Cloud Data Architect

The Opportunity: 

We are looking for a Cloud Data Architect to be a thought leader in how to design, implement, manage, and scale our data architecture and machine learning technology. The successful candidate will have the passion and enthusiasm to drive our technology product line to cement ACA Group as the premier Reg Tech company globally.

What you’ll do:

• Work with management and fellow architects to define ACA's vision, strategy, and roadmap to build the best data architecture for our products.
• Help to evaluate new data technologies and tools.
• Establish and maintain data standards and policies to drive consistency and standardization, security, scalability, and resiliency for all data assets.
• Plan and execute data modernization and migration initiatives.

To qualify for the role you must have:

• At least ten years of experience with data architecture, management, and modernization.
• Expert SQL knowledge and experience with administration of multiple database types RDBMS (MySql, Postgresql, MSSQL), NoSQL (MongoDB, ElasticSearch).
• Experience with successful data migrations, ideally, across database flavors (e.g. MSSQL to Postgresql).
• Strong knowledge and solutioning experience in AWS (preferred) - building and driving highly available, scalable, enterprise level cloud data platforms.
• Experience with distributed global databases with strong data residence requirements is a plus.
• Expert knowledge of best practices for database optimization, data governance, security, resilience, and operational monitoring.
• Understanding of AI/ML platforms and data requirements to facilitate development of AI/ML models.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical challenges in simple and understandable ways.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• A bachelor’s degree required for candidate consideration. MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field is a plus.
   

What working at ACA offers: 

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options as well as a flexible work environment. You’ll also be granted time off for designated ACA Paid Holidays, Summer Fridays, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. We also offer unique benefits such as Student Debt Forgiveness and Pet Insurance. 

About ACA: 

ACA Group is the leading governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisor in financial services. We empower our clients to reimagine GRC and protect and grow their business. Our innovative approach integrates consulting, managed services, and our ComplianceAlpha® technology platform with the specialized expertise of former regulators and practitioners and our deep understanding of the global regulatory landscape. 

What we commit to: 

ACA is firmly committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, which applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotions, training, discipline, terminations, layoffs, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and all other terms and conditions of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.