Senior Data Architect - Automation-Led Data Modernization

We are seeking a Senior 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.

The scope spans legacy data pipelines, analytics platforms, and multi-instance data environments. Reporting modernization is one workload among several; the broader mandate is to design and scale repeatable modernization patterns that can be applied consistently across multiple implementations.

This is a senior, hands-on role with ownership across architecture and execution, suited for someone who brings clear thinking, structured problem-solving, and disciplined delivery to complex modernization efforts.

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

Required Experience:
• 10+ years of experience in data engineering or data architecture
• A proven track record of modernizing complex, legacy data and reporting environments
• Demonstrated ability to reduce manual effort through automation, accelerators, or AI-assisted tooling
• Strong grounding in data architecture and analytics layers
• Experience designing and operating data pipelines and processing workflows
• Knowledge of data quality, validation, and reconciliation
• Experience owning both architectural design and hands-on execution
• Experience operating in large-scale or regulated environments, with attention to compliance, control, and risk

Preferred Experience:
• Experience supporting payer or healthcare data environments
• Background working across multi-instance or multi-tenant data platforms
• Experience acting as a technical lead or thought partner on modernization initiatives

McLaren Strategic Solutions is a leading-edge global technology consulting firm, addressing critical challenges across industries such as retail, financial services, and healthcare. Integrating a powerful ecosystem of platforms with capital-efficient execution, McLaren specializes in digital transformation to help businesses optimize operations, accelerate revenue, and achieve scalable outcomes. McLaren’s expertise spans the development of customer-centric applications, modernizing systems for cost-effectiveness and security, and leveraging cloud scalability for future-ready architectures. With a deep commitment to operational excellence, McLaren provides comprehensive managed services, including application maintenance, cybersecurity, platform solutions, and AI-optimized operations, ensuring seamless, secure, and efficient performance.

From supply chain automation to compliance and analytics, McLaren drives measurable impact: improving workforce productivity, reducing inventory costs, and cutting technology ownership expenses. With its emphasis on automation and zero business downtime, McLaren facilitates seamless migrations from legacy systems to modern platforms, enabling organizations to harness the full potential of digital transformation. Backed by strategic partnerships and a proven delivery model, McLaren empowers clients to innovate, modernize, and achieve lasting success in today’s digital economy.

McLaren is a certified minority owned business through the NMSDC and has a mission to place more people from non-traditional backgrounds into sustainable technology careers. Through partnerships with non-profit technology programs in underserved communities and Veteran organizations, candidates transition from tech training programs into real IT careers at McLaren. Our unique recruitment policy allows us to create exceptional teams, bringing a broad spectrum of experience to our company and creating anything but a traditional consulting firm.

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