Overview

Overview:

As part of the Data Management team, we are looking for team members who are passionate about data and providing the “right data at the right time”. As part of the Data Management department, the Master Data team owns the integrity and consistency of enterprise, business critical data to ensure accurate data is leveraged for data consumers and boundary systems.

The Lead Developer will be a technical expert in Master Data and Reference Data Management and responsible for the development and delivery of the business-critical data within the organization obtained from a variety of sources, including but not limited to customer, human resources, financial, recruiting and sales data.

The following responsibilities of this role will support the mission, vision, and objectives of the Data Management department:

Lead the development and deployment in the areas of Master Data Management, Reference Data Management, Metadata Management, Data Quality, Data Governance.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates thorough understanding of modern data architecture, hands-on experience with data management solutions and software development as it relates to master data and reference data standards.
• Leads in the writing and reviewing the design and code specifications for solutions as identified by Data/Domain Architects.
• Define and implement error and exception handling strategies
• Maintains a working knowledge of new technologies and adopts suitable concepts for the organization to help move their organizations forward.
• Ability to code, design and deliver solutions that are reliable, scalable, and perform at a high-level to meet the service levels.
• Lead code reviews and handles releases and deployments through Change and Release Management.
• Monitors systems’ technical performance and identifies opportunities to deliver data as quickly as possible. 
• Collaborates with developers, architects, project managers and business analysts in developing data standards that will stand the test of time.
• Leads in responding to support incidents and resolve issues.
• Works collectively with team and architects, with guidance in delivering solutions in all situations.
• Demonstrates superior technical knowledge and understanding of architecture, application systems design and data integration.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and/or Experience:

• S. in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7 years’ experience in governance operating model setup, workflows, Master Data and Reference Data Management concepts and data quality processes & framework.
• Superior understanding and experience with reporting technologies, relational databases, and data modeling as it relates to master data and reference data.
• Proficiency with analytical tools, knowledge of data analysis methodologies
• Demonstrated level of technical knowledge and understanding of data architecture and integration.
• Strong understanding of relational and dimensional data structures, theories, principles, and practices. 
• Strong ability to learn and adapt to new methods, technologies, and emerging practices.
• Experience in Snowflake (preferred) or other modern cloud data lake and warehouse platforms.
• Experience in Cloud based approaches to Analytics and Reporting Platforms.
• Knowledge of and experience in the Agile Delivery Methodology

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong understanding and experience with reporting technologies, relational databases, and data modeling as it relates to master data and reference data.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in working with master data and reference data management tools (Informatica experience a plus)
• Experience with business requirements analysis, entity relationship planning, database design and reporting structures.
• Experience working in an agile SCRUM environment (Version1 experience a plus).
• Must have strong technical, organizational level communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Ability to communicate project status, issues and resolutions with appropriate customers.
• Experience working in a team-oriented and collaborative culture.

Core Competencies:

• Create Accountability
• Build Relationships
• Communicate Clearly
• Develop People
• Think Critically
• Lead Change
• Inspire Others