Job Description
This position is responsible for establishing and evolving the organization's data architecture using Databricks as the core data platform. In an early-stage data environment, this role focuses on creating strong data foundations, enabling analytics and reporting, and guiding teams toward scalable, cost-effective data practices. The Data Architect works closely with business and technical stakeholders to translate priority use cases into practical data solutions while avoiding over-engineering.
In this role, you will
Define, maintain and evolve core data architecture models, flows, and platform standards.
Design scalable data pipelines and foundational models (bronze/silver/gold).
Define standards for ingestion, transformation, modeling, naming, access, and security.
Translate business needs into practical, scalable data designs.
Partner with engineering and analytics teams across modeling, integration, MDM, metadata, warehousing, lakes, and BI.
Support early analytics, BI, and data science use cases.
Guide teams on Databricks best practices.
Maintain data architecture roadmaps and priorities.
Balance short‑term delivery with long‑term scalability and articulate tradeoffs.
Identify technical debt and propose incremental improvements.
Act as a hands‑on advisor to resolve complex data issues.
Evaluate emerging technologies to inform modernization and future investments.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related technology degree. Professional certificate or a graduate degree highly regarded.
Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in data architecture including data modeling, data integration, business intelligence (BI), data marts, data lakes and data warehousing, data architecture and data model design.
Experience with Databricks, Azure Data Factory, and Power BI.
Strong understanding of modern cloud data architecture, medallion architecture (bronze, silver, gold), and ELT patterns.
Must be able to work and travel independently, manage multiple and competing demands.
Why work here
FHLBank Topeka strives to be an employer of choice by offering industry leading benefits such as generous vacation and volunteer hours. Below are a few more of our benefits.
Bankwide incentive compensation program
401K retirement plan with competitive company match
Multiple health insurance offerings, including free telemedicine benefits
Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick, personal, volunteer and bereavement leave
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Voluntary life insurance
Incentive-based wellness program
Paid maternity and parent bonding leave
Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance
Onsite fitness center with shower facilities and onsite yoga classes
Summer hours
Onsite café
How we work
At FHLBank Topeka, employees are business partners. We believe we are successful when we partner with one another and understand that our differences only make us stronger.
Flexible Remote Workday | Business partners may work remote one day per week.
Access to Leadership | The executives of FHLBank Topeka welcome communication with business partners. Stop by and say "Hi." Send an email and expect a response. Or schedule a meeting to share your perspective.
Peer-to-Peer Recognition | Our recognition programs celebrate business partners practicing FHLBank Topeka values and those working above and beyond.
Professional Wins | FHLBank Topeka offers business partners kudos for continuing education through tuition reimbursement and certification rewards.
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FHLBank Topeka EEO Policy
FHLBank Topeka is an equal employment opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, parental status, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, military status, gender identity and expression or marital status.
Accommodation Request
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