Data Architect -Lafayette, LA
FinTrust Connect has partnered with a regional banking institution to identify top talent for the role of Data Architect in Lafayette, LA. This position offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of enterprise data strategy, designing and implementing modern, scalable, and secure data solutions across a dynamic financial services environment. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping how data is structured, accessed, and governed, ensuring alignment with evolving business objectives and digital transformation initiatives. This is a hands-on architecture role, suited for professionals who thrive on collaboration, technical leadership, and innovative problem-solving within a regulated industry.
Why this opportunity?
- Culture : This regional bank has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. This is an organization with a market-centric approach that enables you to remain nimble and in tune with the local economy.
- Workplace (Remote, On-site, Hybrid) : On-site in Lafayette, LA
Requirements :
4+ years in data architecture roles7+ years in data engineering or application development with a data focusBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related fieldAWS Certified Solution Architect or Azure Solutions Architect Expert preferredProficient in Python, Spark, and SQL; strong grasp of ERDs, BPMN, and UMLHands-on experience with Apache Kafka, Azure Event Hubs, and other modern data streaming toolsKnowledge of public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and hybrid environmentsDescription :
Design and document scalable, secure, and performant data systems across the organizationLead solution design workshops and guide developers on architecture standardsCollaborate with application, security, infrastructure, cloud, and DevOps architectsMaintain architectural artifacts including process diagrams, ERDs, and network topologiesEvaluate third-party vendor solutions and align technical designs with business strategyEnsure observability, stability, and lifecycle management of data architectureContribute to the governance of enterprise architecture and technical debt planning