Consulting Database Architect

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GENERAL FUNCTION :

As a Consulting Enterprise Database/Data Architect at Fifth Third Bank, you will serve as a strategic technical leader responsible for designing, optimizing, and governing enterprise-scale data/database architectures.

You will partner with engineering, product, and business teams to ensure data/database solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise goals.

This role requires deep expertise in database technologies, data modeling, and architecture patterns, with a strong consulting mindset to influence and guide cross-functional teams.




Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined.

Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience.

While operating within the Bank's risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.


Key Responsibilities

+ Enterprise Data Architecture LeadershipLead the design and evolution of enterprise data/database architecture across cloud and on-prem platforms, ensuring alignment with business and regulatory requirements.

+ Consulting and Technical ExpertiseAct as a trusted advisor to engineering and business stakeholders, providing guidance on data strategy, architecture patterns, and platform capabilities.

+ Platform Engineering CollaborationCollaborate with platform engineering teams to support initiatives such as CA$H Platform, AWS migration, and secure cloud framework development

+ Database Optimization and GovernanceDefine and enforce standards for data modeling, performance tuning, and database lifecycle management across on-prem, and cloud-native databases

+ Innovation and ModernizationDrive modernization efforts including automation, observability, and integration of AI/ML capabilities into data platforms.

+ Mentorship and Thought LeadershipMentor junior engineers and contribute to the Consulting Engineer community by sharing best practices and participating in calibration discussions


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.


MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

+ Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technology field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

+ Two+ years in different technology areas including, but not limited to IaaS PaaS, ERPs, hosting, Data Centers, etc.



+ Ten+ years of IT work experience relevant to the position.



+ Proven expertise in implementing hybrid cloud data strategies.



+ Experience leading modernization efforts, including automation and integration of AI/ML into database platforms.



+ Position requires the ability to establish self as a leader, to not only perform in a leadership role, but to also be recognized by other divisions and business partners as a leader.

+ Familiarity with Fifth Third’s platform engineering ecosystem and regulatory landscape.

+ Prior involvement in large scale modernization initiatives or enterprise architecture communities

+ Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS preferred), data security, and compliance frameworks.

+ Experience with consulting or advisory roles in large-scale enterprise environments.

+ Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills


Consulting Database Architect


Total Base Pay Range 119,500.00 - 256,900.00 USD Annual


At Fifth Third, we understand the importance of recognizing our employees for the role they play in improving the lives of our customers, communities and each other.

Our Total Rewards include comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings to give each employee the opportunity to be their best every day.




The base salary for this position is reflective of the range of salary levels for all roles within this pay grade across the U.S. Individual salaries within this range will vary based on factors such as role, relevant skillset, relevant experience, education and geographic location.

In addition to the base salary, this role is eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan, with any such payment based upon company, line of business and/or individual performance.




Our extensive benefits programs are designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well-being.

You can learn more about those programs on our 53.com Careers page at: https://www.53.com/content/fifth-third/en/careers/benefits.html or by consulting with your talent acquisition partner.



LOCATION -- Cincinnati, Ohio 45227

Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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