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[Apply on First Citizens Bank (NC)’s careers site →](https://external-firstcitizens.icims.com/jobs/36013/login) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [First Citizens Bank (NC)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/first-citizens-bank-nc/) / Senior Data Architect ## Job description ### Overview This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that time working will regularly take place inside and outside of a company office. NC, AZ The Senior Data Architect is a senior technical leader within Enterprise Data & Analytics (ED&A) responsible for defining, designing, and implementing enterprise-scale data architectures that enable trusted, governed, and business-ready data across the organization. This role requires deep hands-on expertise across transactional systems (OLTP), analytical platforms (OLAP), modern cloud data platforms, data integration, and enterprise data modeling. The Senior Data Architect is expected to operate from strategy through implementation, partnering with engineering teams to design scalable solutions while actively participating in architecture reviews, complex data modeling, performance optimization, data product design, and platform modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience designing and implementing modern data ecosystems leveraging AWS, Snowflake, Data Vault 2.0, DBT, API-based integration patterns, event-driven architectures, metadata management, and AI-ready data foundations. ### Responsibilities & Qualifications Duties & Responsibilities: Enterprise Data Strategy - Develop and drive the implementation of enterprise-wide data architecture strategies. Lead the design of complex, cross-functional data solutions. Align data architecture with business goals and technology roadmaps. Provide thought leadership in emerging data architecture concepts (e.g., data mesh, data fabric) Advanced Data Solutions - Architect sophisticated data solutions for big data, real-time analytics, and machine learning. Design and implement data lakes, data warehouses, and hybrid architectures. Lead the adoption of cloud-native data platforms and services. Develop strategies for data integration across diverse systems and platforms ### Innovation and Thought Leadership - Evaluate and recommend emerging data technologies and methodologies. Lead proof-of-concept initiatives for new data architecture approaches. Collaborate with vendors and partners to influence product roadmaps. Drive the adoption of cutting-edge data solutions within the organization ### Governance and Best Practices - Establish and enforce data architecture standards and best practices. Contribute to data governance initiatives and policies. Ensure compliance with data regulations and industry standards. Develop strategies for maintaining data quality and consistency across the enterprise ### Mentorship and Knowledge Leadership - Mentor data architects and other data professionals. Lead advanced training sessions and workshops on data architecture. Represent the organization at industry conferences and forums. Contribute to the data architecture community through publications or speaking engagements Position Specific Skills: Enterprise data architecture design Advanced data integration and analytics platforms Cloud-native data solutions Data governance and compliance Emerging data technologies and methodologies Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of experience in Enterprise data architecture, advanced data solutions, cloud platforms OR High School Diploma or GED and 10 years of experience in Enterprise data architecture, advanced data solutions, cloud platforms ### Preferred Qualifications Financial Services or Banking industry experience. Experience modernizing legacy data warehouse environments. Experience architecting large-scale Customer 360 solutions. Experience supporting regulatory and risk reporting ecosystems. Knowledge of Data Mesh and Data Product operating models. TOGAF, CDMP, SnowPro, AWS, or equivalent certifications. ### Experience 12+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Architecture, Information Management, or Analytics Engineering. 5+ years serving as a lead architect for enterprise-scale data platforms. Proven experience designing and implementing modern cloud data platforms. Demonstrated experience leading large-scale data modernization programs. Experience working directly with engineering teams on implementation, optimization, and troubleshooting. Modern Data Platforms Snowflake AWS Data Services Amazon S3 Data Lake and Lakehouse architectures Cloud-native data ecosystems Data Engineering ELT/ETL architectures Data integration patterns Change Data Capture (CDC) Event-driven architectures API-based integration Data orchestration frameworks Nexus Core Technologies Snowflake DBT Qlik Replicate Astronomer / Apache Airflow AWS Data Vault 2.0 Collibra BigID Data Modeling Conceptual, Logical and Physical Data Modeling Data Vault 2.0 Dimensional Modeling Canonical Modeling Master Data Management Reference Data Management Data Management Data Governance Data Quality Data Lineage Metadata Management Data Cataloging Data Contracts #LI-XG1 Additional Information Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at [https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits](https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits). ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 22, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 24, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 7, 2026 - Listed for: 16 days - Location: Raleigh, North Carolina +1 more - Work arrangement: Hybrid - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on First Citizens Bank (NC)’s careers site →](https://external-firstcitizens.icims.com/jobs/36013/login) ## Hiring at First Citizens Bank (NC) - Open jobs: 407 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 10, 2026 [All First Citizens Bank (NC) jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/first-citizens-bank-nc/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at First Citizens Bank (NC) ### [Director, IT Asset Management (ITAM)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/first-citizens-bank-nc/jobs/eb61ed841b92d0a3f3ff/) Raleigh, North Carolina +1 more ### [Senior Financial Analyst - FP&A](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/first-citizens-bank-nc/jobs/df11fa3e919ffe02c26d/) Raleigh, North Carolina +1 more ### [Data Engineer I - Data Platform (Remote-Raleigh NC, Dallas TX, Phoenix AZ)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/first-citizens-bank-nc/jobs/6a60d88f5e04b562226c/) Phoenix, Arizona +3 more ### [Data Engineer II - ETL/ELT (Remote - NC, AZ, TX, FL)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/first-citizens-bank-nc/jobs/3cbcf77253952b901919/) Raleigh, North Carolina +3 more ### [Data Engineer II - Remote (Raleigh, NC, Dallas, TX, Phoenix, AZ)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/first-citizens-bank-nc/jobs/7b740c9318557a6f1caa/) Raleigh, North Carolina +1 more ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Lead Data Architect – Modern Data Platforms & Integration](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/d7a73f319df1504c1667/) JPMorganChase · Chicago, IL, United States ### [Data Engineer - Data Domain Architect Associate Senior - Payment Operations](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/3b071d4fe63a1b3849b9/) JPMorganChase · Plano, TX, United States ### [Principal Data Engineering Architect](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/6f1b0234f8035dcb116a/) Microsoft · United States, Washington, Redmond ### [Data Architect (junior career)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/86b705b2eaf5a8d46b39/) Lockheed Martin · Virtual Four, FL ### [Data Architect](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/comfort-systems-usa/jobs/eb7dad05762f826fc42c/) Comfort Systems USA · Richmond, VA [Data & Analytics jobs](/functions/data-analytics/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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