Data Architect Sr. Manager

Accenture PLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Bonus opportunities

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a senior data architect to design enterprise data fabric solutions enabling unified access to distributed data across on‑prem and multi‑cloud environments. You will define reference architectures and governance patterns to scale across the enterprise.

You will drive data products and real‑time delivery, applying data mesh concepts and modern data platforms while advising client architects on modernization programs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in data architecture or enterprise data engineering.
• 6+ years architecting data fabric solutions: data virtualization, active metadata, knowledge graphs, automated integration.
• 5+ years with cloud data platforms: Snowflake, Databricks, Azure Synapse, BigQuery.
• 4+ years data integration/ETL/ELT and metadata & lineage tooling.
• 3+ years API and streaming architectures.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; if Associate’s, 6+ years work experience.

Responsibilities

• Architect enterprise data fabric delivering unified, automated access to distributed data across on-prem and multi-cloud.
• Integrate data virtualization, active metadata, knowledge graphs, cataloging into a connected data layer for analytics and AI.
• Define reference architectures, integration patterns, and governance at scale.
• Enable data products and self-service with real-time data delivery via the fabric.
• Apply data mesh concepts and cloud platforms to client problems; advise clients and shape solutions.

Skills

Data architecture

Data fabric

Data virtualization

Active metadata

Knowledge graphs

Automated data integration

Snowflake

Databricks

Azure Synapse

BigQuery

ETL/ELT

Metadata & lineage tooling

API architectures

Streaming architectures

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

We Are:

The beginning of a newData &AI decade that will reshape work and societyhas begun. Accenture is stepping boldly into this future with a clear strategy and purpose: to help clientsoptimizeand reinvent their business with data & AI — backed by a $3B investment and commitment to our people to do industry-defining work.

With over45,000professionals dedicated toData & AI,Accenture’s Data & AI organizationbrings together our Experienced Innovation, Strategic Investment, Exceptional Talent, and Power Ecosystem.

You Are:

You are a data/senior data architect who designs enterprise data fabric solutions that provide unified, intelligent, automated access to distributed data across on-prem and multi-cloud environments. You bring together data virtualization, active metadata, knowledge graphs, cataloging, and automated integration into a connected data layer that powers analytics and AI — and you can define the reference architectures and integration patterns that make it real.

The Work:

• Architect enterprise data fabric— design data fabric solutions that deliver unified, intelligent, automated access to distributed data across on-prem and multi-cloud environments.


• Integrate the connected data layer— design the integration of data virtualization, active metadata, knowledge graphs, cataloging, and automated data integration into a connected data layer for analytics and AI.


• Define reference architectures— establish reference architectures, integration patterns, and governance integration that scale across the enterprise.


• Enable data products and self-service— support self-service consumption, data products, and real-time data delivery through the fabric.


• Apply modern data paradigms— bring data mesh and data product concepts, cloud data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, Azure Synapse, BigQuery), and streaming/API architectures to bear on client problems.


• Advise and shape solutions— engage client architects and leaders as a trusted advisor and shape solutions for major data modernization pursuits.

Travel may be required for this role, varying from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

Here's what you need

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in data architecture or enterprise data engineering


• Minimum of 6 years of experience architecting data fabric solutions (data virtualization, active metadata, knowledge graphs, automated integration)


• Minimum of 5 years of experience with cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, Azure Synapse, BigQuery)


• Minimum of 4 years of experience with data integration/ETL/ELT and metadata & lineage tooling


• Minimum of 3 years of experience with API and streaming architectures


• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years' work experience). If Associate’s Degree, must have equivalent minimum 6-year work experience

Bonus Points If:

• You have a Master’s degree in a relevant field


• You have hands-on experience applying data mesh and data product operating models


• You have Cloud or data platform architecture certifications


• Experience working in Energy, Manufacturing, Utilities or similar industries

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below. We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 11/30/2026.

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:

Role Location Annual Salary Range

California $94,400 to $293,800

Colorado $94,400 to $253,800

Connecticut $94,400 to $253,800

District of Columbia $100,500 to $270,300

Illinois $87,400 to $253,800

Maine $80,400 to $216,200

Maryland $94,400 to $253,800

Massachusetts $94,400 to $270,300

Minnesota $94,400 to $253,800

New York $87,400 to $293,800

New Jersey $100,500 to $293,800

Ohio $87,400 to $235,000

Virginia $87,400 to $270,300

Washington $100,500 to $270,300

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