Information Technology Architect

Medline

Northbrook

Description

Data and Analytics Architect

As a Data and Analytics Architect, you will partner with business, functional, and technical teams to shape and govern Medline’s data and analytics solutions. You will drive sound integration patterns, evaluate new platform capabilities, and provide technology leadership to ensure designs are scalable, secure, resilient, cost-effective, and aligned to enterprise standards.

  • In this role, you wil
  • l:Define and evolve reference architecture, integration patterns, and solutions that align with business objectives and architecture principle
  • s.Provide architectural review, guidance, and decision support to ensure solutions are consistent, compliant, and supportab
  • leEvaluate tools and features, account for the trade-offs and risks; systematically track risks and plan mitigatio
  • n.Partner with Cloud & Infrastructure Architects, Enterprise Architecture, and leadership stakeholders to deliver compliant, well-governed solutions and continuously improve technology postu

reRole Responsibiliti

  • esDefine and evolve reference architecture and integration patterns for data and analytics solutions across Medline’s ecosyste
  • m.Evaluate new features, capabilities, and tools; assess fit within Medline’s technology ecosystem, including clear articulation of trade-offs and recommendatio
  • nsEnsure systematic delivery and documentation of designs and architecture decisions (including rationale, assumptions, and constraints), adhering to Medline’s standar
  • dsBuild and maintain decision matrices and evaluation criteria to enable consistent tool and feature adoption decisio
  • nsProvide technology leadership to implementation teams, unblocking delivery by resolving architecture and engineering obstacl
  • esUnderstand common integration challenges (data movement, latency, reliability, security, and operational support) and guide teams on practical approaches to overcome th
  • emCollaborate with Cloud & Infrastructure Architects and Enterprise Architecture to design compliant, well-governed, supportable solutions that meet enterprise standar
  • dsPresent and participate in design review forums, such as SRB, TRB, DARB, and technology discussions with leadership to drive alignment and informed decisio
  • nsManage technology risks by tracking them effectively and supporting mitigation planning through clear inputs and options for leade
  • rsConduct architectural reviews of solutions proposed by delivery teams and provide actionable feedback to improve quality and consisten
  • cyApply well-architected fundamentals—stability, resilience, scalability, security, and cost optimization—to solution designs and revie
  • wsUse AI-assisted techniques and tools to enhance solution delivery, accelerate analysis, and improve team productivi
  • tyStay current with evolving cloud, data, and analytics technologies; continuously evaluate opportunities to improve Medline’s technology strategy and postu

reRequired Experien

  • ceMinimum 5+ years in Data Warehousing, Data Engineering & Analytics Experien
  • ceMinimum 5+ years of Cloud data architecture (preferably Azur

e)Required Skil

  • lsStrong experience designing solutions in the Azure Data & Analytics ecosystem (e.g., Microsoft Fabric/Synapse, Databricks, Data Factory, ADLS, Azure SQL, Event Hubs/streaming, Purview, Power B
  • I)Self-driven and self-managing; able to operate with limited direction and handle multiple prioritie
  • s.Ability to understand and clearly articulate goals, objectives, and problem statement
  • s.Methodical approach from problem to solution options to recommendation, including trade-off analysis and decision documentatio
  • n.Accountable and takes ownership of recommendations, ensuring they are supported through implementation to successful fruitio
  • n.Willingness to be hands-on as needed (PoCs, prototypes, spike investigations) to validate feasibility and accelerate deliver
  • y.Very strong communication, presentation, and collaboration skills; ability to work across teams and within delivery squad
  • s.Quick learner with strong affinity for learning new technologies and translating them into practical adoption guidanc
  • e.Comfort working with implementation teams in their SDLC model (Scrum, Kanban, and/or waterfall) and participating in key ceremonies as need

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