Position Overview
Description
The Senior Data Architect will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of UCLA Health's enterprise data ecosystem as we transition to a modern, cloud-native platform built on Azure Databricks and Microsoft Fabric. This leader will define the architectural vision, establish enterprise standards, and guide the design of scalable, secure, and AI‑ready data systems that power analytics, machine learning, and emerging generative AI capabilities across the organization.
In this role, the focus extends far beyond hands‑on implementation. The Senior Data Architect will drive enterprise‑level decision‑making related to data modeling, engineering best practices, governance and compliance integration, and long‑term platform sustainability. Partnering closely with Product Data Engineering, Analytics, Data Science, and Research, this individual ensures that data is reliable, well‑governed, and effortlessly consumable for both traditional analytics and advanced AI wor...