Solution ArchitectLocal candidates only(W2 role)

 Role: Solution ArchitectLocation: Phoenix, AZ – Locals only (Onsite)Type: Contract Job DescriptionData is responsible for contributing to the design, modernization, and optimization of enterprise-scale data systems, as well as the maintenance and operations strategy for CHP.This role involves designing and implementing data systems that organize, store, and manage data within our cloud data platform.The architect will perform continuous maintenance, and operations work for CHP in the cloud environment.They will review and analyze CHP’s data infrastructure, plan future database solutions, and implement systems to support data management for CHP users.Additionally, this role is accountable for ensuring data integrity, making sure the CHP team adheres to data governance standards to maintain accuracy, consistency, and reliability across all systems.The architect will identify data discrepancies and quality issues, and work to resolve them. This position requires a strong blend of architectural leadership, technical depth, and the ability to collaborate with business stakeholders, data engineers, machine learning practitioners, and domain experts to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable AI-driven solutions.The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering end-to-end ETL/ELT pipelines across Databricks, Azure, and AWS environments. Key ResponsibilitiesDesign scalable data lake and data architectures using Databricks and cloud-native services.Develop metadata-driven, parameterized ingestion frameworks and multi-layer data architectures.Optimize data workloads and performance.Define data governance frameworks for CHP.Design and develop robust data pipelines.Architect AI systems, including RAG workflows and prompt engineering.Lead cloud migration initiatives from legacy systems to modern data platforms.Provide architectural guidance, best practices, and technical leadership across teams.Build documentation, reusable modules, and standardized patterns. Required Skills and ExperienceStrong expertise in cloud platforms, primarily Azure or AWS.Hands-on experience with Databricks.Deep proficiency in Python and SQL.Expertise in building ETL/ELT pipelines and ADF workflows.Experience architecting data lakes and implementing data governance frameworks. Hands-on experience with CI/CD, DevOps, and Git-based development.Ability to translate business requirements into technical architecture. Technical