Lead Enterprise Data Architect & Integration

PKF O'Connor Davies

Shelton (CT)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

401(k) plan and Profit-Sharing

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Parental Leave Benefits

Job summary

PKF O’Connor Davies is seeking an experienced Senior IT Manager (Enterprise Data Architect & Integration Lead) to own the data architecture strategy and lead development and integration practices. This role blends hands-on architecture with team leadership, serving as a bridge between data strategy, application development, and enterprise integration.

The successful candidate will guide a distributed team of developers, implement scalable and governed data solutions, and align with enterprise

Qualifications

Must be able to work in the office a minimum of 3 days per week.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
10+ years of experience in data architecture, software development, or system integration, including leadership experience
Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise data architectures and integration solutions
Strong experience with data modeling, database design, and data pipeline architecture
Experience with ETL/ELT tools and modern data platforms (Databricks, Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric)
Hands-on experience with API design and integration technologies (REST, GraphQL, SOAP, Webhooks)
Strong knowledge of software development best practices and SDLC frameworks
Experience with development tools and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub, automated testing frameworks)
Proficiency in Power Apps, Power Automate, PowerShell, Python, JSON, Node.js
Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud)
Understanding of data governance, security, and compliance best practices
Experience working with Active Directory and enterprise application environments
Demonstrated success leading and mentoring distributed or global teams
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Own and evolve the firm-wide Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) to ensure consistency, quality, and scalability
Define and maintain the development toolchain and platforms (GitHub, CI/CD pipelines)
Promote best practices across version control, branching strategies, and release management
Lead and mentor a distributed team of early-career developers focused on automation and integration
Provide coaching, career development, and technical guidance to grow team capabilities
Foster a collaborative, high-performing, and accountable team culture
Act as a technical leader and escalation point for complex development and integration challenges
Own and drive the enterprise data architecture strategy, including data modeling and data flows
Define and implement a data architecture roadmap aligned with business goals
Establish standards for data modeling, storage, and lifecycle management
Design and oversee data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and real-time data integrations
Define and enforce data governance practices including data quality, lineage, security, and access controls
Partner with stakeholders to ensure data architecture supports reporting, analytics, and operational use cases
Align application and integration design with enterprise data architecture principles
Define and lead enterprise integration strategy including APIs, workflows, and system connectivity
Design and oversee API architectures and integration patterns (REST, GraphQL, event-driven)
Guide the development of automation solutions and workflows to streamline business processes
Ensure integrations are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise standards
Collaborate with business teams and vendors to deliver robust integration solutions