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Consulting Data/Database architect

Fifth Third Bank
Fifth Third Bank Salary
Cincinnati, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026
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Job Summary

As a Consulting Enterprise Database/Data Architect at Fifth Third Bank, you will serve as a strategic technical leader responsible for designing, optimizing, and governing enterprise-scale data/database architectures. You will partner with engineering, product, and business teams to ensure data/database solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise goals. This role requires deep expertise in database technologies, data modeling, and architecture patterns, with a strong consulting mindset to influence and guide cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enterprise Data Architecture Leadership Lead the design and evolution of enterprise data/database architecture across cloud and on-prem platforms, ensuring alignment with business and regulatory requirements.
  • Consulting and Technical Expertise Act as a trusted advisor to engineering and business stakeholders, providing guidance on data strategy, architecture patterns, and platform capabilities.
  • Platform Engineering Collaboration Collaborate with platform engineering teams to support initiatives such as CA$H Platform, AWS migration, and secure cloud framework development
  • Database Optimization and Governance Define and enforce standards for data modeling, performance tuning, and database lifecycle management across on-prem, and cloud-native databases
  • Innovation and Modernization Drive modernization efforts including automation, observability, and integration of AI/ML capabilities into data platforms.
  • Mentorship and Thought Leadership Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the Consulting Engineer community by sharing best practices and participating in calibration discussions


Required Qualifications

  • 10 years of experience in enterprise data architecture, database engineering, or related roles.
  • Proven expertise in Enterprise grade and open source databases, performance tuning, and data integration patterns
  • Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS preferred), data security, and compliance frameworks.
  • Experience with consulting or advisory roles in large-scale enterprise environments.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with mainframe modernization and hybrid cloud data strategies.
  • Familiarity with Fifth Third’s platform engineering ecosystem and regulatory landscape.
  • Prior involvement in large scale modernization initiatives or enterprise architecture communities


Consulting Data/Database architect

Total Base Pay Range 121,900.00 - 262,100.00 USD Annual

At Fifth Third, we understand the importance of recognizing our employees for the role they play in improving the lives of our customers, communities and each other. Our Total Rewards include comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings to give each employee the opportunity to be their best every day.

The base salary for this position is reflective of the range of salary levels for all roles within this pay grade across the U.S. Individual salaries within this range will vary based on factors such as role, relevant skillset, relevant experience, education and geographic location. In addition to the base salary, this role is eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan, with any such payment based upon company, line of business and/or individual performance.

Our extensive benefits programs are designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well-being. You can learn more about those programs on our 53.com Careers page at: https://www.53.com/content/fifth-third/en/careers/benefits.html or by consulting with your talent acquisition partner.

LOCATION -- Virtual, Ohio 00000

Attention search firms and staffing agencies: do not submit unsolicited resumes for this posting. Fifth Third does not accept resumes from any agency that does not have an active agreement with Fifth Third. Any unsolicited resumes – no matter how they are submitted – will be considered the property of Fifth Third and Fifth Third will not be responsible for any associated fee.

Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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