Data Architect

Deloitte•Jacksonville, FL

20d•$95,600 - $171,300

About The Position

Deloitte is hiring an experienced Data Architect for its Project Delivery Talent Model, working as a consultant on client projects without extensive travel or additional expectations related to business development or promotion. The role is aligned to a project need and includes a benefits package competitive for project delivery-focused professionals. The Data Architect will lead senior-level domain data architecture and develop a Data as a Product strategy aligned with business needs. The position covers defining target-state architecture using modern approaches such as lakehouse architecture, data virtualization, and data mesh; planning migrations from legacy batch-ETL platforms; and aligning domain architecture with enterprise and solution architecture direction. The architect will turn strategy into roadmaps and guide design decisions and implementation priorities. The position is part of Deloitte’s AI & Engineering team and AI & Data practice, which work on technology modernization and the design, development, and operation of data and AI platforms, products, insights, and services. The role is available in Dallas, Texas, or Jacksonville, Florida. Travel averages 10% and may include overnight travel. The estimated salary range is $95,600–$171,300, and the position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience as a data architect on large-scale data platform modernization initiatives.
Experience with lakehouse architecture and its application to enterprise data platforms.
Experience with data mesh principles and domain-oriented data architecture.
Experience with data virtualization approaches for data access and integration.
Experience migrating legacy ETL platforms, such as Ab Initio or Informatica, to modern data architectures.
Experience partnering with leaders to align domain-level architecture with broader portfolio direction.
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related IT discipline, or equivalent experience.
Ability to travel an average of 10%, potentially including overnight travel.

Responsibilities

Lead senior-level data architecture for the domain, bringing extensive experience in Data as a Product strategy and modern data architecture.
Design and develop a Data as a Product strategy that aligns domain data capabilities with business needs.
Develop target-state architecture using modern patterns, including lakehouse architecture and ETL-free approaches such as data virtualization and data mesh.
Define the migration approach from legacy batch-ETL platforms, including Ab Initio and Informatica, to the target architecture.
Partner with Enterprise and Solution Architects to align domain data architecture with portfolio-level direction.
Translate architecture strategy into actionable roadmaps and guide design decisions and implementation priorities.