Sr. Data Architect

Blueprint Technologies•Camp Springs, MD

2d•$165,900 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Data Architect to join us as we build cutting-edge technology solutions! This is your opportunity to be part of a team that is committed to delivering best in class service to our customers. In this role, you will provide technical leadership and architectural guidance across enterprise data initiatives, helping design scalable and modern data solutions that support analytics, reporting, and business decision-making. You’ll work closely with engineering teams and business stakeholders to evaluate existing systems, define future-state architecture, and lead data transformation efforts across complex environments. This role combines strategic architecture planning with hands-on technical expertise to ensure data platforms are scalable, secure, maintainable, and optimized for long-term growth. You’ll play a key role in shaping enterprise data strategy and establishing best practices across data ecosystems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
10+ years of experience in data architecture, solution architecture, or enterprise data management
Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale data solutions
Strong understanding of data architecture principles and design methodologies
Experience with data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, and data integration strategies
Experience with enterprise data platforms and analytics ecosystems
Knowledge of data governance and data lifecycle best practices
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience supporting cross-functional technical initiatives
Hands-on experience architecting and delivering solutions within Databricks environments
Demonstrated expertise with Databricks Lakehouse architecture, workflows, and enterprise-scale implementation strategies
Eligibility to meet federal contracting and client-specific work authorization requirements is required.
Due to project requirements, candidates must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents (Green Card holders).

Nice To Haves

Experience with AWS and cloud-native data architecture
Experience with data lakes, warehouses, and distributed data systems
Familiarity with advanced analytics or machine learning environments
Experience supporting enterprise modernization initiatives
Experience with architecture frameworks and documentation tools

Responsibilities

Design and maintain enterprise data architecture strategies and scalable data solutions
Lead architecture discussions with technical teams and business stakeholders
Evaluate existing systems and recommend modernization opportunities
Design logical and physical data models to support operational and analytical use cases
Lead data integration, transformation, and interoperability initiatives
Define standards and best practices for data management, governance, and architecture
Support enterprise data lake, warehouse, and reporting initiatives
Develop and maintain architecture documentation, diagrams, and technical standards
Ensure solutions align with security, scalability, and performance requirements
Collaborate with engineering teams on implementation and delivery strategies
Support data lifecycle management and long-term maintainability
Mentor technical teams and provide architecture guidance