Associate Director, Data Architecture & Platforms - Hybrid

Genesis10 is currently seeking an Associate Director, Data Architecture & Platforms - Hybrid position with a Global Law Firm located in New York, NY. This is a direct hire opportunity.

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic leader to guide the evolution of our client's data ecosystem. This role is central to modernizing their data infrastructure, driving the design and delivery of scalable, cloud-based data platforms, and ensuring seamless integration across enterprise systems. The Associate Director will lead the data engineering, integration strategy, cloud data migration, and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the architecture, development, and implementation of enterprise data lakehouse, ensuring reliable and high-quality data flows across systems
• Work closely with various departments to establish and enforce a centralized data dictionary, including clear data definitions, ownership, lineage, and quality standards
• Establish and enforce integration standards, frameworks, and best practices across hybrid (on-premise and cloud) environments
• Oversee data ingestion, transformation, and orchestration using modern tools within the Microsoft ecosystem
• Manage relationships with technology vendors and strategic partners and collaborate across departments to align priorities and drive delivery
• Define and execute the cloud data migration strategy, including prioritization of workloads and delivery of a structured Azure migration roadmap
• Assess current infrastructure and design scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud architecture aligned to business objectives
• Ensure compliance with security, governance, and regulatory requirements
• Build, mentor, and lead a team of data engineers and BI developers
• Oversee the delivery of enterprise reporting and analytics capabilities, ensuring timely access to accurate and actionable insights
• Partner with various departments to enable scalable self-service reporting and dashboarding solutions
• Set and enforce enterprise standards for reporting—performance, scalability, and governance

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field
• 10 years of experience in data, engineering, or technology roles, including at least 3–5 years in a team leadership capacity
• Proven track record delivering large-scale data integration and cloud migration programs, ideally within Microsoft Azure
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric or Databricks, Power BI or similar tech for analytics, reporting, and semantic models
• Good understanding of REST API, JSON, XML, and web services
• Strong understanding of SQL and ability to create performance optimized code
• Advanced scripting skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell)
• Demonstrated experience with LLM-enabled workflows and annotation pipelines
• Experience working with version control systems and solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines
• Strong expertise in data architecture, data modeling, and modern engineering practices
• Solid understanding of data governance, security, and regulatory requirements in enterprise environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
• Proven success in building and leading high-performing technical teams
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage ambiguity
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement in data and technology
• Ability to work additional hours, as needed

Desired skills:

• Professional services or law firm experience
• Cloud and AI modernization experience
• Excellent executive presence with the ability to present to senior leadership

Pay range: $200,000 - $300,000 annually

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20 years.
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.