Machine Learning Data Architect

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We are seeking a highly skilled Machine Learning Data Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable data architectures that support advanced AI and machine learning initiatives for a major utility client. This role is critical to ensuring the success of AI-driven solutions by enabling robust data pipelines, governance, and model deployment frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect Scalable Data Solutions: Design and implement data architectures optimized for machine learning workflows, including data ingestion, transformation, storage, and retrieval.

• ML Infrastructure Design: Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to build infrastructure for training, testing, and deploying ML models at scale.

• Data Governance & Quality: Establish data governance frameworks, ensure data integrity, and implement best practices for data security and compliance.

• Cloud & On-Prem Integration: Develop hybrid data solutions that integrate cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP) with on-premise systems.

• Model Lifecycle Management: Support MLOps practices including versioning, monitoring, and retraining of models.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with business analysts, data scientists, and IT teams to align data architecture with business goals.

• Performance Optimization: Tune data systems for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.

Location and Travel details

• This is a remote position with occasional travel (if needed)

Required Qualifications:

• Strong expertise in data modeling, ETL/ELT pipelines, and big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop).

• Proficiency in cloud platforms (Azure) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Experience with ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) and MLOps tools (MLflow, Kubeflow).

• Deep understanding of data privacy, security, and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in the utility or energy sector.

• Familiarity with time-series data and IoT data streams.

• Certifications in cloud architecture or data engineering.

• Oracle OCI

This position is contingent upon contract award. We are currently pursuing a proposal and are seeking qualified candidates to include in our submission and identify candidates for future hiring needs on the program once awarded.

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