American Workforce Solutions · 7 hours ago
Data & AI Architect
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expAmerican Workforce Solutions is seeking a Data & AI Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of their enterprise data and AI strategy. This role is crucial for shaping the future of the data ecosystem, driving modernization initiatives across AWS and Azure, and ensuring compliance for advanced analytics and self-service capabilities.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Define and own the enterprise data & AI architecture roadmap, aligning with business and regulatory requirements and identifying high-impact AI use cases across customer experience, operations, and business insights
Lead data architecture innovation through proofs-of-concept and pilot programs, including the migration from SQL Server to Azure Fabric Lakehouse, ensuring business continuity for BI/reporting
Champion self-service reporting & analytics through Power BI and emerging AI tools
Enable a 360-degree customer view by integrating Salesforce CRM, NetSuite ERP, and other enterprise platforms
Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML, data virtualization, knowledge graphs) that enhance data capabilities
Define, maintain, and enforce data architecture principles, standards, patterns, and policies
Establish enterprise patterns and standards for data modeling, lineage, metadata, and quality
Develop canonical data models and enable data reusability across business domains
Architect data integration across AWS-based source systems (Couchbase, MySQL, DynamoDB, Influx DB), Salesforce, NetSuite, and Azure Fabric as the central Data Lakehouse
Lead the adoption of AI/ML platforms and frameworks within the Azure and AWS ecosystems
Collaborate with business insights, operations, and finance teams to operationalize AI/ML models & solutions while ensuring scalability
Ensure all data and AI solutions adhere to FCC, HIPAA, PCI, and other relevant regulations
Establish and enforce data governance, privacy, and security frameworks
Implement best practices for data quality, metadata management, and lineage tracking
Partner with IT, business leaders, and product owners to deliver a unified, multi-company data strategy
Mentor and guide data engineers, BI developers, and other architects
Act as a thought leader, influencing the organization’s culture toward data-driven decision-making and AI adoption
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering
10+ years of experience in enterprise data architecture, with deep expertise across Azure and AWS ecosystems
Proven track record of data platform modernization and cloud-native lakehouse architecture and migration with Azure Fabric
Strong knowledge of databases (SQL & NoSQL), data warehousing, streaming platforms (Kafka), and data integration frameworks
Proficiency in SQL, Python, and modern data orchestration tools
Hands-on experience with Power BI, Azure Fabric, and AWS data services
Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT tools, data cataloging, metadata management, and data lineage tools
Experience leading enterprise AI/ML adoption, including MLOps, model governance, and scaling AI solutions
Strong understanding of data privacy, regulatory compliance (HIPAA, FCC, etc.), and governance best practices
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent communication skills for stakeholder management and executive updates
Ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences
Experience working with cross-functional teams and vendor partners
Program/project leadership of complex, multi-domain technical initiatives
Self-starter with strong organizational and time management skills, self-directed, and able to handle multiple priorities with demanding timeframes
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and staff to create a high-quality results-driven, team-oriented environment
Demonstrated ability to use discretion, make sound decisions, and maintain confidentiality
Proficient in MS Office, modern communication tools for virtual teams (i.e., MS Teams)
Preferred
Familiarity with Salesforce, NetSuite, and enterprise application integration
Experience building customer 360 platforms
Experience in telecom, healthcare, or regulated industries
Certifications in Azure Data/AI, AWS Data/AI, or enterprise architecture (TOGAF, Zachman, etc.)
Company
American Workforce Solutions
Welcome to American Workforce Solutions! We are a small boutique IT Staffing solutions company with technical depth across a wide spectrum of enterprise-critical functions.
Founded in 2021Scottsdale, Arizona, US
11-50 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Dan Zelek
Managing Partner
Joe Mattuch
Partner | IT Contract & Direct Hire Staffing Solutions.
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