Remote Data Solutions Architect - AWS/Databricks Lead

Commence; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Commence is seeking a Senior Data/Platform Architect to lead end-to-end data solutions in cloud-native environments, primarily AWS and Databricks. You will define scalable patterns, guide cross-functional teams, and shape implementation strategy in a security-conscious healthcare/government context.

The role requires 8–10+ years in relevant fields, strong data governance, and experience documenting architectures. Remote-friendly with a strong emphasis on compliance and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain government security clearance.
• 8–10+ years in solution architecture, data engineering, or platform engineering.

Responsibilities

• Architect and lead end-to-end data solutions across cloud-native environments (AWS, Databricks).
• Define scalable architecture patterns and reference implementations.
• Collaborate with product/delivery teams to translate business needs into scalable data architectures.
• Produce documentation including design specifications and data flow diagrams.
• Lead solutioning in pre-sales or discovery as needed.
• Ensure alignment with security, HIPAA, FedRAMP, NIST.

Skills

Solution architecture

Data engineering

AWS Databricks Spark

Security & HIPAA

Cross-functional leadership

Pre-sales / discovery

Architecture documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

Lucidchart

Draw.io

Job description

Commence is seeking a Senior Data/Platform Architect to lead end-to-end data solutions in cloud-native environments, primarily AWS and Databricks. You will define scalable patterns, guide cross-functional teams, and shape implementation strategy in a security-conscious healthcare/government context.

The role requires 8–10+ years in relevant fields, strong data governance, and experience documenting architectures. Remote-friendly with a strong emphasis on compliance and collaboration.