Lead Data Architect: Cloud Data Platform & AI

Humana Inc; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 129,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Humana Inc in Frisco, Texas is seeking a Lead Data Architect to design and govern enterprise data architectures across cloud platforms such as Azure, Databricks, and Snowflake. You will translate business needs into long-term data solutions and mentor teams.

The role requires 8+ years in solution or enterprise architecture, strong API/event-driven experience, and a focus on secure, scalable data platforms with governance and AI-enabled capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field is required.
• 8+ years in solution, data, or enterprise architecture roles.
• Hands-on experience with Azure, Databricks, Snowflake and modern data architectures.
• Strong API-based, event-driven, and distributed system experience.
• Knowledge of secure data solutions including identity management and data protection.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive enterprise data, analytics, and architecture strategy across Azure, Databricks, Snowflake.
• Lead design and implementation of scalable, secure data platform solutions.
• Establish architecture standards and best practices for data integration and governance.
• Partner with engineering, product, governance, and security teams to align with objectives.
• Provide technical leadership for API, event-driven, and real-time integration architectures.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and AI capabilities to deliver business value.
• Mentor engineering teams and oversee strategic platform investments.
• Drive architecture reviews and ensure compliance with governance standards.

Skills

API-based architectures

Event-driven architectures

Distributed systems

Stakeholder management

AI/ML knowledge

Data architecture experience

Security design experience

Real-time data integration

Cloud data platforms

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field

Master's Degree

Tools

Azure

Databricks

Snowflake

Job description

Humana Inc in Frisco, Texas is seeking a Lead Data Architect to design and govern enterprise data architectures across cloud platforms such as Azure, Databricks, and Snowflake. You will translate business needs into long-term data solutions and mentor teams.

The role requires 8+ years in solution or enterprise architecture, strong API/event-driven experience, and a focus on secure, scalable data platforms with governance and AI-enabled capabilities.