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INTRODUCTION

Rockland Trust is a full-service commercial bank and financial services company committed to helping our neighbors reach their financial goals. Founded in 1907 and headquartered in Massachusetts, we proudly serve individuals, families, and businesses throughout New England with a strong emphasis on personal relationships, local decision making, and community impact.

With a broad range of banking, wealth management, and investment solutions, Rockland Trust combines the resources of a growing financial institution with the personalized service of a community bank. Our long-standing philosophy, Where Each Relationship Matters®, guides how we work with our customers, colleagues, and communities every day.

At Rockland Trust, our employees are at the heart of our success. We foster a collaborative, inclusive, and values driven culture that encourages professional growth, innovation, and work life balance. We are deeply committed to community involvement, financial education, and creating a workplace where individuals can build meaningful, long-term careers.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Data Architect at Rockland Trust is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the bank’s enterprise data architecture. This role defines how data is stored, integrated, accessed, and governed across systems to support business strategy, regulatory compliance, and data-driven decision-making. This role is based in Rockland with a hybrid model.

Enterprise Data Architecture

• Design and implement modern, enterprise-wide data architecture frameworks and standards
• Define how data is stored, integrated, accessed, and managed across systems
• Develop and maintain an enterprise data strategy aligned with business objectives

Data Modeling & Systems Design

• Lead the design and development of:
• Data warehouses (DW) and operational data stores (ODS)
• Logical and physical data models
• Integration with data quality tools
• Design scalable data structures to support analytics and reporting

Data Governance, Security & Compliance

• Establish and enforce data governance frameworks, policies, and standards
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, SOX, CCPA)
• Maintain high standards of data quality, integrity, and security across the organization

Performance & Optimization

• Monitor database performance and data workloads
• Optimize systems for scalability, reliability, and efficiency
• Recommend and implement performance tuning and improvement strategies

Leadership & Collaboration

• Provide technical leadership to data engineers, analysts, and other stakeholders
• Influence enterprise data initiatives and IT policies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business units and external vendors

Tools & Technology Strategy

• Evaluate, select, and implement data platforms and tools
• Work with technologies such as MS SQL Server, Oracle, Snowflake, and Azure data platforms
• Stay current with emerging data technologies and industry trends

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data architecture, database design, and data management (preferably in banking or financial services)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language
• Excellent leadership and communication skills

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Data modeling tools (e.g., ERwin, ER/Studio)
• Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with NoSQL databases
• Experience with Snowflake and modern data platforms
• Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) and modern data architecture patterns
• Knowledge of data governance and compliance frameworks

BENEFITS & CULTURE

Our goal is to offer our colleagues the most generous benefits package possible. We provide a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being. Benefits include competitive compensation with performance-based incentive awards, health, and dental insurance, a 401(k) and DC retirement plan, LTD and life insurance, paid vacation, day care reimbursement, tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate programs, an award-winning wellness program, and much more!

At Rockland Trust, you’ll find a respectful and inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

Compensation for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including skills, experience, education, and internal equity. The salary range posted reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the range for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary. In addition to base salary, certain positions may be eligible for additional compensation, including commissions, incentive awards, or stipends.

ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMMODATIONS

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their roles.