[Remote] Azure Databricks Architect (Remote, Part-Time)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. NexGen Technologies, Inc. is a leading IT services firm specializing in delivering innovative solutions to federal government clients. They are seeking an Azure Databricks Architect to support large-scale data and analytics modernization initiatives, focusing on transforming legacy data ecosystems through enterprise data strategies. Responsibilities • Advise stakeholders and translate business, data, and mission requirements into secure, scalable, and reliable Azure Databricks–based architectures • Design and implement modern data and analytics platform leveraging Azure Databricks, Delta Lake, and Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS) • Architect end‑to‑end data ingestion, transformation, orchestration, and analytics pipelines aligned with federal mandates and modernization priorities • Develop future‑state data architecture roadmaps, lead proofs of concept, and present modernization pathways for migrating legacy data systems to Azure • Evaluate and estimate the financial and operational impact of alternative data architecture approaches • Collaborate routinely with developers, data engineers, analysts, and cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment and technical quality • Contribute to the standardization and maturation of cloud‑based data engineering and analytics service offerings • Other duties may be assigned Skills • Must have federal government experience to be considered • 5+ years of experience designing and implementing Azure‑based data architectures, including analytics, data engineering, and data platform modernization • 5+ years of enterprise architecture experience across on‑prem to cloud modernization, data integration, DevOps, and cloud transformation projects • 3+ years architecting Azure Databricks solutions, including Spark‑based ETL/ELT pipelines, Delta Lake, and large‑scale data processing • 3+ years working with advanced cloud concepts such as Serverless compute, containers, CI/CD pipelines, and Azure DevOps Repos/Pipelines • Deep expertise with Azure data services such as Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure SQL, Azure Event Hub, Azure Functions, and related components • Experience developing data governance frameworks, including security, lineage, cataloging, and best practices for federal cloud environments • Strong oral and written communication skills, analytical thinking, and collaborative mindset • Federal government experience is required (DOI experience preferred) • The successful candidate will also be able to pass background screening prior to employment • US Citizenship, legal permanent residence, or US work authorization with minimum 3 years of US presence is required due to federal contract requirements • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field—or equivalent experience • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time • Must be able to consistently use a keyboard, mouse, computer, and other office productivity tools • Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information in person, over the phone, and on and off camera with videoconferencing tools • For remote positions, a minimum standard internet speed for optimal performance of 50 x 25 (50 mbps download x 25 mbps upload) is required • For remote positions, a dedicated workspace, free from ongoing interruptions, is required to protect sensitive but unclassified federal information • Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect, or Databricks Certified Data Engineer/Architect Benefits • Flexible schedule Company Overview • Since 1997, NexGen Technologies, Inc. It was founded in 1997, and is headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job