Slalom
Slalom Flex (Project Based)- Technical Solution Architect
Slalom, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile Technical Solution Architect to lead a high-visibility initiative focused on developing robust data pipelines for the M&A Program. This role is pivotal in transforming raw data into refined silver and gold layers that serve both as final products and as foundational datasets for downstream analytics and business initiatives. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including data analysts, business stakeholders, data scientists, and product managers to ensure seamless integration, transformation, and delivery of high-quality data assets. Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership (20%): Architect and design scalable data pipelines and analytics solutions; translate business problems into data-driven solutions; develop test scenarios and perform rigorous data validations; solve complex problems programmatically using data structures and algorithms; leverage tools and technologies such as Databricks, SQL, Java (preferred), and AWS services (EMR, Glue, Lambda, S3). Hands-On Development (10%): Build and maintain data pipelines including config and bogie files; develop SQL transformations to support silver and gold zone creation (medallion architecture); define and manage data schemas and datasets; troubleshoot and debug code to ensure reliability and performance. Solution Ownership (30%): Drive story development and backlog refinement; lead Agile ceremonies; act as Scrum Master and manage project tasks in Jira; ensure alignment between technical execution and business goals. Team & Project Leadership (40%): Mentor and support team members; manage client relationships and stakeholder communications; develop status reports, assumption logs, and decision records; create and maintain project schedules; proactively identify and communicate risks and issues. Qualifications
Proven experience in data pipeline development and analytics. Strong command of SQL and familiarity with Databricks. Experience with AWS data services. Background in Agile methodologies and project management. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment. Preferred Skills
Java programming experience. Prior experience in financial services or data integration projects. Familiarity with medallion architecture and data lakehouse concepts. Compensation and Benefits
Slalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful time off and paid holidays, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, and vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short/long-term disability. We also offer yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being-related expenses. EEO and Accommodations
Slalom is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Slalom will also consider qualified applications with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Slalom welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the interview process. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
Business Consulting and Services
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We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile Technical Solution Architect to lead a high-visibility initiative focused on developing robust data pipelines for the M&A Program. This role is pivotal in transforming raw data into refined silver and gold layers that serve both as final products and as foundational datasets for downstream analytics and business initiatives. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including data analysts, business stakeholders, data scientists, and product managers to ensure seamless integration, transformation, and delivery of high-quality data assets. Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership (20%): Architect and design scalable data pipelines and analytics solutions; translate business problems into data-driven solutions; develop test scenarios and perform rigorous data validations; solve complex problems programmatically using data structures and algorithms; leverage tools and technologies such as Databricks, SQL, Java (preferred), and AWS services (EMR, Glue, Lambda, S3). Hands-On Development (10%): Build and maintain data pipelines including config and bogie files; develop SQL transformations to support silver and gold zone creation (medallion architecture); define and manage data schemas and datasets; troubleshoot and debug code to ensure reliability and performance. Solution Ownership (30%): Drive story development and backlog refinement; lead Agile ceremonies; act as Scrum Master and manage project tasks in Jira; ensure alignment between technical execution and business goals. Team & Project Leadership (40%): Mentor and support team members; manage client relationships and stakeholder communications; develop status reports, assumption logs, and decision records; create and maintain project schedules; proactively identify and communicate risks and issues. Qualifications
Proven experience in data pipeline development and analytics. Strong command of SQL and familiarity with Databricks. Experience with AWS data services. Background in Agile methodologies and project management. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment. Preferred Skills
Java programming experience. Prior experience in financial services or data integration projects. Familiarity with medallion architecture and data lakehouse concepts. Compensation and Benefits
Slalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful time off and paid holidays, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, and vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short/long-term disability. We also offer yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being-related expenses. EEO and Accommodations
Slalom is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Slalom will also consider qualified applications with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Slalom welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the interview process. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
Business Consulting and Services
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