Senior Solution Architect (ServiceNow IRM) at KellyMitchell Group

Job Summary:Our client is seeking a Senior Solution Architect (ServiceNow IRM) to join their team! This position is located in Chicago, Illinois. Duties:Provide strategic vision for data architecture, platforms, and governance, translating business objectives into effective, scalable, and secure technical solutionsLead the end-to-end design of complex data solutions, including data warehousing, data modeling, and reporting infrastructure, with a critical emphasis on RDARR capabilitiesServe as a subject matter expert for data technologies and regulatory requirements, guiding the selection and implementation of platforms such as Databricks and Snowflake to meet BCBS 239 standardsGovern architectural standards and best practices, ensuring all data initiatives align with the long-term data strategy, overall enterprise architecture, and BCBS 239 principlesEstablish and enforce data lineage protocols, with a focus on Critical Data Elements (CDEs), to ensure traceability, accuracy, and completeness for risk reportingMentor and guide data engineering and BI teams, providing architectural oversight throughout the solution delivery lifecycle, particularly for RDARR implementation and data governanceLead technical workshops to capture business and technical requirements, particularly those related to risk data aggregation and reporting, translating them into architectural designsCreate and document architectural designs, roadmaps, and technical specifications for data platforms and solutions, ensuring alignment with BCBS 239 principlesDefine and implement data lineage strategies to provide a clear, traceable record of how critical data elements are sourced, transformed, and aggregated for regulatory reportsProvide architectural governance, reviewing solution designs and implementation plans from data engineering and BI teams to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and timeliness for risk reporting Advise on data governance, security standards, and data models to ensure a high-quality, long-term data landscape, including data lineage and transparency required by BCBS 239Perform technical evaluations of new data technologies and features, building proof-of-concepts to validate architectural approaches, especially for enhancing RDARR capabilitiesCollaborate with business stakeholders, risk management, and compliance teams to define data strategy and ensure alignment with BCBS 239 and RDARR requirementsServe as the key technical liaison between the engineering teams and executive leadership, presenting architectural decisions and roadmap updates, including compliance progressDesired Skills/Experience:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience7+ years of experience in data architecture or solution architecture, with a proven track record of designing and delivering large-scale data platformsDeep expertise in designing data architectures on Oracle, Databricks, and Snowflake, considering performance optimization and scalability requirements for financial dataExtensive experience with modern data orchestration and storage frameworks, such as Apache Airflow and IcebergProven ability to integrate diverse data sources and design robust data models to support business intelligence, reporting, and regulatory reporting specifically for financial risk (RDARR)Strong understanding and direct experience with BCBS 239 principles for risk data aggregation and reporting, including governance, data quality, timeliness, and adaptabilityHands-on experience in implementing data lineage solutions, and managing critical data elements within a financial services contextIn-depth knowledge of data architecture principles, data modeling techniques, including dimensional modeling for regulatory reporting, and data governance frameworks compliant with BCBS 239Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts and strategy, including regulatory requirements related to data, to both technical and executive-level stakeholdersExpertise in data warehousing and ETL/ELT patterns, particularly within a financial risk contextRelevant industry certifications such as: cloud platform architect certification or certifications related to data management and governance are highly valuedExperience with other risk management software or enterprise risk processesProficiency with Agile or other iterative development methodologiesExperience with metadata management tools to document and manage data lineage and CDEsBenefits:Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance PlansEmployee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)401K offeredThe approximate pay range for this position is between $123.00 and $143.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.