Senior IT Architect - Carlsbad

Salary: $143,000 - 185,000 per year Requirements:

• Over 8 years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or cloud-based data/AI solutions.
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• Proven expertise in multi-cloud environments, including AWS and Azure, particularly S3, Redshift, Glue, Lambda, Kinesis, Azure Data Lake, Synapse Analytics, and Fabric.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Databricks and/or Fabric Lakehouse, focusing on developing scalable data pipelines and enhancing Delta Lake storage performance.
• Strong proficiency in PySpark, Python, SQL, and Power BI for data processing, visualization, ETL/ELT, and transformation activities.
• Experience with RAG architectures, vector databases, and agentic AI frameworks for enterprise-level knowledge retrieval.
• Solid understanding of cloud security protocols, IAM roles, encryption methods, and compliance standards such as GDPR and HIPAA.
• Familiarity with CI/CD methodologies for data solutions using platforms like GitHub, GitHub Actions, Terraform, and Azure DevOps.
• Background in creating real-time and batch data processing systems utilizing Kafka, Kinesis, Spark Streaming, or Event Hubs.
• Strong analytical skills for troubleshooting, optimizing performance, and deploying AI/ML models in cloud settings.
• Leadership capabilities to guide technical decisions and navigate teams toward data-centric enterprise solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, enabling the translation of complex technical and AI concepts into business-oriented solutions.
• Collaborative experience working across IT, business, and AI/analytics teams.
• Competence in producing AI/ML user documentation, solution architecture blueprints, and diagrams.
• Enthusiasm for continuous learning, innovation, and keeping up with the latest trends in cloud, AI, and data technologies.

• Design, develop, and deploy secure, scalable, and high-performance data solutions using AWS, Microsoft Azure, Databricks, and Microsoft Fabric (Power BI).
• Create and architect comprehensive multi-cloud data platforms, ensuring seamless integration across various enterprise data sources along with storage, processing, AI services, and consumption layers.
• Establish and uphold data governance, security, and compliance protocols within AWS and Azure cloud environments, ensuring proper access controls and data protection measures are in place.
• Lead the evaluation and deployment of cloud-based data frameworks, including data lakes, data warehouses, real-time streaming, and advanced analytics.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Data Engineers, Data Scientists, AI/ML Engineers, Security Architects, and Business Analysts, to promote the adoption of contemporary data and AI architectures.
• Develop and maintain guidelines for data modeling, cataloging, lineage tracking, and metadata management within Databricks, Redshift, Synapse, Fabric Lakehouse, and Power BI environments.
• Foster innovation in data integration, AI-generated data mesh strategies, autonomous AI workflows, and self-service analytics capabilities for enterprise users.

• AI
• AWS
• Lambda
• Redshift
• Architect
• Azure
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• Databricks
• DevOps
• ETL
• Fabric
• GitHub
• IAM
• Kafka
• Power BI
• Python
• PySpark
• SQL
• Security
• Spark
• Terraform
• Support

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We are a leading company focused on leveraging cutting-edge technology to transform data solutions. Located in California, we offer a dynamic work environment with a standard Monday to Friday schedule. We provide a competitive compensation package, including a salary range between $143,000.00 and $185,000.00, along with the potential for a variable annual bonus based on performance. Our comprehensive benefits include national medical, dental, and vision plans, paid time off, parental leave, retirement savings programs, and employee stock purchase opportunities. We are dedicated to supporting our employees professional development and overall well-being.

last updated 33 week of 2026