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Payline Data

Data Architect

On site

Chicago, United states

Mid level

Full Time

31-12-2025

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Skills

SQL NoSQL Big Data Test Product Management Architecture Data Architecture Databases Organization Google Cloud Platform Project Management Analytics ETL Processes

Job Specifications

Payline Data creates solutions that deliver exceptional payment experiences - solutions that make payments faster, easier and more secure. Our company is built on the foundation of empowering our employees, customers and partners to achieve their greatest potential, while also working to make the world a better place by giving back to those in need. Job Description
The right candidate is passionate about data technology, but not only the design, creation and implementation of best practices but also the long-term scalability that will set Payline Data apart from the competition. An experienced database architect will bring modern solutions to the payment experience to advise, oversee and maintain the integrity and security of company-wide data assets and services.
This position is responsible for designing, creating, deploying and managing the organization's enterprise data architecture.This position will act as a technical architect for the data warehouse and Business Intelligence enterprise strategy. It requires deep technical expertise in data architecture, database design, ETL processes, reporting/analytics, big data, and cloud. The Data Architect should understand the system development life cycle; software project management approaches; and requirements, design, and test techniques. The Data Architect is asked to conceptualize and influence application and interface projects, and therefore must understand what advice to give and where to plug in to steer toward desirable outcomes. This candidate will work closely in several different areas including Product Management, Software Engineering, and Operations. Qualifications
5+ years of experience, which the candidate will work closely with product management to design overall data architecture that meets related business and product requirements for Back End and Front End web applications
Experience designing and scaling databases on cloud computing platforms like Google Cloud Platform or Amazon Web Services.
Knowledge and experience in designing SQL, NoSQL and other databases technologies and a deep understanding of use cases for each.
Write optimized code to support application development.
Conduct server coding sessions for application developers.
Rewrite and tune poorly performing code to improve system performance by studying execution plans and optimizing the capabilities of the DBMS.
Ensure that all new database code meets company standards for readability, reliability and performance.
Develop database solutions by designing proposed system; defining database strategy, architecture, physical structure and functional capabilities
Maintain database documentation and relationship diagrams.
When performance issues arise, determine the most effective way to increase performance including hardware purchases, server configuration changes and or index/query changes.
Contribute to the overall system design and operational design
Work with developers to design and implement database strategies
Provide support to the business and technology teams in identifying the data flow associated with the business and guides proper data provisioning and data capture process optimization. Additional Information
Not your typical work-place environment
Enjoy free snacks, free weekly breakfast, free gym membership, monthly "End of the Month" parties
3 extra PTO days per year to be used for serving at charitable events.
Work hard, play hard and give back
Participate in coordinated charity events at your choosing
Included Health, Dental, and Vision Package.
Unlimited Sick Days, options to work from home at manager's discretion

About the Company

Payline is a payments solutions provider committed to giving our customers and partners an exceptional customer experience along with the tools and education they need to run their business. Payline has been named to the annual Inc. 500 list of the nation’s fastest growing privately-held companies for a second consecutive year. Inc. Magazine has ranked Payline No. 363 on its 36th annual list. For businesses that need a more flexible and friendly payments partner, Payline offers products to power killer payment experiences ev... Know more