The World Economic Forum, committed to improving the state of the world, is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, and other leaders of society to shape global, regional, and industry agendas.
Our data infrastructure is critical to the seamless operation of the Forum's activities, enabling our teams to connect, collaborate, and drive impactful initiatives. To support this, we are looking for an experienced and proactive Enterprise Data Architect (Integration) to oversee and enhance our data integration architecture. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage complex data environments. This role is essential in ensuring the reliability, security, and efficiency of our data systems.
The Data and Analytics team is responsible for maintaining and optimizing the Forum's data infrastructure. This team ensures that our data systems are robust, secure, and capable of supporting our global operations.
Responsibilities:
Data Integration & Architecture:
* Design, implement, and manage the Forum's data integration architecture, ensuring high availability and performance.
* Develop and enforce data integration policies and procedures to maintain data security and integrity.
* Monitor data integration performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal operation.
Technical Leadership:
* Serve as a technical resource for data integration-related questions and issues.
* Guide the Data and Analytics team on best practices, technical solutions, and potential pitfalls related to data integration.
* Evaluate emerging data integration technologies and propose how they can be leveraged to benefit the Forum.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
* Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integration requirements are met for various projects and initiatives.
* Work closely with external vendors and service providers to manage data integration services and support.
* Solicit feedback from internal teams to inform data integration enhancements and improvements.
Security & Compliance:
* Implement and manage data security measures to protect against cyber threats.
* Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
* Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
Requirements:
* Advanced university degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
* Extensive experience with API and web services integrations
* 8+ years of relevant industry experience in data integration and architecture.
* Strong analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills.
* Proven technical acumen and ability to converse in-depth with engineering teams.
* Extensive experience with data integration tools and technologies (e.g., Informatica, Talend, MuleSoft).
* Familiarity with data security practices and technologies.
* Fluency in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Certifications such as TOGAF, CDMP, or equivalent are a plus.
* Proven experience delivering enterprise integrations.
* Solid understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning, Customer Relationship Management and enterprise architecture patterns.
Why work at the Forum:
The Forum believes that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to improve the state of the world by building awareness and cooperation, shaping mindsets and agendas, and driving collective action. Join us and become a driver for positive change!
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