Constellation

Principal Data Solutions Architect

LocationChicago, IL
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Who We Are

As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute.

Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things and help fight climate change. Join us to lead the clean energy future.


TOTAL REWARDS

Constellation offers a wide range of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, we offer a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including a robust wellness program; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.

Expected salary range of $153,000 to $170,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).


Primary Purpose Of Position

The Data Solutions Architect will be responsible for developing and leading the design of robust data architectures that align with business objectives and support data-driven decision-making across the organization. This role is focused on creating scalable, high-performance data solutions that integrate data from multiple sources, ensuring that it is accessible, consistent, and secure. By utilizing modern data technologies and platforms, the Data Solutions Architect will enable data sharing across various business functions and ensure that data is transformed into valuable insights for both operational and strategic purposes. This position will involve working closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements, assess existing systems, and design architectures that meet both current and future needs. The Data Solutions Architect will play a key role in driving innovation by introducing best practices in data management, governance, and analytics. They will also contribute to the continuous improvement of data processes, ensuring that the solutions developed are flexible, sustainable, and aligned with the organization's broader technology roadmap. The successful candidate will have a strong technical background, with a deep understanding of cloud-based data platforms, integration technologies, and data governance. They will collaborate with IT, business, and leadership teams to ensure that the data architecture supports business priorities while optimizing performance, security, and cost efficiency. Additionally, this individual will provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members and contribute to the overall evolution of the company's data strategy.


Primary Duties And Accountabilities

Design and implement scalable data architectures, including conceptual, logical, and physical models, to meet business objectives and support data-driven decision-making across the organization.
Lead the development and optimization of data pipelines and data warehousing solutions, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and accessibility for reporting and business intelligence.
Collaborate with business and IT teams to translate business needs into comprehensive data solutions, aligning them with strategic goals while maintaining high data quality, integrity, and security.
Establish and enforce data governance practices to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices, while fostering a culture of data stewardship and responsibility.
Stay informed about emerging data technologies, tools, and trends, recommending and implementing innovative solutions to enhance organizational data capabilities and business insights.
Mentor and guide cross-functional teams in the design and implementation of data solutions, including data platforms, ensuring they provide actionable and valuable insights for business users.
Continuously review and optimize existing data systems, identifying opportunities for improvement in efficiency, performance, and user satisfaction, while mitigating potential risks and ensuring project success.
Communicate data strategies and complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business needs and fostering strong collaboration across teams.
Promote a data-driven culture by educating stakeholders on best practices for data management, reporting tools, and leveraging data insights to support strategic business decisions.
Ensure all data solutions adhere to enterprise architecture frameworks, promoting consistency, scalability, and ongoing development while supporting the growth and development of data teams.


Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in data architecture, data engineering, or similar role. Proven expertise in designing and delivering large-scale data solutions.
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services, including Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks, and other Azure data components.
Extensive expertise in data architecture, including data modeling, ETL pipelines, data lakes, and business intelligence solutions, with proficiency in Big Data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Kafka) and both relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., SQL Server, MongoDB), along with a strong understanding of Data Lake, Data Mart, DataMesh, and Data Hub concepts.
Proficiency in data modeling for both OLTP and OLAP systems, and familiarity with data formats such as Avro and Parquet.
Ability to define enterprise-level data standards and contribute to the selection of appropriate tools.
Solid understanding of data governance, data security best practices, and cybersecurity fundamentals in the context of cloud-based and enterprise data systems.
Experience in data profiling and data cataloging to ensure high-quality, well-structured data. Ability to maintain up-to-date Data Dictionaries in a disciplined manner.
Hands-on experience with data modeling tools such as Erwin, Power Designer, or similar platforms for creating and managing complex data models.
Experience in analyzing functional and non-functional business requirements and translating them into technical data requirements.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage large-scale projects, and collaborate with senior leadership to define and align data strategies with business goals.
Excellent communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and business stakeholders. Strong consulting and negotiation skills with internal teams and external vendors.


Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree
Familiarity with data governance best practices, including data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), and the ability to ensure data security through encryption, access controls, and auditability.
Expertise in optimizing Azure data solutions for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency, including performance tuning and troubleshooting complex data systems.
Experience with Azure Machine Learning is a plus.

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