Remote Senior Data Architect

The Senior Data Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise data solutions supporting federal missions.Key duties include modernizing legacy data environments into cloud-based big data platforms, leveraging technologies like Databricks, Spark, and Delta Lake.Responsibilities also involve defining data governance, security, and metadata practices, collaborating with stakeholders, developing data models and pipelines, and supporting analytics and AI/ML use cases.The role requires extensive experience in data architecture, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), big data frameworks, and federal data standards.Qualifications include a bachelor's degree, 8+ years of relevant experience, proficiency in SQL and Python, and ability to obtain security clearance. Preferred certifications and experience in federal data modernization are advantageous.The position emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, and supporting technical proposals, with a focus on scalable, secure, and compliant data solutions.