Senior Architect
Job in
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listed on 2026-07-27
Listing for:
Strategic Staffing Solutions
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-27
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Data Engineering, Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Technology Evaluation & Vendor Management:
Lead the analysis of alternatives, proof of concepts (PoCs) and selection of vendor technologies (e.g., Data/AI Agent Marketplace, Metadata Management, Data Observability/Audit capabilities) . - Solution Architecture & System Integration:
Design end-to-end solutions leveraging Azure services, Databricks and various vendor solutions such as, Collibra, Montecarlo, Service Now, etc. - Implementation & Deployment:
Provide technical leadership and hands‑on guidance to engineering teams during the implementation and integration phases, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and cost‑effective. - Stakeholder
Collaboration:
Work closely with stakeholders to drive the translation of business requirements into robust technical specifications and architectural plans. - Performance Optimization & Observability:
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize platforms and solutions and associated data pipelines, designing for supportability and operational excellence. - Documentation & Best Practices:
Create comprehensive documentation including architecture diagrams, data flow diagrams, technical specifications, and best practices.
- 10+ years of experience in technology roles with proven delivery in complex environments,
- Proficiency with Databricks platform:
Hands‑on experience with Azure Databricks, Apache Spark, Delta Lake, and Databricks Unity Catalog for unified governance, - Strong programming/scripting skills:
Proficiency in SQL, Python, Poweshell, CI/CD pipelines, for development, debugging, and automation, - Strong knowledge of Identity & Access Management, Dev Ops, Git Hub and Automation frameworks. Familiarity with AI/ML services, APIs, and integration patterns,
- Data management technologies:
Experience in implementing tools and frameworks for metadata management, data marketplace, and data observability/audit capabilities, - Architectural design & methodologies:
Expertise in designing data architectures (e.g., Lakehouse, Medallion Architecture) and applying enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, DAMA‑DMBOK), - System integration experience:
Proven ability to integrate disparate data systems and vendor technologies into a seamless ecosystem.
- Ability to work autonomously and lead technical and analysis initiatives
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement
- Relevant Certifications such as:
Microsoft Certified:
Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified:
Data Engineer Associate, or Databricks Certifications. - Excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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