IT Tech Lead

The Midtown Group; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Midtown Group is seeking an IT Technical Lead / Lead Architect to own the full-scale technical picture, including data pipelines, Databricks architecture, and integrations across Azure-based platforms. You will mentor teams and translate business goals into scalable technical roadmaps.

On-site in Annapolis, MD, you will drive governance, CI/CD standards, and vendor collaboration while evaluating emerging technologies to improve operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience in Databricks architecture, API integrations, and CI/CD within a Microsoft Azure and Power BI ecosystem.
• 8+ years of progressive engineering experience across IT/OT and cloud environments, with 2–3+ years in a Technical Lead/senior role.
• 3+ years in heavy industrial/multi-site environments such as construction, materials handling, logistics, or manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Systems/Software Engineering or related field; Azure Solutions Architect, Databricks, TOGAF, or ITIL v4 are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the full-scale technical picture, driving data pipelines, data architecture, and Databricks in a cloud-first Azure environment.
• Lead application integrations and API implementations across ERP, operational platforms, and legacy systems.
• Develop scalable reference architectures and roadmaps aligning with business goals.
• Mentor engineering and operations teams, foster a people-first culture, and manage governance through CAB.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and provide strategic recommendations for enterprise upgrades.

Skills

Databricks architecture

API integrations

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud engineering

Data modeling

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Engineering

Tools

Databricks

Power BI

Azure

Job description

About the Opportunity

We are at a pivotal point in our growth across the Mid-Atlantic region and are one year into a three-year enterprise replatforming initiative. Operating on a cloud-first, "buy over build" strategy within a Microsoft Azure environment, we are modernizing our core ERP and operating platforms while rolling out enterprise-grade data and analytics capabilities.

Reporting directly to the CTO, the IT Technical Lead will serve as the Lead Architect for the business. You will own the full-scale technical picture—specifically driving application integrations, data pipelines, and Databricks architecture—while mentoring our internal engineering and operational teams.

We are looking for a modern, collaborative leader who thrives as a translator between business stakeholders and technical execution, and who is passionate about developing people and building scalable enterprise architectures.

Please note: This role requires working on-site in Annapolis, MD.

What You Will Do

Data Architecture, Integrations & Cloud Engineering

• Databricks & Data Pipelines: Own the architecture, integration, and CI/CD pipelines for our data environment, ensuring seamless data flow from core enterprise applications into Databricks and Microsoft Power BI.
• Semantic Modeling: Build, analyze, and troubleshoot semantic models to support enterprise reporting and bleeding-edge analytics.
• Application Integrations: Lead the design and implementation of API and appliance-based integrations across our Microsoft Azure cloud environment, connecting our new ERP, operational platforms, and legacy private-cloud systems.
• Enterprise Reference Architecture: Translate corporate business goals into scalable technical roadmaps, standardizing architectures and development guidelines across all regional operating divisions.
• Emerging Tech Evaluation: Evaluate emerging technologies (such as AI logistics engines and edge analytics) and recommend strategic upgrades that drive operational efficiency.

Architecture Governance & Delivery

• CI/CD & Code Standards: Enforce strict CI/CD pipeline standards, code reviews, and technical documentation practices.
• Change Management: Chair the corporate Change Advisory Board (CAB) and coordinate software upgrade cycles, integrations, and cutovers to ensure zero operational disruption.
• Partner & Vendor Alignment: Act as the primary technical interface for third-party systems integrators, implementation partners and software/hardware vendors, managing technical deliverables and risk registers for multi-million-dollar transformation initiatives.
• Mentor & Grow Talent: Lead, mentor, and direct cross-functional technical staff (integration, network, security, and operational support teams).
• People-First Culture: Establish skills matrices, performance objectives, and clear career growth frameworks. Foster a supportive environment where team members are encouraged to learn, innovate, and develop both their technical and soft skills.
• Business Translation: Bridge the gap between technical teams and non-technical executives, translating business requirements into clear architectural plans.

What We Are Looking For

• Core Data & Integration Tech (Must-Have): Proven hands-on experience in Databricks architecture, application/API integrations, and CI/CD pipelines within a Microsoft Azure and Power BI ecosystem. Note: Strong Databricks experience is highly preferred; however, exceptional candidates who check every other box and possess deep Snowflake architecture experience will also be considered.
• Experience: 8+ years of progressive engineering experience across IT/OT and cloud environments, with at least 2–3+ years in a Technical Lead, Solution Architect, or Engineering Management role.
• Industry Background: 3+ years of experience in construction, materials handling, logistics, transport, manufacturing, or a related heavy industrial/multi-site environment.
• Leadership & Communication: Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills. We need a collaborative leader who excels at translating between business and technology and who prioritizes mentoring and elevating their team.
• Education & Certifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field preferred. Certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect, Databricks certifications, TOGAF, or ITIL v4 are a strong plus.