Data Architect Jobs in New York
Data Architect jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, with strong demand concentrated in financial services, healthcare, media, and enterprise technology, and openings at every level from associate data architect through principal and distinguished architect. Most hiring is centered on New York City, with additional clusters in Albany and Buffalo, where long-established employers like JPMorgan Chase, IBM, and Mount Sinai Health System maintain large data and analytics teams. The most sought-after specializations in New York listings are cloud data architecture, data governance, and real-time analytics platforms. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology, and Operations services, all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients globally. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners, and communities.
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A senior data architecture leader with deep experience in enterprise data platforms, insurance data ecosystems, and policy administration platforms. You bring a product mindset, strong architecture discipline, and hands-on delivery credibility to shape ALIP data solutions that are intuitive to consume, easy to extend, and aligned to the evolving needs of life insurance and annuity clients.
You will act as the product and architecture authority for ALIP data solutions, including ALIP, ALIP Staging, Q&I, Digital Connect, reporting, analytics, integration solutions, and future AI-enabled capabilities.
The Work:
Define and own the long-term data architecture vision across ALIP, ALIP Staging, Q&I, Digital Connect, reporting, analytics, and integration solutions.
Establish enterprise data architecture standards, principles, governance models, and architecture review practices for major ALIP data initiatives.
Own the strategic roadmap for ALIP and ALIP Staging as core ALIP product capabilities, improving usability, consistency, completeness, and business value of the data structures.
Define enhancements that simplify downstream data consumption for reporting, integrations, analytics, regulatory reporting, data warehouses, and enterprise data platforms.
Serve as the primary ALIP data architecture advisor for client implementations and strategic pursuits.
Help clients understand and leverage ALIP data assets, including ALIP Staging, within their enterprise data strategy.
Guide clients and implementation teams in mapping ALIP data structures to downstream applications, enterprise data warehouses, data lakes, CRM platforms, regulatory reporting systems, finance systems, and analytics platforms.
Create reusable mapping frameworks, reference architectures, accelerators, and implementation patterns that improve repeatability across clients.
Identify recurring client data challenges and translate them into product roadmap improvements.
Lead the evolution of ALIP data architecture toward modern, event-driven, CDC-based, streaming, and real-time consumption models.
Partner with product, engineering, delivery, and client teams to improve scalability, maintainability, performance, and ease of adoption.
Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary depending on business need and client requirements.
Here’s What You Need:
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Minimum of 10 years of experience in Data Architecture, Information Architecture, Data Engineering, or Enterprise Architecture.
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Minimum 6 years of experience designing enterprise data models and large-scale data platforms.
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Minimum 5 years of experience with data warehouses, reporting platforms, operational data stores, and integration architectures.
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)
Professional skills requirements
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Strong understanding of API-based, event-driven, and distributed system architectures.
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Experience defining data governance and metadata management strategies.
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Strong communication, consulting, and stakeholder management skills.
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Proven ability to drive strategic initiatives across product and delivery organizations.
Bonus Points If:
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You have experience within Life Insurance and Annuities.
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You have knowledge of policy administration platforms and insurance operations.
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You have experience with cloud-native data platforms and modern analytics architectures.
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You have experience enabling AI or analytics use cases through governed, well-defined enterprise data assets.
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You have external client-facing consulting experience and can operate across product, engineering, delivery, and senior stakeholder groups.
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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. See more information on our benefits here:
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What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in data architect jobs across New York.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale cloud data platforms
- Proficiency with cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
- Deep knowledge of data modeling, data warehousing, and ETL pipeline architecture
- Experience with data governance frameworks and regulatory compliance in financial or healthcare environments
- Strong communication skills for presenting architecture decisions to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Data Architect Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a data architect in New York?
Most data architects in New York enter the field with a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related discipline, then build toward the role through several years as a data engineer, database administrator, or BI developer. There is no state-issued license required to work as a data architect in New York. Industry certifications from AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud are widely recognized by New York employers as concrete evidence of platform expertise.
Which companies hire data architects in New York?
Employers hiring data architects in New York right now include Logic, Amazon Web Services, and BV Teck, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. New York's concentration of major financial institutions, health systems, and global media companies means demand is especially consistent among large, complex organizations managing high-volume, regulated data environments.
Which New York cities have the most data architect jobs?
New York, Albany, and Buffalo have the most data architect openings in New York. New York City dominates because of its density of investment banks, insurance firms, and health networks that run large enterprise data platforms, while Albany draws openings tied to state government technology modernization efforts and Buffalo benefits from growing financial services and healthcare back-office operations anchored there.
Are there remote data architect jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 68% of data architect openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the fact that architecture work is primarily design, documentation, and collaboration rather than hands-on physical infrastructure. Strategic and governance-focused roles tend to offer the most location flexibility, while roles requiring close coordination with on-site engineering teams are more likely to specify a hybrid schedule.
How can I get hired as a data architect in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a data engineer or database administrator role, then moving into architecture as you gain experience designing data models and pipelines. Large New York employers in financial services and healthcare, including major hospital networks and banks headquartered in the city, regularly hire associate data engineers and BI developers who can grow into architecture responsibilities. Building a portfolio of documented data models and earning a cloud certification from AWS or Azure gives candidates a meaningful edge in competitive New York applicant pools.
Where can I find and apply to data architect jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to data architect jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from New York employers. Search the listings to see roles that match your experience level and location preference, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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