Job Details

Who We Are

We have the fundamental belief that we, as an organization, can and will improve lives. Rooted in the centuries-old credit union philosophy of people helping people, we maintain a simple premise. Those we interact with will receive equal and just treatment, devoid of intolerance, false judgment, racism, or discrimination of any kind. We must not accept less if we are to fulfill our mission, "We Improve Lives." This mission empowers us to serve the greater good and to make a difference in our world. Our cooperative structure creates a cycle of mutual assistance towards the common goal of the financial well-being of members.

At Black Hills Federal Credit Union (BHFCU), we're committed to improving the lives of our members every day, and we look for people who share that passion. Don't have a ton of financial industry experience? No problem. Our onboarding includes an orientation program with ongoing training to help staff further their career at BHFCU by building on their existing strengths.

General Purpose:

Responsible to design and implement scalable, secure, and optimized data architectures that enable seamless data flow across integrated enterprise-centric ecosystems. The Data Architect provides strategic data technical vision while leading immediate data architecture initiatives.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Designing and developing data models that support business processes, analytics, and reporting requirements, ensuring they are optimized for performance and scalability.
• Establishing and enforcing data governance policies to ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance with regulations.
• Designing and implementing solutions to integrate data from various sources, ensuring seamless data flow across the organization.
• Defining and implementing a robust and scalable data strategy, including data warehousing, data lakes, and other data platforms.
• Collaborates with business stakeholders, data platform teams, vendors and other IT teams to understand data needs and ensure data solutions meet business objectives.
• Implementing and maintaining data security measures, including access controls and encryption, to protect sensitive information.
• Translating business requirements into technical specifications, including data streams, integrations, transformations, databases, and data warehouses.
• Develop and maintain an inventory of enterprise information maps, including authoritative systems, owners, and stewards.
• Work with data owners and stewards to develop and maintain a business glossary, metadata, and a library of data assets in the enterprise data governance software.
• Design and implement processes for further expanding data governance processes and the data governance software environment.

Other Duties/Responsibilities:

• Staying up-to-date on emerging technologies and evaluating their potential to enhance the organization's data capabilities.
• Providing guidance and mentorship to other team members on data architecture best practices.
• Develop and report on enterprise data governance KPIs and Metrics
• Assist with performing enterprise data governance maturity assessments
• Facilitate the development of data quality standards and processes
• Other duties as assigned by VP Digital Services or CIO.

Job Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of data architecture principles, including relational and dimensional modeling, data warehousing, and data governance
• Knowledge of data governance and compliance frameworks (DAMA DMBOK preferred)
• Strong Experience with API-led connectivity and integration frameworks using MuleSoft, Workato, Astera or related data unification systems
• Expertise in relational and dimensional modeling, data warehousing, and cloud-based data solutions
• Proficiency with data modeling tools and techniques, such as Lucidchart, ERwin, ER/Studio or similar platforms
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively engage both technical and nontechnical stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, enabling identification and resolution of complex data related issues
• Experience managing data related projects, including planning, execution, and delivery
• Knowledge of data security best practices, including encryption, access control, and data loss prevention

Job Qualifications (Skills):

BHFCU is committed to working with its employees to reasonably accommodate them with the physical aspects of the position. The following list outlines the physical considerations that are normally encountered in this job.

• Vision: A sighted person to effectively review documents.
• Speech/Hearing: Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with staff, members and vendors.
• Manual Dexterity: Ability to perform necessary computer-related input.
• Physical Mobility: Limited mobility required. Requires the ability to work flexible hours.

Job Qualifications (Ability):

• Ability to forward think and identify opportunities to leverage new technologies to support the strategic initiatives of the Credit Union.
• A strong ability to communicate and collaborate with all levels of staff, stakeholders, vendors, and project teams to always understand requirements and effect solutions in a calm and professional manner.
• Maintain updated knowledge of Credit Union rules, products, services, regulations and procedures.
• Ability to comprehend complex functions and procedures and disseminate that knowledge clearly to others.
• Ability to communicate professionally, clearly, and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare and maintain confidential records and reports.
• Ability to prioritize duties, handle multiple tasks, and produce a high volume of work in a timely manner that is accurate and of high quality.
• Ability to rapidly adapt and respond to changes in environment and priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to recognize potential problems and recommend solutions in a timely manner.

Job Qualifications (Education/Experience):

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or related field and 5 or more years of experience in data architecture, enterprise data management, or large-scale data engineering, OR equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Qualified candidates will have at least 3+ years' experience with cloud data platforms, ETL processing and API management (required).

It is preferred that the candidate has 3+ years' experience with Data Cloud implementation and advanced MuleSoft integration patterns. Finally, a strong familiarity with agile software development methodologies and DevOps practices is also preferred.

Preferred Certifications

Salesforce Certified Data Architect and MuleSoft Certified Integration Architect.

Certification in data management or related field (e.g., Certified Data Management Professional)

Working Conditions:

Material and Equipment Involved

• Personal Computer
• Credit Union Computer Systems / Internet
• Tablet and Mobile Devices
• Video Recording Devices
• Projectors and Screens
• Various Software Applications
• Mulesoft
• Salesforce
• Microsoft Suite

Work Environment/Physical Activities

Occasional travel to one of BHFCU's branch locations or attendance at community events may be required.

This position is remote work eligible under certain circumstances.

This position has the option of a hybrid work schedule. An assessment of the remote work environment must be completed prior to a remote work plan being developed.

Physical Requirements

Perform primarily sedentary work with limited physical exertion and occasional lifting of up to 5 lbs. Must be capable of climbing/descending stairs in emergency situations. Must be able to operate routine office equipment including telephone, copier, facsimile, and calculator. Must be able to routinely perform work on computer for an average of 6-8 hours per day. Must be able to work extended hours whenever required or requested by management. Must be capable of regular, reliable and timely attendance.

Working Conditions

Must be able to routinely perform work indoors in climate-controlled shared work area with moderate noise.

Mental and/or Emotional Requirements

Must be able to perform job functions with supervision and work effectively either on own or as part of a team. Must be able to read and carry out various instructions and follow oral instructions. Must be able to speak clearly and deliver information in a logical and understandable sequence. Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations with extreme accuracy. Must be capable of dealing calmly and professionally with numerous different personalities from diverse cultures at various levels within and outside of the organization and demonstrate highest levels of customer service and discretion when dealing with the public. Must be able to perform responsibilities with composure under the stress of deadlines/requirements for extreme accuracy and quality and/or fast pace. Must be able to effectively handle multiple, simultaneous, and changing priorities. Must be capable of exercising highest level of discretion on confidential matters.

Notice: This job description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, a contract or guarantee of employment. Black Hills Federal Credit Union adheres to all federal and state labor laws regarding termination and probationary periods. This position is also subject to all the personnel policies of Black Hills Federal Credit Union. Changes may be made to this job description at any time by the President. Black Hills Federal Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer.

Black Hills Federal Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by state or federal law. BHFCU will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified persons with a disability but who are otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job.