Lead Cloud Data Architect – AI & Data Platform (Remote)

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 8,500 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Generous time off

Job summary

The Cloud Data Architect will focus on IT modernization and CTO initiatives at HHSC. This role leads strategic projects, guiding cloud data and AI work across teams, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to security standards.

','The position requires extensive experience in cloud architectures, data governance, and collaboration with CTO leadership. Telework may be eligible depending on policy; on-site work is required in Austin, TX.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a BS/BA in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, AI or related field is preferred.
• 10+ years IT experience in global environments including cloud-based components.
• 5+ years architecture/engineering of enterprise IT solutions in cloud/hybrid environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead CTO strategic initiatives and technology projects; conduct studies and prepare initiative reports with findings and recommendations.
• Drive cross-functional data/AI initiatives across agency systems and other entities; coordinate planning and scheduling.
• Design and administer highly scalable cloud-based data systems; ensure data security compliance.
• Coordinate solution implementation: analyze systems, develop/revise code, test, and deploy.
• Mentor staff on new technologies and best practices; manage multiple deadlines.

Skills

Cloud Data Architecture

Data pipelines

AI/ML foundations

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/Google)

Agile / Scrum

Technical writing & diagrams

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related field

Tools

JIRA software

Job description

The Cloud Data Architect will focus on IT modernization and CTO initiatives at HHSC. This role leads strategic projects, guiding cloud data and AI work across teams, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to security standards.

','The position requires extensive experience in cloud architectures, data governance, and collaboration with CTO leadership. Telework may be eligible depending on policy; on-site work is required in Austin, TX.