Senior Data Architect

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