Information Architect - Hartford, CT

Position ID: NAL-1412-01
Job Type: Contract to hire
Interview Type: Phone & Skype

Job Description:

• This order is for Information Architects in the Enterprise Architecture organization.
• The successful candidate's skillset and experiences will include but are not limited to the following. 
• Performs Lead Information Architect role for complex (involving one or more of the following: large new/existing databases, complex source-to-target mapping, advanced modeling techniques, etc.), mission critical projects or programs. 
• Works effectively across technical domains, with Information Architects, Application Architects and other technical resources. 
• Ensures data is modeled (across technical domains) that meets business requirements. 
• Supports multiple concurrent project assignments as well as Service Requests. 
• Effectively negotiates delivery dates for all work products with Project Manager. 
• Participates in planning activities with project team providing direction from information architecture perspective (technical dependencies, architectural risks, etc.). 
• Ensures alignment to Aetna standards and guiding principles (EAG, Infrastructure, blueprints). 
• Participates in work product inspections for other Information Architects within domain and provides feedback that provides value. 
• Effectively communicates both written and verbally. 
• Partners with Business Analysts and business partners to identify data requirements for projects.
• Identifies risks and issues and recommends effective mitigation strategies. 
• Effectively facilitates data modeling solution sessions with all stakeholders. 
• Conducts all required reviews as prescribed in Aetna's methodology. 
• Escalates issues to Architecture Management team as needed. 
• Attends and participates in all Information Architecture Practice sessions.

Background/Experience Desired.

• 10+ year experience in information architecture methodologies, or an equivalent combination of education and  work experience. 
• Knowledge of enterprise information architecture standards.
• Knowledge of problem analysis, structured analysis, and design and programming techniques. 
• Experience with industry leading modeling tools (such as IBM InfoSphere Data Architect, Erwin, Advantage Gen). 
• Experience with various information modeling techniques (such as: entity-relationship diagrams, create/read/update/delete matrices, metamodels, UML Class models or data flow diagrams). 
• Familiarity with business intelligence, data warehousing design techniques, and dimensional modeling.  Experience working with large and complex database systems and demonstrated knowledge of data integration, mapping and conformance conceptually. 
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills as well as strong collaboration/influencing ability. 
• Experience with Designing Big Data Solutions using Marklogic, Claudera, and Hadoop
• Additional Information ( competencies, skills, work location requirements, etc.). 
• Knowledge of Healthcare, Insurance, and/or Financial services industry.  

Interested candidates can send resumes to jobs@nallas.com with position ID in subject line