Data Architect

The Data Architect at Rockland Trust is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the bank’s enterprise data architecture.

This role defines how data is stored, integrated, accessed, and governed across systems to support business strategy, regulatory compliance, and data-driven decision-making.

This role is based in Plymouth with a hybrid model.

Responsibilities:

Enterprise Data Architecture


* Design and implement modern, enterprise-wide data architecture frameworks and standards 


* Define how data is stored, integrated, accessed, and managed across systems 


* Develop and maintain an enterprise data strategy aligned with business objectives 

 

Data Modeling & Systems Design


* Lead the design and development of: 


* Data warehouses (DW) and operational data stores (ODS) 


* Logical and physical data models 


* Integration with data quality tools 


* Design scalable data structures to support analytics and reporting 

 

Data Governance, Security & Compliance


* Establish and enforce data governance frameworks, policies, and standards 


* Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, SOX, CCPA) 


* Maintain high standards of data quality, integrity, and security across the organization 

Performance & Optimization


* Monitor database performance and data workloads 


* Optimize systems for scalability, reliability, and efficiency 


* Recommend and implement performance tuning and improvement strategies 

 

Leadership & Collaboration


* Provide technical leadership to data engineers, analysts, and other stakeholders 


* Influence enterprise data initiatives and IT policies 


* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business units and external vendors  

 

Tools & Technology Strategy


* Evaluate, select, and implement data platforms and tools 


* Work with technologies such as MS SQL Server, Oracle, Snowflake, and Azure data platforms 


* Stay current with emerging data technologies and industry trends 

 

Qualifications


* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field 


* Minimum of 5 years of experience in data architecture, database design, and data management (preferably in banking or financial services) 


* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 


* Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language 


* Excellent leadership and communication skills 

Technical Skills


* Data modeling tools (e.g., ERwin, ER/Studio) 


* Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with NoSQL databases 


* Experience with Snowflake and modern data platforms 


* Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) and modern data architecture patterns  


* Knowledge of data governance and compliance frameworks

Our goal is to offer our colleagues the most generous benefits package possible.

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