UMB Bank

Data Architect

UMB Bank$117K — $173K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in designing and implementing cloud data architecture.
  • 5 years of experience presenting data architecture strategies to leadership.
  • In-depth knowledge of Snowflake and data modeling, specifically Star Schemas.
  • Experience with data governance tools like Informatica CDGC, Alation, or Collibra.
  • A strong passion for modernizing cloud technology and data solutions.
  • Business-oriented mindset, adaptable to change, with a desire to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and execution of data architecture strategies throughout UMB.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to establish effective data management practices.
  • Design and implement standards for data governance, classification, lineage, and master data management.
  • Engineer databases following established technical and metadata standards.
  • Create and maintain complex data models including conceptual, logical, physical, and dimensional models.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
  • 401(k) matching program and annual incentive pay.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • Health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts.
  • Adoption assistance and employee assistance programs.
  • Fitness reimbursement and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
  • Wellness programs and access to an emergency fund.
Full Job Description
As a Data Architect, you will be a part of UMB's data team during an exciting time of growth and modernization. As part of this opportunity, you will be serving as the subject-matter expert in driving Data Architecture strategies across the UMB enterprise. You will work directly with the senior leadership teams and will be involved in modernizing the UMB data infrastructure while increasing ROI and analytics capabilities for the entire company. This is a subset of the overall responsibilities which involves other multiple initiatives as assigned by IT leadership.

This role is hybrid (Mon thru Thu on-site / Fri remote) at the UMB Tech Center located in downtown Kansas City, MO.

How you will spend your time:
  • Collaborating and driving data architecture strategies across the enterprise.
  • Identifying and developing effect data management practices including collaborating with stakeholders to implement the practices.
  • Leading design and implementation of data governance, data classification/curation, data lineage, and master data management standards.
  • Forward & reverse engineer databases to established technical and metadata standards.
  • Creating and maintaining complex conceptual, logical, physical and dimensional models.


We are excited to talk if you have:
  • Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science or related field OR equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  • At least 5 years of experience as a data management practitioner designing and implementing cloud data architecture.
  • At least 5 years of experience presenting data architecture and rationalization for change to leadership and business stakeholders.
  • In-depth experience with Snowflake and data modeling including Star Schemas.
  • Experience implementing data governance tools like Informatica CDGC, Alation or Collibra.
  • A passion for cloud data technology and finding the best ways to modernize technology.
  • A business first mindset and comfortable with change as well as having a passion to learn and use new modern technologies, including databases, code sets, and integration best practices.


Bonus Points if you have:
  • Experience within the banking / financial services industry.


Applicants must have legal authority to work in the United States. Work Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position was posted on 07/20/2026. The application deadline for this position is 45 days from the posting date unless filled earlier.

Compensation Range:
$117,900 - $173,393

The posted compensation range on this listing represents UMB's good faith and reasonable estimate based on its budget and what it expects to be the starting pay for this role, but the actual compensation may vary by geographic location, experience level, and other job-related factors. Please see the description of benefits included with this job posting for additional information.

UMB offers competitive and varied benefits to eligible associates, such as Paid Time Off; a 401(k) matching program; annual incentive pay; paid holidays; a comprehensive company sponsored benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage; health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts; adoption assistance; an employee assistance program; fitness reimbursement; tuition reimbursement; an associate wellbeing program; an associate emergency fund; and various associate banking benefits. Benefit offerings and eligibility requirements vary.

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About UMB Bank

UMB Bank is a subsidiary of UMB Financial Corporation, a financial services holding company headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. The bank was founded in 1913 as City Center Bank and later changed its name to United Missouri Bank. The bank provides a range of financial services, including personal banking, commercial banking, wealth management, and investment banking. The bank has more than 100 branches in eight states, including Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Illinois, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Arizona, and Texas. The bank is known for its commitment to customer service and community involvement.
Learn more about UMB Bank
Size
3,000 employees
Market Cap
$3.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$286.5 million
5 Year Trend
+10.5%

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