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Databricks Solution Architect

TEKsystems
$88.00 - $126.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Maryland, Catonsville
Jul 30, 2025
Description Client is seeking a Chief Databricks Solutions Architect, someone who can listen to the customer's needs and requirements and then translate those into visionary solutions. This might mean incremental improvements or, in some cases, significant architectural shifts. This person must also be tuned in to emerging technologies and proactively seeking opportunities to drive efficiency. Whether through reduced effort, lower costs, or faster delivery. Equally important is communication. The Chief Databricks Solutions Architect must be able to clearly articulate to the customer the advantages of proposed solutions, explain to Program Leadership how we would implement them (including key risks and assumptions), and guide individual team leads on why certain technical decisions should or should not be made. Ultimately, this role is about setting a strategic vision and then collaborating with stakeholders across all levels to make that vision real. This role is primarily to support the migration of EMR to Databricks migration, SAS to Databricks migration, and a Databricks Medallion Re-architecture. The migration absolutely needs to be completed by 01/31/2026. Seeking a highly skilled Databricks Solution(s) Architect expert to support The data systems as well as the next level modernization. Really seeking an exceptionally strong Databricks resource to assist with what's next for Databricks, Data Architecture, Data pipelies, and Databricks Genie model servicing (or how Genie-Databricks' natural language interface for querying structured data-is deployed, managed, and integrated into applications or agent systems.) This role is responsible for defining, maintaining, and optimizing data models and architecture that support enterprise-level analytics across complex healthcare datasets within a secure AWS cloud environment. The Data Architect will play a critical role in the modernization of the platform by ensuring scalable, high-performing, and reusable data designs aligned with CMS' mission. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design, documentation, and implementation of logical and physical data models, data dictionaries, and metadata repositories in support of the pipeline and analytics functions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data ingestion, transformation, and curation strategies aligned with CMS' requirements. Support development of AWS-based data architecture solutions including Redshift, S3, Databricks, RDS, and Spectrum. Design and maintain integration, cleansing, and curated layers to ensure accurate and performant analytical outputs. Lead architecture reviews and provide strategic input on performance optimization, data standardization, and quality assurance frameworks. Guide the evolution and governance of the MIDAS data model to support new regulatory requirements, scalability needs, and enhanced interoperability. Participate in the design and deployment of ETL/ELT pipelines, ensuring robust error handling, data lineage tracking, and versioning. Provide leadership for audit support activities and documentation for FISMA, CMS ARS 5.0, and other compliance requirements. Define best practices and contribute to the development of reusable data architecture patterns and engineering standards. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field. Minimum 8+ years of experience in data architecture, data modeling, and enterprise analytics solutions. Experience with AWS cloud data tools (e.g., S3, Redshift, RDS, CloudFormation, IAM). Proficient in Databricks and modern data lake architecture patterns. Strong experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL) and dimensional modeling techniques. Proficiency with ETL/ELT development in large-scale environments; strong understanding of data pipelines and data lifecycle. Knowledge of data governance, metadata management, and data quality frameworks. Familiarity with Agile/Scrum or SAFe Agile methodologies and DevSecOps principles. Strong documentation and communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Skills data modeling, analytics, design, data dictionaries, metadata repositories, data ingestion, data transformation, data curation, Redshift, S3, Databricks, RDS, Spectrum., performance optimization, data standardization, quality assurance, governance, ETL/ELT pipelines, error handling, data lineage tracking, versioning, CloudFormation, IAM, modern data lake architecture patterns, relational databases, dimensional modeling, data pipelines, data lifecycle, metadata management, Agile/Scrum, DevSecOps, CMS program experience, CMS Technical Reference Architecture (TRA), CMS Target Lifecycle (TLC), Working knowledge of SAS Viya, Working knowledge of QuickSight, Experience with healthcare or ACA-related data, FISMA audits, Section 508 compliance, CMS Acceptable Risk Safeguards (ARS 5.0) Top Skills Details data modeling,analytics,design,data dictionaries,metadata repositories,data ingestion,data transformation,data curation,Redshift,S3,Databricks,RDS,Spectrum.,performance optimization,data standardization,quality assurance,governance,ETL/ELT pipelines,erro Additional Skills & Qualifications Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting CMS programs and understanding of the CMS Technical Reference Architecture (TRA) and Target Lifecycle (TLC). Working knowledge of SAS Viya, QuickSight, or similar analytics/reporting tools. Experience with healthcare or ACA-related data (e.g., QHP, HICS, HIOS). Experience supporting FISMA audits, Section 508 compliance, and CMS Acceptable Risk Safeguards (ARS 5.0). Experience Level Expert Level Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $88.00 - $126.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 5, 2025. h4>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.