Federal Azure Databricks Architect for Data Modernization

Frey Consulting Group; United States; On-site; USD 96,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

NexGen Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Azure Databricks Architect to lead federal data modernization efforts.

The role requires translating business and mission needs into secure, scalable data solutions within a government context, balancing tactical delivery with strategic architecture discussions. You will collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and project managers in an Agile environment, ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-53 and security controls, and drive end-to-end data pipelines

Qualifications

• 5+ years designing Azure-based data architectures, including analytics, data engineering, and data platform modernization.
• 5+ years enterprise architecture experience across on-prem to cloud modernization, data integration, DevOps, and cloud transformation projects.
• 3+ years architecting Azure Databricks solutions, including Spark-based ETL/ELT pipelines, Delta Lake, and large-scale data processing.

Responsibilities

• Advise stakeholders and translate business, data, and mission requirements into secure, scalable, and reliable Azure Databricks-based architectures.
• Design and implement modern data and analytics platform leveraging Azure Databricks, Delta Lake, and Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS).
• Architect end-to-end data ingestion, transformation, orchestration, and analytics pipelines aligned with federal mandates and modernization priorities.
• Develop future-state data architecture roadmaps, lead proofs of concept, and present modernization pathways for migrating legacy data systems to Azure.
• Evaluate and estimate the financial and operational impact of alternative data architecture approaches.
• Collaborate routinely with developers, data engineers, analysts, and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and technical quality.
• Contribute to the standardization and maturation of cloud-based data engineering and analytics service offerings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT/CS/Data Eng or related field

Tools

Azure Databricks

Delta Lake

Azure Data Lake Storage

Azure SQL

Azure Event Hub

Azure Functions

Azure DevOps Repos/Pipelines

CI/CD

Containers

Job description

NexGen Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Azure Databricks Architect to lead federal data modernization efforts.

The role requires translating business and mission needs into secure, scalable data solutions within a government context, balancing tactical delivery with strategic architecture discussions. You will collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and project managers in an Agile environment, ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-53 and security controls, and drive end-to-end data pipelines