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Kemper

3mo ago

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid-level (3-4 years)

Requirements

  • - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • - A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
  • - Demonstrable knowledge of Secure DevOps and SDLC processes.
  • - Must have AWS or Azure experience.
  • - Familiarity of system concepts and tools within an enterprise architecture framework. Including Cataloging, MDM, RDM, Data Lakes, Storage Patterns, etc.
  • - Excellent organizational and analytical abilities.
  • - Outstanding problem solver.
  • - Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Working with Information & Insights, Data Governance, Business Data Stewards, and Implementation teams to define standard and ad-hoc data products and data product sets.
  • Working with Enterprise Architecture, Security, and Implementation teams to define the transformation of data products throughout hybrid cloud environments assuring that both functional and non-functional requirements are addressed. This includes the ownership, frequency of movement, the source and destination of each step, how the data is transformed as it moves, and any aggregation or calculations.
  • Defining technical standards and guidelines. Assess and document when and how to use existing and newly architected producers and consumers, the technologies to be used for various purposes, and models of selected entities, objects and processes. The guidelines should encourage reuse of existing data products, as well as address issues of security, timeliness and quality.
  • Working with Data Governance and modeling teams to map data sources, including descriptions of the business meaning of the data, its uses, its quality, the applications that maintain it and the technologies in which it is stored. Documentation of a data source must describe the semantics of the data so that the occasional subtle differences in meaning are understood.
  • Defining integrative views of data to draw together data from across the enterprise. Some views will use data stores of extracted data and others will bring together data in near real time. Solutions must consider data currency, availability, response times and data volumes, etc.
  • Working with modeling and storage teams to define Conceptual, Logical and Physical data views limiting technical debt as data flows through transformations.
  • Investigating and leading participation in POCs of emerging technologies and practices.
  • Leveraging and evolving existing [core] data products and patterns.
  • Communicate and lead understanding of data architectural services across the enterprise.
  • Ensure a focus on data quality by working effectively with data and system stewards.

FAQs

Where is the Cloud Data Architect position located?

The Cloud Data Architect position is located in Alpharetta, GA, Birmingham, AL, or Jacksonville, FL.

What is the main responsibility of the Cloud Data Architect at Kemper?

The main responsibility of the Cloud Data Architect is to improve the consistency, timeliness, quality, security, and delivery of data as part of Kemper's Data Governance framework. This includes coordinating the creation, enrichment, and movement of data throughout the enterprise.

What kind of experience is required for this role?

A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role is required, along with demonstrable knowledge of Secure DevOps and SDLC processes. Candidates must also have experience with AWS or Azure.

What educational qualifications are needed for the Cloud Data Architect position?

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.

What technologies should candidates be familiar with for this role?

Candidates should be familiar with cloud technologies, specifically Snowflake, AWS, and Azure, as well as system concepts and tools within an enterprise architecture framework, including Cataloging, MDM, RDM, Data Lakes, and Storage Patterns.

What are some of the key responsibilities of the Cloud Data Architect?

Key responsibilities include working with various teams to define data products, defining technical standards and guidelines, mapping data sources, defining integrative views of data, investigating emerging technologies, and ensuring a focus on data quality.

What skills are considered important for this position?

Important skills include excellent organizational and analytical abilities, outstanding problem-solving skills, and good written and verbal communication skills.

What is Kemper's stance on equal opportunity employment?

Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by applicable laws.

Is there any information about submission of unsolicited resumes?

Yes, Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or staffing agencies; all unsolicited resumes are considered the property of Kemper, and the company will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

What kind of team will the Cloud Data Architect work with?

The Cloud Data Architect will work as part of a distributed team and collaborate with Infrastructure, Enterprise Data Services, Application Development teams, and other stakeholders.

What type of data architecture experience is preferred for this role?

The ideal candidate should have proven experience in cloud architectural analysis and management, particularly with hybrid cloud environments.

Kemper

Affordable protection in an ever-changing world.

Finance
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1990
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Kemper family of companies is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. With approximately $13 billion in assets, Kemper is improving the world of insurance by providing affordable and easy-to-use personalized solutions to individuals, families and businesses through its Auto, Personal Insurance, and Life brands. Kemper serves over 4.9 million policies, is represented by approximately 26,000 agents and brokers, and has approximately 8,800 associates dedicated to meeting the ever-changing needs of its customers.