Database Architect

Data Architect – Advanced

INTERVIEW= Onsite / Virtual

JOB TYPE= Onsite

Minimum Qualifications of Candidate

The Department is seeking a Data Architect professional with the following minimum qualifications (these qualifications must be clearly stated on the resume and verifiable via reference checks):

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Bachelor's Degree

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6+ years of experience with MS SQL products inclusive of MS SQL 2008

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Experience as MS SQL database administrator inclusive of data design/modeling, monitoring, and performance tuning.

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6+ years of experience with SQL programming inclusive of stored procedures, functions, triggers, DTS packages, scheduled jobs, and linked servers.

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6+ years of experience with SQL relational databases, OLTP and DSS, serving in high performance, service-oriented, multi-tiered environments.

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6+ years of experience in change management best practices, serving in a code promotion role in partnership with development team.

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6+ years of experience in Web application server system administration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.

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Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, Project, and PowerPoint.

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Experience with Project Management (Standards, Best Practices, Terms, Tools) is desired.

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Ability to work well in a team environment with education and technology solutions.

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Demonstrated experience with implementation projects with the following characteristics:

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High-profile

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Multiple technologies and functions

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Experience working in state government.

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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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Ability to communicate effectively with technical and user staff.

Deliverables/Tasks

The Data Architect key deliverables include, but are not limited to, the following:

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Assists in developing specifications as well as overall planning and management of projects.

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Meets with leadership to provide status reports on a weekly basis and provides monthly written reports which will include accomplishments, areas of concern, and recommended solutions.

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Communicate project progress and information to team, sponsor, stakeholders, and legislative body as appropriate.

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Ensures technical direction and standards are being followed.

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Develops project plans and measures actual progress against the plans.

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Assures that project documentation includes the project plans, budgets, risk plans, communication plans, change control logs, and reports.

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Demonstrates an understanding of tactical goals and effectively participates in the development and implementation of business solutions.

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Manages project risk through comprehensive mitigation assessment and planning techniques.

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Manages change control within the projects.

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Obtains sponsor approval for changes to scope, budget, and schedule that affect the critical path.

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Written documentation showing testing and verification of modifications to ensure that objectives are met.