At Safeway Tax Relief, we specialize in providing innovative tax resolution and tax preparation services. We rely on data-driven strategies to deliver exceptional results for our clients. We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to design and manage data architecture that supports our tax-related business operations. In this role, you will be key in ensuring that our data systems are efficient, scalable, and secure, enabling us to process and analyze complex tax data to enhance client outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, optimization, and maintenance of data architecture tailored to tax resolution and preparation services.
- Develop scalable data pipelines and integrations using AWS technologies to support growing volumes of tax data from various sources.
- Define and gather tax-related data requirements, manage large sets of structured and unstructured data, and validate the accuracy of tax data using advanced Big Data tools.
- Implement processes to ensure data reconciliation and quality, guaranteeing that critical tax data is accurate, secure, and available for tax professionals, and business processes.
- Collaborate with tax resolution specialists and data scientists to design solutions that support advanced analytics, such as tax forecasting, risk assessments, and client-specific tax strategies.
- Evaluate, implement, and deploy emerging tools to streamline tax data processing, reporting, and analytics, improving overall operational efficiency in tax resolution workflows.
- Ensure that all data architectures adhere to legal and regulatory requirements in the
- tax industry, including compliance with IRS regulations and other relevant guidelines.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong experience with data architecture in industries that handle sensitive financial data, ideally within tax resolution or financial services.
- Proficiency with Hadoop Ecosystem (Hive, Spark, MapReduce) and NoSQL databases like HBase, Cassandra, or MongoDB for processing large sets of tax-related data.
- Hands-on experience programming in Python and working with Apache Spark (SparkSQL, Spark Streaming) or similar frameworks to manage tax data workflows.
- In-depth knowledge of AWS cloud technologies (Lambda, S3, DMS, Step Functions) and their application in managing and storing tax-related data.
- Experience with data integration and data modeling, ensuring data is properly structured for tax preparation and reporting needs.
- Proficiency in SQL and building optimized queries for 'Big Data' pipelines that process structured and unstructured tax data.
- Knowledge of Agile development methodologies and experience in working with tax professionals, data scientists, and solution architects to meet business goals.
Preferred Attributes:
- Leadership experience with a focus on mentoring teams in the financial or tax industry.
- Strong communication skills, capable of translating complex tax data solutions into clear and actionable insights for tax professionals and business stakeholders.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, regulatory-driven environment where accuracy and data security are paramount.
- A passion for leveraging data to optimize tax resolution processes and improve client outcomes.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary based on experience, ranging from $120,000 to $174,800 range, and generous paid time off options.
- Flexible vacation policy with time off for designated company holidays.
- Ongoing opportunities for professional development and continuous learning in both
- data architecture and tax resolution technologies.
Why Safeway Tax Relief? At Safeway, we’re dedicated to providing our clients with industry-leading tax solutions. Our data-driven approach allows us to offer tailored services that result in meaningful client outcomes. By joining our team, you’ll play a pivotal role in revolutionizing the way we manage tax data and serve our clients.