Senior Data & AI Architect — Azure & Databricks Leader

CDM Smith; BLOOMINGTON (MN); 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 drive architecture for data and AI solutions, collaborating with business units to translate needs into scalable, secure designs and leading cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights for AEC projects.

The role emphasizes innovation, research, and ongoing learning, with responsibilities spanning documentation, standards, and cross-disciplinary collaboration across our global practice.

Qualifications

• Advanced understanding of data management lifecycle including governance, architecture, integration, metadata and security.
• Excellent communication with technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design architecture for data and AI solutions that are scalable, secure, and reliable.
• Collaborate with business units to translate requirements into technical designs.
• Create detailed data/AI architecture and technical design documents.
• Lead and mentor data scientists, engineers, and analysts across the team.
• Stay updated on new technologies and best practices in data technology.

Skills

Azure

Databricks

Data governance

Data architecture

Communication

AI/ML

Education

Bachelor's Degree

5 years related experience

Tools

Azure cloud services

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Data and AI Architect to join our Data & AI Technology group. You will drive architecture for data and AI solutions, collaborating with business units to translate needs into scalable, secure designs and leading cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights for AEC projects.

The role emphasizes innovation, research, and ongoing learning, with responsibilities spanning documentation, standards, and cross-disciplinary collaboration across our global practice.