Senior Data & AI Architect, Azure & Databricks

CDM Smith; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 123,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Data and AI Architect to join our Data & AI Technology group. You will design and implement scalable, secure data and AI architectures, collaborating with business units and data scientists to deliver actionable insights for AEC projects.

You will lead the development of architectural documents, guide cross‑functional teams, and stay ahead of emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge for CDM Smith across global practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 5 years of related experience in data/AI architecture.
• Strong knowledge of Azure cloud services and Databricks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement architecture for data and AI solutions that are scalable, secure, and reliable.
• Collaborate with business units to translate requirements into technical designs.
• Create architecture and technical design documents for data and AI solutions.
• Scale data and AI capabilities across multiple units and projects.
• Work with data scientists, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver solutions.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and apply best practices.

Skills

Data governance

Azure

Databricks

AI/ML

Data architecture

Communication

Critical thinking

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Databricks

Azure

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Data and AI Architect to join our Data & AI Technology group. You will design and implement scalable, secure data and AI architectures, collaborating with business units and data scientists to deliver actionable insights for AEC projects.

You will lead the development of architectural documents, guide cross‑functional teams, and stay ahead of emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge for CDM Smith across global practices.