Cloud Data Architect - Flraa Digital Enterprise

We're more than aviation experts, we're pioneers. We challenge what's possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.

We are developing the future of Army Aviation with the Bell V-280 Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) and the Bell 360 Invictus Future Attack and Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA), part of the US Army's Future Vertical Lift (FVL) modernization effort. We are also developing the Bell 525 Relentless, Bell's Autonomous Pod Transport (APT), and Bell's High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) program, a next generation stop-fold tilt-rotor. This position is onsite in Fort Worth however, exceptions for alternate work arrangements may be considered.

Cloud Data Architect - FLRAA Digital Enterprise

The Cloud Data Architect is an experienced technologist specializing in the creation, development, and continuing maturity of Cloud Data platforms that support both transactional, streaming, and analytical data environments. You will lead the architecture and design of the data backbone supporting key initiatives within the Future Vertical Lift organization at Bell which supports our Military customers. Leveraging your experience with master data management, lambda architectures, and multi-tiered data platforms, you will help define and deliver a data infrastructure that supports a host of use cases across the FVL enterprise. 

What you'll be doing as a Cloud Data Architect

       Develop and maintain data integration and data quality processes 

       Develop and maintain data governance policies and procedures 

       Anticipating possible problems and resolving them before they impact users 

       Ensure data backup and storage systems as well as identifying security or usability concerns 

       Proven success contributing with a multi-location team-oriented environment 

       Work with Agile and DevOps techniques and implementation approaches in the delivery 

       Using good communication skills to understand and deliver client requirements 

       Manage and use tools in the Cloud Data warehouse development and deployment such as ETL tools, data quality and cleansing tools, query/reporting tools, OLAP, data mining, etc.

       Coordinate with stakeholders to establish requirements and design for data integration, systems and infrastructure needs along with metrics calculation, dashboard, and alerting

       Research emerging technology trends, new models, vendor solutions and market opportunities to identify potential industry disruptors that could help the organization dominate their position in the market

       Responsible for developing/implementing cloud infrastructure to support current and future business needs

What You Bring To this Role

• Bachelor's degree with a Major in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Information Systems. Related degrees with relevant experience may be considered
• Advanced degree may be considered as additional experience
• At least 8 Years' Experience with Cloud Data Warehouse technologies and complex Data Architecture and models
• Working knowledge of designing architectures for large volume real time data streams and component services
•  Working knowledge of MS Azure configuration and Lambda architecture 
• Good understanding of fault-tolerant architectures and high availability
• Experience with one or more of the following: Big Data technologies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, Amazon Redshift, HADOOP, NOSQL, Apache Kafka, Spark, Cassandra
• Aerospace development experience preferred
• Eligibility to obtain DoD Secret Security Clearance 

Qualifications - External

What you need to be successful

• Inquisitive and driven Cloud Data Architect with a passion to innovate
• Tenacious problem solver able to make routine decisions as well as after-hours support requirements
• Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation abilities
• Military aviation experience preferred 

What we offer you in return

       You'll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule

       80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)

       120 hours Vacation time

       12-13 paid holidays per year

       6 weeks parental leave

       Tuition reimbursement

       Competitive salary

       Comprehensive health insurance

       On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor

       Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups

       And so much more

It's time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let's make history together. 

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