*Job Title* Big Data Architect
*Project Location* Cleveland OH *Duration* 6 months /Contract *Skills Required and Job Description:* *Project Examples:* - Multiple projects in queue, for which we are looking for a senior architect to contribute in both the areas of technical execution as well as strategic customer conversations. Sample projects representative of range and breadth: - Manufacturing QA Big Data system – managing Petabytes of PLC (sensor data) and other datasets to merge into a Big Data analytics platform for streamed/threaded analytics and predictive modeling - Enterprise information and harmonization hubs (mix of enterprise solution and databases, often along with Big Data platforms) to support business process transformation, with new real-time data feeds that integrate with enterprise data to support predictive models and analytics - Implementation and setup of Spotfire and Tableau server infrastructure & architecture components. Working with organizations to understand how to leverage data and analytics through the tools, model and manage datasets within the tools, as well as extending the conversation with customers to data harmonization, analytics, and architecture / infrastructure / platform topics. *Primary Responsibilities:* We are looking for someone on the architecture and more technical side who can navigate new technologies, and in some cases programming languages, to help execute, drive, and support our practice offerings as we continue to expand our “Big Data” and Advanced Analytics capabilities and offerings. This person will need to understand how new technologies integrate and cooperate to provide complete BI/BA solutions to our clients. This role will include two primary components. Primary role will be delivery-focused (#1), with additional practice-related activities (#2). Initial split around 60/40, and will continue to be a more delivery-focused role in 2015+. 1. *Delivery & Execution:* Help determine appropriate architecture and technologies for project implementations (wide range of activities, solutions, opportunities – please see Sample Projects section below). Work with onshore/offshore team to execute and implement. Additionally, develop and/or Lead Proof-of-Concepts and demos with new market-leading technologies. 1. *Research, Strategy, Technical Integration:* This person will also help refine our end-to-end service line / offering and assist in determining strategic alliances as we continue to expand our practice, as well as assisting with sales proposals and networking activities. *Skill Requirements:* Desired experience 15+ years. (Minimum 8 years.) *Desired Background:* This person should have a strong background in BI / DataWarehousing architecture, web-based technology and programming languages, understanding of technical infrastructure components, and exposure to or interest in some of the newer areas of Business Analytics and BIG DATA (e.g. Visualization tools, Social Media / unstructured data management, possibly even Predictive & Prescriptive Analytics). They will need to have exposure to and ability to architect solutions and offerings across multiple technologies and platforms. *Required:* - Solution Architect background (8+ years), can be aligned with any major ERP suite (OBIEE, MS, MicroStrategy, SAS, SAP, etc.) - Proficiency in Big Data Platforms / Technologies – execution, proper usage, strategy - Hadoop Ecosystem Tools (Hbase, Hive, Pig, Flume, etc.) familiarity preferred - Project & Technology Architect: Able to develop conceptual database designs / schemas, with front end solutions – including mobile and other BIG DATA topics across technologies - Ability to understand and communicate technical concepts at business level - Team management and client facing skill & experience (7+ years). - Consulting background preferred. *Additional Skills:* - Understanding / exposure to programming languages, platforms, software: - Social Media / Unstructured Data Management – NoSQL, MapReduce, etc. - Statistical Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Prescriptive Analytics (any tool or language) - Sharepoint - Mobile Technologies - Cloud Infrastructure - Java / JSON / D3 (or other visualization / charting libraries) - .NET - Other web-based technologies & APIs *Note: Not all are required, but aptitude to understand most and how they can integrate to provide full spectrum solutions will be key.* - CPG and/or Mfg Industry experience - Skill or desire to attain greater business acumen as it pertains to newer technologies & business-focused solutions. *Personal Attributes and Characteristics:* - A credible communicator who can lead by example with excellent interpersonal skills as required for coaching, motivating, conflict management, and team building - Hands-on, dependable, and results-oriented individual with the ability to thrive in a high energy, fast growth, entrepreneurial environment. Able to understand what needs to be done, execute on it with minimal direction, and operates with urgency, focus and discipline - Strong team player who can communicate and build relationships at all levels of the organization - Personal interest in staying up to date with market technologies and solutions. Likes to solution across technologies, able to navigate and understand key value propositions and how multiple parts (technologies, platforms, package solutions, etc) come together to support Analytics and related strategies. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Business_Intelligence" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to business_intelligence+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to business_intelligence@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/business_intelligence. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.