Data Architect Sr. Manager

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 needMinimum of 10 years of experience in data architecture or enterprise data engineeringMinimum 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 toolingMinimum of 3 years of experience with API and streaming architecturesBachelor'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 fieldYou have hands-on experience applying data mesh and data product operating modelsYou have Cloud or data platform architecture certificationsExperience working in Energy, Manufacturing, Utilities or similar industriesCompensation 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. 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