Accenture

Data Architect

Accenture$78K — $160K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years designing enterprise data architectures and models
  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or 4 additional years of experience)
  • Active security clearance required (Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI, or TS/SCI with Polygraph)

Responsibilities

  • Design the enterprise data ecosystem and architecture
  • Establish data storage standards including data lakes and warehouses
  • Develop design for data ingestion and processing pipelines (ETL/ELT)
  • Collaborate with GRC and security teams for effective governance
  • Ensure alignment with data quality and protection policies
  • Enable FAIR principles for data discoverability and usability
  • Support advanced analytics and AI/ML initiatives at scale

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • Retirement savings options
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Employee discounts and perks
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Data Architect is responsible for designing and governing the entire data ecosystem of the Platform. Establish the enterprise data model, define standards for data storage (e.g., data lakes, warehouses, databases), and design the architecture for data ingestion, processing pipelines (ETL/ELT), and data access. Work closely with the GRC and security teams to ensure data governance, data quality, and data protection policies are designed into the architecture from the start. The Data Architect's primary goal is to ensure that data on the platform is findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable (FAIR), enabling advanced analytics and AI/ML at scale.

Must have:
  • 4 years of experience designing enterprise data architectures and models
  • Bachelor's degree (or an additional 4 years of experience) in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Security Clearance:
  • Active Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI, or TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required, depending on position


As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$78,600-$160,200 USD

About Accenture

Accenture plc is a multinational professional services company that provides services in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations. The company has more than 537,000 employees serving clients in more than 120 countries. Accenture operates across five business segments: Communications, Media & Technology; Financial Services; Health & Public Service; Products; and Resources. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and has offices worldwide.
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624,000 employees
Market Cap
$173.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$5.2 billion
Founded
1989
5 Year Trend
+11.2%
Revenue
$44.7 billion
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