Teradata Architect

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Job ID: MI-158705

Hybrid/Local (Lansing ONLY) MI Govt Teradata DW Architect (5 page resume/15+) with audit, training, troubleshooting, Linux, ETL, BI tools, patching/upgrade/DR, security, data quality/cleansing and Child Support experience

Location: Lansing, MI (DHHS)

Duration: 12 Months

Hybrid Work Schedule (Non-Negotiable): There is no remote-only option

Required Onsite Days- Wednesdays And Thursdays

Remote eligible days- Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays

The Resource Must Meet These Requirements From The Beginning

Candidates must be local to the Lansing, Michigan area (within 90 miles) at time of submission. This requirement is non-negotiable

Required Qualifications:

8+ years Teradata experience top requirement

Experience supporting the loading of data from multiple source systems

Ability to provide targeted training and technical guidance to development teams for troubleshooting and batch support

Minimum Of 5 Years Of Linux Experience

Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Strong decision-making skills with the ability to determine appropriate solutions while adhering to SoM and MDHHS/DTMB policies

Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills, particularly in troubleshooting complex data and system issues

Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous government experience or State of Michigan experience

Experience with cloud-based BI tools

Job Responsibilities:

Responsible for complex Common Batch Framework and Common Scheduler to ensure current and reliable data is available for critical business processes and decision making.

Responsible for Data Warehouse change management infrastructure and all promotions of code and ddl; performing build engineer tasks for both manual and automated promotion processes.

Responsibility for complex Linux security model on DW ETL servers. (Servers are administered by another group, but our team is responsible for the security structure and authorizes user access to the groups and sudos)

Responsibility for Teradata security and access.

Conduct data architecture reviews and audits to ensure alignment with enterprise standards

Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of data architecture, processes, and solutions

Responsible for providing support for escalated Data Warehouse issue troubleshooting and resolution.

Evaluate and recommend new data technologies and tools to improve performance and scalability

Ensure data quality, accuracy, and effective use of enterprise data assets

Manage and support data integration processes, including ETL workflows across multiple systems

Collaborate with external vendors and third-party service providers as needed

Support patch management, system upgrades, and ongoing system maintenance

Monitor system performance and troubleshoot technical issues across data platforms

Perform data profiling and implement data quality rules for assessment and validation

Execute data cleansing and standardization using both built-in and custom data rules

Develop and maintain disaster recovery and backup strategies for data systems

Lead efforts to migrate data warehouse processes to standardized/common frameworks

Conduct elevated access reviews and user audits to ensure compliance

Identify and remediate audit findings related to data systems and security

Additional Notes:

Team Environment: The team currently consists of 2 State employees and 6 long-term contractors. It s a collaborative and well-established group that is looking for a senior-level resource who can step in and contribute immediately.

Work: Most work comes through one of the MDHHS Data Warehouse development teams. This role will work closely with developers, leadership, stakeholders, and various SOM and vendor staff on a day-to-day basis.

Project Scope: The scope is the MDHHS Data Warehouse project, which consists of Child Support, Child Welfare, Eligibility, and Health Services programs.