Lead Data Architect

Conch Technologies • San, TX

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Lead Data Architect will lead end-to-end architecture design for a Databricks Lakehouse environment, using HR data as the initial domain for a reference proof-of-concept pipeline. The role includes assessing current HR and succession planning systems, evaluating data quality and dependencies, and creating reusable architecture patterns and onboarding guidance to support future domain migrations to Databricks. The position also produces technical documentation and architecture blueprints, facilitates knowledge transfer, and presents roadmap recommendations to executive stakeholders. This is a W2 role. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a reference proof-of-concept pipeline using HR data as the initial domain.
• Perform data profiling and quality assessments to identify gaps, anomalies, and remediation requirements.
• Define reusable architectural patterns, templates, and best practices to support future domain onboarding.
• Develop a standardized onboarding playbook for migrating legacy data systems to Databricks.
• Produce architecture blueprints and technical documentation.
• Lead knowledge transfer sessions with technical and business stakeholders.
• Present executive-level readouts, including roadmap recommendations and next-phase guidance.
• Lead end-to-end architecture design for a Databricks Lakehouse environment, including Medallion (Bronze/Silver/Gold) data layer strategy and security, governance, and access control frameworks.
• Conduct discovery and current-state assessments of HR and succession planning data systems, including data inventory and lineage, data quality, dependencies, and integration points.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed