilization. Additionally, the Data Architect will perform research to discover new data management models and techniques and will be responsible for connecting existing data architecture with new ones as technology continues to emerge.

This role can work 100% remote in the US, on-site at our Corporate Campus in Neenah, WI or hybrid.

Job Responsibilities

• Develops strategic plans for structured and non-structured data solutions, including but not limited to: transition strategies, bundling strategies, risk assessment, and roadmap planning. 
• Develops, constructs, tests and maintains structured and non-structured data architectures, aligning them with business requirements.
• Ensures data is properly received, transformed, stored, and made accessible for analytics.
• Identifies ways to improve data and analytics reliability, efficiency and quality.
• Provides technical leadership, mentorship and training to other technical resources.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to understand future internal needs tied to data and makes recommendations on technologies to support business strategies.
• Assists with the development of visualizations of analytics results.
• Evaluates new technological developments and evolving business requirements that impact big data/AI/Machine Learning strategies. Implements recommendations as appropriate.
• Identifies gaps, strategic impacts, financial impacts and the risk profile of recommended technical solutions and provides technical support of technologies in use.
• Troubleshoots complex technical issues for big data solutions.  Identifies and mitigates risks on projects.

Qualifications

Experience:

• 10+ years experience as a data architect or data engineer.
• Experience working with Big Data / Data Lake tools such as Azure Data Lake, Lake House, AWS, Spark, etc.
• Advanced experience with SQL Server.
• Experience with data visualization and reporting packages such as Cognos Analytics, Watson Analytics, PowerBI, etc.
• Experience in query and programming languages, such as Python, JavaScript, SQL, NoSQL, XML, R, etc.

 Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a technology-related field.
• Microsoft Professional Program for Big Data and/or AWS Big Data Certified a plus.

Other Skills/Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to architect complex systems.
• Expertise with data models, database architecture and design for structured and unstructured data.
• Ability to quickly digest and analyze new requirements, and then execute emerging technologies to facilitate rapid prototyping.
• Strong initiative with the ability to identify and plan the execution of a technical or infrastructure architecture strategy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills -ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with various stakeholders including technical, non-technical and executive leadership.

Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Annual Reviews, Merit Increases + Quarterly Bonus Program
• 401(k) with Employer Match + Annual Profit Sharing
• 17 PTO Days + 8 Paid Company Holidays + 1 Paid Floating Holiday
• Work/Life Balance & Flex Time
• Annual Learning & Development Subscriptions  
• Free Onsite Wellness Clinic for those associates near our corporate office + free telehealth coverage for all associates regardless of where you live
• Free access to FLEX by Fitness on Demand providing 24/7 access to online workout videos
• Strong company culture that fosters internal growth and development
• Computer Equipment Provided for Home Office

We Protect People & The Businesses They Run™

Every associate at J. J. Keller makes a difference by creating safer, more respectful workplaces. Whether serving our customers directly with expertise in safety and regulatory compliance or supporting the business with specialized skills, together we contribute to better workplaces for people across North America.

J. J. Keller History:  November 1, 2023, marked 70 years of business for J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. Click HERE to take a tour through three generations of this family-owned business – from our founding as a one-man consulting firm through decades of delivering on our purpose of protecting people and the businesses they run.

J. J. Keller Career Stories:  Click HERE to hear from our associates about what they have to say about life as an associate at J. J. Keller.

J. J. Keller Earns 7th Great Place to Work Certification™:  Click HERE to find out what makes J. J. Keller great.

J. J. Keller Certified as a Top 100 Most Loved Workplace® in America:  Click HERE to find out why our associates LOVE working at J. J. Keller.

2023 Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation:  Click HERE to learn more about this prestigious recognition.

J. J. Keller provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):  Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan, etc. The compensation range for this role is $135,000.00 to $168,000.00 which varies depending on factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s overall experience and geographic location. Note that J. J. Keller is not currently recruiting employees to work in California.

If you experience system-related issues or need assistance with the online application, please call (920) 720-7700.

Professional Referral Program:  Not the right role for you, but know someone who could be a great fit? Click HERE to refer them to us through our Professional Referral Program and you will earn a cash payment if your referral is hired.

J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.