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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Data Architect - **Company:** The Smart - **Location:** Tallahassee, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Cloud Database, Information Systems, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Mart, Data Warehousing, Python (Programming Language), Metadata Standards, Operational Data Store, Role-Based Access Control, Scala (Programming Language), Data Processing, Azure Data Factory, Apache Spark, Data Strategy, Information Technology, Data Lineage, Collibra, Data Management, Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Pipelines, Databricks - **Published:** May 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=00916270494d1dc4 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Technology management?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent professional experience * 7 or more years of experience managing enterprise data architecture or large-scale data engineering initiatives * Strong leadership experience managing data architects or technical architecture teams * Strong expertise with Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse, and Azure Purview * 7 or more years of experience in ETL development, data engineering, or data architecture * Strong experience with Spark, Python, Scala, and large-scale data processing frameworks * Advanced SQL expertise across complex enterprise data environments * Strong understanding of data governance, security protocols, Azure RBAC, and compliance frameworks * Proven experience designing scalable data pipelines and cloud data architectures Preferred Qualifications * Experience with AWS data warehouse solutions including S3 or DataSync * Familiarity with compliance requirements such as criminal justice data, healthcare data, or personally identifiable information * Microsoft Azure certifications or Databricks certifications Core Skills & Attributes * Strong leadership and strategic planning capabilities * Ability to design and govern large-scale enterprise data systems * Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities * High attention to data quality, security, and compliance * Ability to operate effectively in complex, regulated environments ## Description The Lead Data Architect provides enterprise-level leadership for data architecture, governance, and cloud data engineering initiatives. This role is responsible for defining data strategy, leading architecture standards, and managing large-scale data modernization efforts within an Azure-based ecosystem. The position oversees a team of data architects and ensures alignment of data platforms, models, and governance practices with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements., Enterprise Data Architecture Leadership * Define and lead enterprise data architecture strategy, roadmap, and standards * Oversee architecture across operational data stores, data warehouses, and data marts * Ensure consistency across data models, schemas, and integration patterns * Manage development of logical models, physical models, and source-to-target mappings Leadership & Team Management * Lead, mentor, and manage a team of data architects and technical resources * Provide technical guidance, coaching, and quality oversight * Allocate architectural resources across initiatives in coordination with program and project leadership * Establish and enforce standards for data modeling, governance, and documentation Data Governance & Quality * Define and enforce data governance frameworks, metadata standards, and naming conventions * Lead enterprise data quality initiatives including validation, traceability, and lineage tracking * Ensure compliance with enterprise governance, security standards, and regulatory requirements * Maintain consistency and quality across all data assets Azure Cloud Data Engineering & Technical Strategy * Guide design of enterprise cloud data platforms using Azure tools and services * Provide technical leadership for ETL pipeline design, data processing, and architecture decisions * Support optimization strategies for scalability, performance, and reliability * Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to data architecture Cross-Functional Collaboration * Collaborate with business leadership, architects, engineering teams, and program stakeholders * Participate in architecture reviews, solution design sessions, and project intake processes * Promote adoption of data governance practices and data-driven decision-making across the organization Documentation & Standards Compliance * Ensure all architectural artifacts meet enterprise standards and documentation requirements * Maintain documentation including data models, governance frameworks, and migration strategies * Review and approve technical deliverables produced by the data architecture team ## Related Videos - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - CSS is DOOMed](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1838-wearedevelopers-live-css-is-doomed) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Hate organising your photos? 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