Cloud Business Data Analyst, Remote Job
Posted 2025-04-06Why Work Here?
At Arkatechture, we have a simple shared mission: to build a sustainable organization built upon three pillars: Do something meaningful, With a great team, Earning what you deserve.
We started in 2012 with a passion for data, business, and getting things done. We are a team of data lovers and technical experts who use our skills to help businesses big and small harness, utilize, and optimize their data. As New EnglandÂs Data Resource, we are a small company constantly evolving to keep up with changing landscapes in the data world.
We are proud of the community and culture that weÂve created at Arkatechture, and we have no intention of slowing down. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:
 A flexible work-from-home policy (work 100% remotely!)
 Open-concept offices in Portland, ME with an easy-going dress code, and fresh pots and pops all day (thatÂs coffee and popcorn!)
 Training & certificate reimbursement
 A competitive benefits package that includes medical, disability, life insurance and optional dental/vision
 401K Retirement planning with company matching
 Generous paid time off and eleven paid holidays
 Employee recognition through milestone awards including annual PTO increases and a 4 day work-week at 3 years of service!
All employees share our core values: put the team first, practice humility, take pride in everything we do, stay curious, care for our community & environment, take work seriously; ourselves not so much.
The Position
Arkatechture is seeking candidates for a Cloud Business Data Analyst position to support Business Intelligence and Data warehousing initiatives focused on our Financial Services clients. This position requires specialization in Credit Card portfolios with specific experience in Retail Card Services on TSYS.
As a Cloud Business Data Analyst, responsibilities include data analysis, data profiling, data mapping, developing SQL views, and writing Python code. This role requires proficiency in interpreting data, trends, patterns in complex data sets, technical expertise with data models, databases and reporting tools like Tableau or PowerBI. The ability to interpret and use artifacts like business requirement documents, system requirements documents, critical data element identification and classification, requirement traceability matrix, workflows, data mapping, etc. is required. The ideal candidate will be able to work efficiently with the business and the technology teams collaborating with the project/program managers. This position has the opportunity to be 100% remote if desired.
How to Apply
Please send a cover letter and resume with your application. You must submit both documents to be considered for the position.
Key Responsibilities
 Expert level professional role, considered subject matter expert with in-depth knowledge/expertise in Financial Services with experience in Credit Card required and Retail Card Services on TSYS preferred
 Advanced analytical and problem solving skills
 Fluent in SQL and Python
 Works autonomously on a range of tasks and may be relied upon to coach/educate others
 May lead end-to-end processes or functional programs
 In-depth experience working with very large datasets and familiarity with big data technologies
 Supports business teams in the use and understanding of the data and reporting solutions
 Develops data road map/information management strategies and corresponding technical solutions on integrating, transforming, and/or managing data
 Drives data-centric solution development focusing on complex data integration
 Solicits, analyzes, and understands data requirements (i.e., using market research, requirements gathering, feature planning, user experience / design considerations, etc.) to enable development of information management solutions
 Managing client interactions and growing client relationship during projects
 Develop Source to Target Mappings
 Data Profiling, analyzing source system data and metadata and collect requirements for data ingestion into a data warehouse
 Developing and deconstructing complex SQL, Common Table Expressions, Stored Procedures, and Views for Business Conformance layers
 Data Cleansing, Data Quality assessments and developing data quality rules
 Implementing cloud data warehouses, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimize business intelligence and analytical efficiency and quality
 Building reference data for hierarchies, lookups and grouping purposes
 Acquiring data from primary or secondary data sources and developing and maintaining Data Dictionaries, Critical Data Identification and Classification, Data Lineage, and Data Quality rules
 Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets
 Filter and Âclean data by reviewing reports and key performance indicators to locate and correct code problems
 Testing using SQL and providing development sign off
 Mentoring & review SQL code and deliverables of junior & mid-level Data Analysts
 Locate and define new process improvement opportunities
 Documentation of processes and workflows
 Additional responsibilities as assigned
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Minimum Qualifications
 Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field or 2-5 years of experience in a similar role
 Expert in complex SQL syntax
 Understanding of Azure cloud platform
 1-3 years of experience with Databricks
 Fluent in Python
 Domain expertise in Financial Services working with Banks and/or Credit Unions focused on Credit Card portfolios and specifically Retail Card Services on TSYS
 Enthusiastic, learner and driven with a positive attitude
 Strong critical and analytical thinking and problem solving skills
 Experience working on multiple databases such as Snowflake, SQL Server, Databricks, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc
 A strong understanding of Agile software development life cycle and methodology
 Experience working on Data Management projects for Data Lakes/Data Warehousing
 Experience driving and growing client interaction as part of sales support and project delivery
 Analytical and problem-solving skills are required to interpret data and draw conclusions
 Review, analyze and evaluate detailed business and functional requirements, documentation, process flows and data models to contribute to the development of project plans including project charter, project deliverables, cost/benefits analysis, time line estimates, scope and control.
 Develop use cases, defining and documenting user procedures and workflows, and how each class of user interacts with east system function
 Assist in the development of conversion and implementation strategies
 Skill in using analytical software tools, data analysis methods and reporting techniques
 Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
 Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships
 Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently
 Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions
 Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
 Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Preferred Experience
 2+ years as a Subject Matter Expert in Financial Services, especially Credit Card in general and Retail Card Services on TSYS specifically
 Proactively identifies and tracks project risk and develops mitigation plans to manage risk (i.e., risk related to technology, change management, procurement, business process management, requirements management)
 Provides on-going communication to key stakeholders, including the Project Sponsor, Business Project Owner, Program Manager and Portfolio Manager to ensure they are aware of significant changes to the project status in a timely manner
 Develops, monitors and tracks project plans throughout project lifecycle
 Monitors and controls the work related to each deliverable
 Experience developing and implementing dbt models
 Familiarity with Backbase
About Arkatechture
At Arkatechture, we love data  we play with it and learn from it every day, and we want you to love your data, too.
We are a data consultation and services company specializing in data quality, visualization, and management, as well as customized enterprise-level solutions. We work with companies big and small to help solve their data challenges and reveal how they can leverage their data in brand new ways. Need to collect, clean, or visualize your data? We can help.
Department
Professional Services
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Remote
Workplace type
Fully remote
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