Solution Architect (Data Architect – AI)
Position: Solution Architect (Data Architect – AI)Location: Santa Ana, CA (Hybrid – 4 Days Onsite)Duration: Long-Term ContractJob Type: ContractJob Description:The Solution Architect will lead onsite engagement for a Data and Analytics Transformation Program, working closely with business and technology stakeholders to design and deliver scalable BI and data solutions. This role involves guiding the data foundation build-out, enabling advanced analytics and AI-driven insights, and ensuring strong collaboration between onsite and offshore teams.Key Responsibilities:Partner with business teams to define reporting, analytics, and Conversational BI requirements.Assess the current data and BI landscape; define the target-state data architecture.Oversee design and development of data pipelines, semantic layers, and reporting assets.Guide adoption of advanced analytics using AI/ML/LLM techniques where applicable.Ensure robust data governance, DevOps readiness, and IaC-based deployments.Act as the primary onsite liaison to ensure clarity, communication, and collaboration between business and offshore delivery teams.Required Skills & Qualifications:Strong experience in enterprise data warehousing, BI architecture, and large-scale analytics delivery.Deep knowledge of data modeling for analytics (dimensional and semantic layer design).Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT patterns, data orchestration, and data integration.Expertise in data governance, metadata management, security, and IAM for data platforms.Experience with BI tools such as Looker (preferred) or other enterprise-grade reporting tools.Awareness of AI/ML techniques for insight automation and anomaly detection.Strong understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).Proficiency in cloud-based analytics platforms – GCP preferred (BigQuery familiarity is a plus).Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and requirement discovery skills.Proven ability to work in an onsite–offshore delivery model.Preferred Skills:Experience enabling LLM/Conversational BI solutions.Exposure to financial analytics or operational data environments.