Data Architect

Data Architect

GreenStone Farm Credit Services is seeking a Data Architect to lead the vision, design, and governance of our enterprise data architecture. This role is instrumental in shaping the long-term data strategy that supports scalable, secure, and compliant data platforms, analytics, and business intelligence capabilities across the organization. Operating within a SAFe Agile Release Train (ART), the Data Architect provides architectural direction, establishes standards, and ensures alignment between business priorities, regulatory requirements, and technical execution. This position partners closely with Product Managers, Product Owners, Data Leaders, and ART leadership to guide solution design, manage dependencies, and maintain a sustainable architectural runway. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise, strong communication skills, and a passion for building data ecosystems that are interoperable, governed, and built for long-term success. This role also plays a critical part in safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of enterprise-sensitive data.

Get to know GreenStone. Our $15 billion portfolio of customers, ranging from rural homeowners to global agriculture and food businesses, provides our employees with a unique opportunity to maintain a local presence while working for a top workplace. Our diverse business structure provides exciting opportunities for passionate, talented professionals in many areas. Additionally, many of our team members are highly respected in their area of expertise at both the state and national level making GreenStone one of the top Farm Credit associations in the country. Culture Core Four values steer everything we do at GreenStone. Customer First, Delivery Quality, Get involved, Do the right thing. Employees work as a team to create a company fueled by the desire to best serve each other and our customers every day. Greenstone culture promotes innovative thinking, professional development, health and wellness, and a relaxed work environment with flexible schedules.

What can we offer you? GreenStone trusts the people we hire. We empower employees to make the best decisions for the customer and the company. GreenStone has an outstanding Total Rewards package, which includes, but is not limited to: 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 12 paid holidays per year 401(k) plan – up to a 9% employer contribution/match Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life/AD&D benefits, etc. $150/year Logo Wear allowance $400/year Wellness Subsidy/Reimbursement & wellness programs $6,000 lifetime maximum Student Debt repayment program or tuition reimbursement Yearly bonus/incentive opportunity available to all benefit eligible employees

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy, Vision & Roadmaps
• Planning & Execution Enablement
• Standards, Governance & Quality
• Collaboration & Influence

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; Degree in computer science, math, economics, statistics, business, data engineering, information services or related field preferred 10+ years of experience in data engineering, data architecture, quantitative analytics, or a similar technical role is required 3+ years of experience using Databricks or similar platform is required 5+ years of experience in a regulated industry (e.g., banking, healthcare) is preferred Strong expertise in data modeling (conceptual, logical, physical, dimensional) Deep understanding of modern data architectures, including cloud platforms, lakehouse patterns, streaming, and integrations Familiarity with data governance, security, privacy, and regulatory frameworks Experience working in Agile or SAFe environments