Senior Data & AI Architect — Build Scalable AI & Data Solutions

CDM Smith; Rochester (NH); On-site; USD 123,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Data and AI Architect to join the Data & AI Technology group. You will lead architectural design for data and AI solutions, collaborating with data scientists, engineers, and business units to deliver scalable, secure and high-value analytics capabilities.

Ideal candidates bring advanced data architecture experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for leveraging AI/ML to drive client outcomes across the AEC industry.

Qualifications

• Advanced understanding of data management lifecycle, including governance and security.
• Strong knowledge of Azure cloud services and Databricks.
• Understanding Azure well-architected framework principles and applying them to Data & AI solutions.
• Expert in designing highly complex data and AI architectures.
• Excellent written and oral communication for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Innovative, analytical thinking to create value and improve processes.
• Detail-oriented with ability to lead complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design architecture for data and AI solutions ensuring scalability, security, and reliability.
• Translate business requirements into technical designs with stakeholders.
• Create architectural docs for data and AI solutions.
• Scale data/AI solutions across business units.
• Collaborate with data scientists, data engineers, data analysts, and stakeholders.
• Stay current with new data technologies, tools, and best practices.

Skills

Data governance

Data architecture

Data integration

Metadata management

Data quality management

Data administration

Security & operations

Data stewardship

Master data management

Azure cloud services

Databricks

Azure Well-Architected framework

Architectural design

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

5 years related experience

Equivalent additional related experience considered

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Databricks

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Data and AI Architect to join the Data & AI Technology group. You will lead architectural design for data and AI solutions, collaborating with data scientists, engineers, and business units to deliver scalable, secure and high-value analytics capabilities.

Ideal candidates bring advanced data architecture experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for leveraging AI/ML to drive client outcomes across the AEC industry.