Sr. Data Architect
Apply NowCompany: Security Service FCU
Location: San Antonio, TX 78228
Description:
What You Will Do:
In the Integrated Solutions team, the Senior Data Architect researches, designs, and manages modifications to SSFCU's existing systems according to business requirements. Responsible for understanding structural requirements and defining standards for how data is stored, consumed, integrated, and managed across multiple platforms. Understands how data flows through the organization. Designs and builds complex models, approves modifications, and leads the development team in coding and implementing modifications or completely new applications. Implements measures to ensure data accuracy and accessibility. Provides conceptual and analytical support to subordinate personnel. Acts as the gatekeeper to ensure that all designs will have a minimal impact on vendor software. Design must take into consideration all downstream applications; data extracts, and interfaces to third party vendors. Manage, coordinate, and/or carry out development projects of varying magnitudes to meet deadlines and business objectives, including project reporting to senior management. Develop processing, archiving and recovery procedures for systems. Develop over-arching system design and specifications for new and existing applications, including interfaces to existing systems by creating a Technical Design Document. Document system design and/or processing flow diagrams for new and/or revised systems to include integration points across multiple applications. Designs system modifications by considering all downstream applications when evaluating the impact of changes. Has the ability to direct, manage, code, test, and install systems/releases ensuring installations are problem free with no negative impact on Members/Users and ensuring systems are easily maintainable. Ensure program specifications are complete, accurate, and conform to standards. Safeguards the integrity of vendor software by housing new data elements only within approved user areas or files external to the vendor applications. Completes any other job related duties needed to help drive to our Vision, fulfill our Purpose, and abide by our Organization's Values.
What We Require:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and two (2) years of experience as a Systems Analyst or comparable experience. Proficiency with and ability to continuously learn mainframe IBM z/OS environment including, COBOL, CICS, Assembler, Easytrieve, ISPF, VSAM, and Endeavor. Experience with Microsoft office tools and host integration middleware concepts preferred.
Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Experience with mainframe Fidelity architecture and systems. Display initiative and work effectively in a team environment. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Innovative problem solving skills and analytical skills. Experience with Microsoft office tools and host integration middleware concepts.
Who We Are:
Security Service Federal Credit Union is an industry leader who has built a reputation of innovation, strength, and stability. We pride ourselves on discovering and developing employees who have exceptional character and a genuine passion for helping others. In return, we deliver a comprehensive total rewards package that supports the financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing of our employees.
Our Core Values:
All employees should demonstrate our SSFCU core values -- Caring, Innovative, Honest, Fair and Dedicated -- while providing enthusiastic, professional, and courteous service to SSFCU members and employees.
What We Offer:
SSFCU offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Benefit options include medical, dental and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; company paid employee life insurance; supplemental life insurance plans; supplemental insurance plans for hospital and critical accident; short term disability; company paid long term disability; paid sick and safe leave, paid vacation, 401K match with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, employee tenure and award programs, access to an on-site fitness center or gym membership reimbursement program. Employees can participate in our award-winning Total Wellbeing program focusing on physical, financial and emotional wellbeing. We invest in our communities through our Volunteer Corps and in you, through ongoing growth and development opportunities.
Additional Information:
We are an EEO Employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.
In the Integrated Solutions team, the Senior Data Architect researches, designs, and manages modifications to SSFCU's existing systems according to business requirements. Responsible for understanding structural requirements and defining standards for how data is stored, consumed, integrated, and managed across multiple platforms. Understands how data flows through the organization. Designs and builds complex models, approves modifications, and leads the development team in coding and implementing modifications or completely new applications. Implements measures to ensure data accuracy and accessibility. Provides conceptual and analytical support to subordinate personnel. Acts as the gatekeeper to ensure that all designs will have a minimal impact on vendor software. Design must take into consideration all downstream applications; data extracts, and interfaces to third party vendors. Manage, coordinate, and/or carry out development projects of varying magnitudes to meet deadlines and business objectives, including project reporting to senior management. Develop processing, archiving and recovery procedures for systems. Develop over-arching system design and specifications for new and existing applications, including interfaces to existing systems by creating a Technical Design Document. Document system design and/or processing flow diagrams for new and/or revised systems to include integration points across multiple applications. Designs system modifications by considering all downstream applications when evaluating the impact of changes. Has the ability to direct, manage, code, test, and install systems/releases ensuring installations are problem free with no negative impact on Members/Users and ensuring systems are easily maintainable. Ensure program specifications are complete, accurate, and conform to standards. Safeguards the integrity of vendor software by housing new data elements only within approved user areas or files external to the vendor applications. Completes any other job related duties needed to help drive to our Vision, fulfill our Purpose, and abide by our Organization's Values.
What We Require:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and two (2) years of experience as a Systems Analyst or comparable experience. Proficiency with and ability to continuously learn mainframe IBM z/OS environment including, COBOL, CICS, Assembler, Easytrieve, ISPF, VSAM, and Endeavor. Experience with Microsoft office tools and host integration middleware concepts preferred.
Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Experience with mainframe Fidelity architecture and systems. Display initiative and work effectively in a team environment. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Innovative problem solving skills and analytical skills. Experience with Microsoft office tools and host integration middleware concepts.
Who We Are:
Security Service Federal Credit Union is an industry leader who has built a reputation of innovation, strength, and stability. We pride ourselves on discovering and developing employees who have exceptional character and a genuine passion for helping others. In return, we deliver a comprehensive total rewards package that supports the financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing of our employees.
Our Core Values:
All employees should demonstrate our SSFCU core values -- Caring, Innovative, Honest, Fair and Dedicated -- while providing enthusiastic, professional, and courteous service to SSFCU members and employees.
What We Offer:
SSFCU offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Benefit options include medical, dental and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; company paid employee life insurance; supplemental life insurance plans; supplemental insurance plans for hospital and critical accident; short term disability; company paid long term disability; paid sick and safe leave, paid vacation, 401K match with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, employee tenure and award programs, access to an on-site fitness center or gym membership reimbursement program. Employees can participate in our award-winning Total Wellbeing program focusing on physical, financial and emotional wellbeing. We invest in our communities through our Volunteer Corps and in you, through ongoing growth and development opportunities.
Additional Information:
We are an EEO Employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.