Senior Architect

Architect III CVX2JP00030826 Client: Chevron Location: Houston, TX Responsibilities • Technology Evaluation & Vendor Management: Lead the analysis of alternatives, proof of concepts (PoCs) and selection of vendor technologies (e.g., Data/AI Agent Marketplace, Metadata Management, Data Observability/Audit capabilities) . • Solution Architecture & System Integration: Design end-to-end solutions leveraging Azure services, Databricks and various vendor solutions such as, Collibra, Montecarlo, Service Now, etc. • Implementation & Deployment: Provide technical leadership and hands-on guidance to engineering teams during the implementation and integration phases, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and cost-effective. • Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders to drive the translation of business requirements into robust technical specifications and architectural plans. • Performance Optimization & Observability: Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize platforms and solutions and associated data pipelines, designing for supportability and operational excellence. • Documentation & Best Practices: Create comprehensive documentation including architecture diagrams, data flow diagrams, technical specifications, and best practices. Required Technical Skills • 10+ years of experience in technology roles with proven delivery in complex environments, • Deep expertise in Azure data services: Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS Gen2), Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Cosmos DB, • Proficiency with Databricks platform: Hands-on experience with Azure Databricks, Apache Spark, Delta Lake, and Databricks Unity Catalog for unified governance, • Strong programming/scripting skills: Proficiency in SQL, Python, Poweshell, CI/CD pipelines, for development, debugging, and automation, • Strong knowledge of Identity & Access Management, DevOps, GitHub and Automation frameworks. Familiarity with AI/ML services, APIs, and integration patterns, • Data management technologies: Experience in implementing tools and frameworks for metadata management, data marketplace, and data observability/audit capabilities, • Architectural design & methodologies: Expertise in designing data architectures (e.g., Lakehouse, Medallion Architecture) and applying enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, DAMA-DMBOK), • System integration experience: Proven ability to integrate disparate data systems and vendor technologies into a seamless ecosystem. Required Functional/Domain Knowledge • Ability to work autonomously and lead technical and analysis initiatives • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement • Relevant Certifications such as: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Data Engineer Associate, or Databricks Certifications. • Excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.