The Senior Data Architect will shape the future of UCLA Health’s enterprise data ecosystem, defining the architectural vision, establishing enterprise standards, and guiding the design of scalable, secure, and AI-ready data systems.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in data architecture or data engineering with demonstrated ownership of large-scale data systems
- Strong experience designing enterprise data architectures for analytics and advanced analytical workloads
- Deep understanding of data modeling, data warehousing, and Lakehouse architectures
- Proficiency in SQL and at least one general-purpose programming language
- Hands-on experience with Spark-based platforms or equivalent distributed processing technologies
- Experience working with cloud data platforms on Azure, AWS, or GCP
- Solid understanding of how data architectures support machine learning and AI
- Familiarity with feature stores, semantic layers, knowledge graphs, or metadata-driven architectures
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field
Benefits
- Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule
- On-site or Remote Work
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Life Insurance