Data Enterprise Architect
Blue Cross Blue Shield Kansas

The Data Enterprise Architect is a senior-level role responsible for designing and implementing the data architecture framework within the organization. This role involves aligning the data strategy with business objectives, ensuring data integrity, and enabling seamless data integration across various systems. The data enterprise architect collaborates with stakeholders to define data models, establish data governance practices, and ensures the scalability and security of the data infrastructure.

** This position is eligible to work hybrid (9 or more days a month onsite) in accordance with our Telecommuting Policy. Applicants must reside in Kansas or Missouri or be willing to relocate as a condition of employment.

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Why Join Us?

• Family Comes First: Total rewards package that promotes the idea of family first for all employees.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Collaborate with a team of passionate and driven individuals.
• Trust: Work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas
• Stability: 80 years of commitment, compassion and community
• Flexibility: options to work onsite, hybrid or remote available
• Inclusive Work Environment: We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected.

Compensation

$127,000 - $145,000

Exempt grade IT&S 18

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas offers excellent competitive compensation with the goal of retaining and growing talented team members. The salary range for this role is a good faith estimate, it is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid. All offers presented to candidates are carefully reviewed to ensure fair, equitable pay by offering competitive salaries that align with the individual's skills, education, experience, and training. The range may vary above or below the stated amounts.

What you'll do

• Design and implement robust data architecture solutions that align with business objectives and data governance policies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data needs and translate them into architectural requirements.
• Develop and maintain data models, schemas, and metadata standards.
• Establish and enforce data governance practices to ensure data quality, security, and compliance.
• Lead the integration of data from various sources, including cloud and on-premises systems.
• Evaluate and recommend tools and technologies for data management and analytics.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to data engineering and analytics teams.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure the organization remains competitive in data management practices.
• Document architectural designs, processes, and data flows for clarity and compliance.

What you need

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology or related field preferred.
• 5 years experience in IT architecture, with at least 3 years focused on data architecture, data modeling or related fields.

Bonus if you have

• Relevant certifications in data architecture or related fields (i.e., TOGAF, DMA-DMBOK) preferred

• Experience with cloud-based data platforms (i.e., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and big data technologies (i.e., Hadoop, Spark) preferred

Benefits & Perks

• Base compensation is only one component of your competitive Total Rewards package
  • Incentive pay program (EPIP)
  • Health/Vision/Dental insurance
  • 6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers
  • Fertility/Adoption assistance
  • 2 weeks paid caregiver leave
  • 5% 401(k) plan matching
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, we are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), where mutual respect is at the foundation of our workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military or veteran status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We believe that embracing diversity and authentically promoting inclusion, equity, and belonging among our team members is crucial to our collective success. By intentionally recruiting, developing, and retaining a diverse pool of talent, we cultivate an environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to contribute. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request, ensuring an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all.

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