Senior Data Architect - Automation-Led Data Modernization at doranjones

About the Role

We are looking for a Data Architect to lead automation-driven modernization of data and reporting workloads in a highly regulated environment. This role focuses on reducing manual effort, accelerating delivery, and improving reliability through scalable architecture, automation, and AI-assisted tooling.

Key Responsibilities

• →Assess existing data and reporting environments to identify opportunities where automation can replace manual work
• →Design and drive an automation-first data architecture that supports scalable modernization across multiple environments
• →Define and implement repeatable patterns for modernizing legacy data pipelines, analytics workloads, and reporting systems
• →Leverage AI-assisted and tool-based approaches to accelerate modernization while maintaining control and compliance
• →Establish architectural guardrails to ensure modernization efforts are consistent, auditable, and reliable
• →Partner closely with data engineering, platform, and delivery teams to translate architecture into executable solutions
• →Stay actively involved in hands-on execution to validate designs and drive outcomes
• →Provide clear technical direction and pragmatic decision-making throughout the modernization lifecycle