Job Title: Senior Solution Architect, Data Platforms (Financial Risk Focus)Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week)Duration: 6 Months (Contract)About SpectraforceEstablished in 2004, Spectraforce is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. We deliver talent and project-based solutions to over 140 clients globally, powered by our proprietary AI talent acquisition platform and robust ISO-certified processes. Our culture is built on “human connection” and our NEWJOBPHORIA® philosophy—bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential.Learn more: spectraforce.comProject OverviewLead the architectural strategy, design, and governance of the enterprise data ecosystem, driving modernization and consolidation of data platforms to support business intelligence, advanced analytics, and regulatory reporting. This role has a critical focus on Risk Data Aggregation and Risk Reporting (RDARR), ensuring compliance with BCBS 239 principles.Key Responsibilities- Provide strategic vision for data architecture, platforms, and governance, translating business objectives into scalable and secure technical solutions.- Lead end-to-end design of complex data solutions, including data warehousing, data modeling, and reporting infrastructure, with emphasis on RDARR capabilities.- Serve as subject matter expert for data technologies and regulatory requirements, guiding the selection and implementation of platforms (Databricks, Snowflake) to meet BCBS 239 standards.- Govern architectural standards and best practices, ensuring all data initiatives align with long-term data strategy and BCBS 239 principles.- Establish and enforce data lineage protocols, focusing on Critical Data Elements (CDEs) for traceability, accuracy, and completeness in risk reporting.- Mentor and guide data engineering and BI teams, providing architectural oversight throughout the solution delivery lifecycle, especially for RDARR implementation and data governance.- Lead technical workshops to capture requirements related to risk data aggregation and reporting, translating them into architectural designs.- Create and document architectural designs, roadmaps, and technical specifications for data platforms and solutions.- Define and implement data lineage strategies to ensure traceability of critical data elements for regulatory reports.- Advise on data governance, security standards, and data models to ensure a high-quality, long-term data landscape.- Perform technical evaluations of new data technologies and features, building proof-of-concepts for RDARR enhancements.- Collaborate with business stakeholders, risk management, and compliance teams to define data strategy and ensure alignment with BCBS 239 and RDARR requirements.- Serve as the key technical liaison between engineering teams and executive leadership, presenting architectural decisions and compliance progress.Required Experience & Skills- 7+ years in data architecture or solution architecture, with a proven record of designing and delivering large-scale data platforms.- Deep expertise in Oracle, Databricks, and Snowflake, with a focus on performance optimization and scalability for financial data.- Extensive experience with modern data orchestration and storage frameworks (e.g., Apache Airflow, Iceberg).- Proven ability to integrate diverse data sources and design robust data models for business intelligence, reporting, and regulatory reporting (RDARR).- Strong understanding and direct experience with BCBS 239 principles for risk data aggregation and reporting.- Hands-on experience implementing data lineage solutions and managing critical data elements in financial services.- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).- In-depth knowledge of data architecture principles, data modeling (including dimensional modeling for regulatory reporting), and data governance frameworks compliant with BCBS 239.- Strong communication and presentation skills, able to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and executive stakeholders.- Expertise in data warehousing and ETL/ELT patterns, especially in financial risk contexts.- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., cloud platform architect, data management/governance) are highly valued.Nice to Have- Experience with other risk management software or enterprise risk processes.- Proficiency with Agile or other iterative development methodologies.- Experience with metadata management tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation) for data lineage and CDE documentation.Benefits with Spectraforce- ACA-compliant health benefits, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurance.- Commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program.- Paid sick leave and unpaid leave as required by law.- Equal Opportunity Employer: Spectraforce does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.