Senior Data Architect

Senior Data Architect - ERP Modernization

Location: Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)
Work Environment: Remote
Organization: Business Applications & Data Services (ADS-BADS)

Join a team of bright, motivated professionals using agile methodologies to design, build, and transform business solutions through a major ERP modernization initiative.

As part of the Business Applications and Data Services (ADS-BADS) organization, you will play a key role in executing an enterprise-wide data strategy to modernize LANL's core operational data environment and transition to a scalable, cloud-native platform.

Los Alamos National Laboratory has selected SAP as its next-generation Cloud ERP solution. In parallel, this role will help define and implement the future-state data architecture required to modernize the current on-premises operational data store and enable advanced capabilities such as:

• Real-time analytics
• AI/ML enablement
• Enhanced operational efficiency
• Enterprise data accessibility and governance

This position is critical to transforming legacy data environments into a modern, secure, cloud-native architecture.

• Define enterprise data strategy, standards, and architectural blueprints
• Lead modernization of legacy data environments to cloud-native platforms
• Design and implement large-scale data architectures and data warehouses
• Plan and execute complex data migrations (on-prem → cloud and cloud → cloud)
• Partner with ERP planners, integrators, and institutional SMEs
• Ensure data integrity, security, governance, and accessibility
• Provide technical leadership and direction across multiple initiatives
• Present architectural strategies and decisions to executive stakeholders
• Collaborate cross-functionally with business analysts, developers, infrastructure, and ERP teams

• 15+ years progressive experience in data architecture and modernization
• Extensive experience with one or more of:
  • Snowflake
  • Databricks
  • SAP data platforms (S/4
    
    HANA, Datasphere, etc.)
• Proven experience as a Senior Data Architect on large-scale programs
• Strong background in:
  • Data warehousing
  • Enterprise data platforms
  • Large-scale modernization initiatives
• Deep understanding of major cloud platforms and native data services
• Significant data migration experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams
• Strong stakeholder engagement and executive presentation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education Requirement:
Bachelor's degree plus 12 years of related experience
, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• Experience with:
  • SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC)
  • SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)
  • SAP Integration Suite
• Experience leading architecture for:
  • Data lakes / lake houses
  • ETL/ELT pipelines
  • Streaming architectures
• Experience implementing enterprise data catalogs and governance programs
• Familiarity with big data technologies and machine learning concepts
• ERP certifications (SAP, Oracle, Workday, etc.)
• Knowledge of data privacy and compliance frameworks (SOX, GDPR, HIPAA)

You will help deliver mission-critical, safety-class software supporting one of the nation's premier science and technology institutions while working on a highly visible enterprise transformation.