Lead Data Architect - Remote

Kforce has a client in San Antonio, TX that is seeking a Databricks Lakehouse Architect to lead the design and implementation of a modern data platform. This role will drive end-to-end architecture, establish scalable data patterns, and create a repeatable onboarding framework for future data domains and legacy system migrations. 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
• 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
• Strong experience designing and implementing Databricks Lakehouse architectures
• Hands-on expertise with medallion data modeling (Bronze/Silver/Gold)
• Experience with data governance, security, and access controls in cloud data platforms
• Proven ability to conduct data discovery, profiling, and quality assessments
• Experience building proof-of-concept data pipelines and reference architectures
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present to both technical and executive audiences