NexGen Technologies, Inc. · 4 hours ago
Azure Databricks Architect (Remote, Part-Time)
United States
Part-time
Remote
Senior Level
$70/hr - $90/hr
5+ years expNexGen Technologies, Inc. is a leading IT services firm specializing in delivering innovative solutions to federal government clients. They are seeking an Azure Databricks Architect to support large-scale data and analytics modernization initiatives, focusing on transforming legacy data ecosystems through enterprise data strategies.
Information Technology
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Advise stakeholders and translate business, data, and mission requirements into secure, scalable, and reliable Azure Databricks–based architectures
Design and implement modern data and analytics platform leveraging Azure Databricks, Delta Lake, and Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS)
Architect end‑to‑end data ingestion, transformation, orchestration, and analytics pipelines aligned with federal mandates and modernization priorities
Develop future‑state data architecture roadmaps, lead proofs of concept, and present modernization pathways for migrating legacy data systems to Azure
Evaluate and estimate the financial and operational impact of alternative data architecture approaches
Collaborate routinely with developers, data engineers, analysts, and cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment and technical quality
Contribute to the standardization and maturation of cloud‑based data engineering and analytics service offerings
Other duties may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Must have federal government experience to be considered
5+ years of experience designing and implementing Azure‑based data architectures, including analytics, data engineering, and data platform modernization
5+ years of enterprise architecture experience across on‑prem to cloud modernization, data integration, DevOps, and cloud transformation projects
3+ years architecting Azure Databricks solutions, including Spark‑based ETL/ELT pipelines, Delta Lake, and large‑scale data processing
3+ years working with advanced cloud concepts such as Serverless compute, containers, CI/CD pipelines, and Azure DevOps Repos/Pipelines
Deep expertise with Azure data services such as Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure SQL, Azure Event Hub, Azure Functions, and related components
Experience developing data governance frameworks, including security, lineage, cataloging, and best practices for federal cloud environments
Strong oral and written communication skills, analytical thinking, and collaborative mindset
Federal government experience is required (DOI experience preferred)
The successful candidate will also be able to pass background screening prior to employment
US Citizenship, legal permanent residence, or US work authorization with minimum 3 years of US presence is required due to federal contract requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field—or equivalent experience
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
Must be able to consistently use a keyboard, mouse, computer, and other office productivity tools
Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information in person, over the phone, and on and off camera with videoconferencing tools
For remote positions, a minimum standard internet speed for optimal performance of 50 x 25 (50 mbps download x 25 mbps upload) is required
For remote positions, a dedicated workspace, free from ongoing interruptions, is required to protect sensitive but unclassified federal information
Preferred
Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect, or Databricks Certified Data Engineer/Architect
Benefits
Flexible schedule
Company
NexGen Technologies, Inc.
Since 1997, NexGen Technologies, Inc.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase