Senior Data Architect

Cloud & Things Inc; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud and Things in Albany, NY is seeking a Senior Data Architect to define the program's data architecture roadmap, establish a data lake and analytics reference architecture, and manage data implementation across three IES workstreams for NYS clients.

The role requires 10+ years in data lake/analytics/strategy, experience with Databricks and AWS, and excellent communication. W-2 hourly rate is $75-90/hour, duration 12 months with potential extension.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with Data Lake, Data Analytics, and Data Strategy; years may be negotiable depending on overall experience.
• Experience developing data solutions from requirements gathering through post-production operations.
• Experience developing technology roadmaps and project plans.
• Experience developing detailed architecture documentation, including architecture models and specifications.
• Experience implementing mission-critical data systems on Databricks and/or AWS.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Elicit data-related business goals and objectives from OTDA and OCFS.
• Establish and maintain a data architecture roadmap for the program.
• Establish and implement data lake and analytics reference architecture for the program.
• Manage the data implementation plan across the three main IES workstreams.
• Develop a reporting and analytics product for OTDA and OCFS.
• Create an implementation framework that enables the three workstreams to utilize the program data products.

Skills

Data analytics

Data strategy

Architecture documentation

Communication skills

Requirements gathering

Databricks

AWS

Job description

Back Senior Data Architect Other Area(s) Albany W-2 hourly Sep 4, 2026

Our goal is to solve problems and deliver results for our clients. At Cloud and Things, you can be a part of transforming the public sector’s IT environment. Our team is on the forefront of helping to solve the government's most complex IT challenges. If you are seeking a role that offers the opportunity to work on rewarding projects, consider a career with Cloud and Things.

*This is an exempt position. Salary commensurate with experience*

Job Title: Senior Data Architect
Location: Albany, NY (Hybrid)
Duration: 12 Months (with potential for extension)
Start Date: estimated - 10/19
W2 Hourly Rate: $75-90/hour
Application Deadline: 9/10

Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Data Architect who will support our NYS client. This role will define the program's data architecture roadmap, establish a data lake and analytics reference architecture, and manage data implementation planning across the three main IES workstreams. The Senior Data Architect will also develop reporting and analytics capabilities for OTDA and OCFS and create a reusable implementation framework that enables the workstreams to utilize program data products.

Duties:

• Elicit data-related business goals and objectives from OTDA and OCFS.
• Establish and maintain a data architecture roadmap for the program.
• Establish and implement data lake and analytics reference architecture for the program.
• Manage the data implementation plan across the three main IES workstreams.
• Develop a reporting and analytics product for OTDA and OCFS.
• Create an implementation framework that enables the three workstreams to utilize the program data products.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience with Data Lake, Data Analytics, and Data Strategy; years may be negotiable depending on overall experience.
• Experience developing data solutions from requirements gathering through post-production operations.
• Experience developing technology roadmaps and project plans.
• Experience developing detailed architecture documentation, including architecture models and specifications.
• Experience implementing mission-critical data systems on Databricks and/or AWS.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.

Ready to make a difference?

We’re eager to connect with qualified candidates committed to delivering results and fostering excellence within client projects.

Cloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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