Data Architect and Strategy - AI Integration & Deployment (Remote with travel - 1099 - Independent Contractor)

CompassX is a boutique business and technology consulting firm seeking a Data Architect and Strategy - AI Integration & Deployment to design and own the end-to-end data architecture underpinning GenAI application deployments.

Requirements

• Senior Data Architecture Experience: 10+ years across data engineering, architecture, or a closely related discipline
• Modern Data Platform Fluency: Deep familiarity with lakehouse architectures, with hands-on Databricks experience strongly preferred
• GenAI Context: Experience working in or adjacent to AI/ML application development
• Consulting & Stakeholder Acumen: Experience in a consulting or client-facing delivery environment
• Builder Mentality: You're not just an advisor — you write code, build pipelines, and validate your own designs
• AI-Ready Mindset: You embrace AI tooling as a force multiplier and are excited to operate at the intersection of modern data infrastructure and applied GenAI delivery

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus
• PTO, holidays, and sabbatical program
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plan with company match from day one
• Learning and professional development support
• Small-firm culture with direct access to leadership