Data Architect

*Description*
Client is seeking a expert-level Data Architect to help define and lead the future state of their enterprise data platform.
The organization is in an early-stage data maturity journey, having implemented a Databricks-based data platform in Azure, with Azure Data Factory for ingestion and Power BI for reporting.
However, the environment has been highly project-driven, lacking:
Defined data domains
Structured data products
A long-term architectural roadmap
A cohesive enterprise data strategy
This role will:
Lead the design and architecture of the enterprise data platform
Establish standards, frameworks, and best practices
Define roadmaps and future-state architecture
Partner with business stakeholders to translate vague requirements into structured design
Collaborate with an enterprise architect, data engineers, and leadership
Help ensure the platform is scalable and ready for AI use cases
This is a high-impact, highly visible role with significant influence over direction.
*Skills*
Data architecture, databricks, data modeling, Etl, Sql, Cloud, power bi, Azure, azure data factory, financial services
*Top Skills Details*
Data architecture,databricks,data modeling,Etl,Sql,Cloud,power bi
*Additional Skills & Qualifications*
Azure ecosystem familiarity (ADF, Azure platform)
Power BI exposure
AWS experience with Databricks (acceptable crossover)
Financial services (helpful but not required)
Exposure to data domains / data products concepts
*Experience Level*
Expert Level
*Job Type & Location*This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Topeka, KS.
*Pay and Benefits*The pay range for this position is $133000.00 - $177000.00/yr.
Medical, dental, vision, 401K, 15% bonus, employee events, etc.
*Workplace Type*This is a hybrid position in Topeka,KS.
*Application Deadline*This position is anticipated to close on Jul 17, 2026.

About TEKsystems


We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services


We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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