Data Architect

Description: Client is seeking a senior‑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. Responsibilities 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 Qualifications Expert level in data architecture, Databricks, data modeling, ETL, SQL, cloud, Power BI, Azure, Azure Data Factory Azure ecosystem familiarity (ADF, Azure platform) Power BI exposure AWS experience with Databricks (acceptable crossover) Financial services background (helpful but not required) Exposure to data domains / data products concepts Pay & Benefits The pay range for this position is $133,000.00 – $177,000.00 per year. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), 15% bonus, employee events, and more. Workplace Type Hybrid position based in Topeka, KS. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on July 16, 2026. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr