Senior Data Solutions Architect (Databricks / Qlik / Python) | Active Secret Clearance Required

Description

Loch Harbour Group is seeking a Senior Data Solutions Architect to support a high-visibility, mission-critical environment within the Navy. This role operates at the intersection of data engineering, solution architecture, and customer engagement, requiring an individual who can take ambiguous or undefined requirements and translate them into fully deployed, production-ready solutions. This is a high-impact, fast-paced Agile environment where solutions are often required within days. The ideal candidate is a technically elite problem solver who can operate independently, lead solution development end-to-end, and interface directly with government stakeholders and technical teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end solution lifecycle:
  • Facilitate requirements definition in ambiguous environments
  • Translate business needs into technical designs
  • Develop, test, deploy, and validate solutions with end users
• Serve as the primary bridge between stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring alignment between customer needs and delivered capabilities
• Design and implement data-driven solutions leveraging Databricks, Qlik, Python, and SQL
• Perform data validation, integrity assessment, and troubleshooting, particularly within replicated environments (e.g., Navy ERP data in Jupiter)
• Develop and maintain data pipelines, data models, and analytics solutions across data lakes and data cubes
• Conduct risk assessments and mitigation planning for data, systems, and solution delivery
• Work in a rapid Agile delivery model, supporting mission-critical needs with tight timelines
• Collaborate with:
  • Jira/Atlassian administrators
  • Data scientists and visualization teams
  • Government stakeholders and functional users
• Support front-end solution development using Qlik, enabling downstream dashboarding and analytics
• Ensure delivered solutions meet performance, usability, and mission requirement

Requirements

 Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in data engineering, software development, or solution architecture
• Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end solution delivery from requirements through deployment
• Expert-level proficiency (non-negotiable):
  • Databricks
  • Qlik (Qlik Sense / QlikView)
  • Python
  • SQL
• Strong experience with:
  • Data lakes and/or data cubes
  • Data modeling and transformation
  • Data validation and integrity analysis
  • Power BI
  • PowerShell
• Proven ability to:
  • Operate in highly ambiguous environments
  • Define requirements where none are clearly stated
  • Work independently with minimal oversight
  • Lead technical efforts without formal authority
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, particularly with complex or conflicting data
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interface directly with government stakeholders
• Experience working in Agile / rapid development environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with:
  • Navy ERP or similar financial systems
  • Replicated or synthetic data environments (e.g., Jupiter or similar)
• Experience integrating with:
  • Jira / Atlassian ecosystems
• Familiarity      with:
  • Federal or DoD environments
  • Data governance and compliance standards
• Relevant certifications (preferred, not required):
  • Databricks certification
  • Agile /Scrum certifications
  • Data engineering or cloud certifications

Work Environment

• Government-furnished equipment provided
• All work conducted in an unclassified environment
• Onsite presence preferred, but remote flexibility available for highly qualified candidates
• Highly collaborative, mission-driven environment with direct customer interaction

What Makes This Role Unique

This is a niche, high-difficulty role that requires:

• Deep technical expertise across multiple data platforms
• The ability to translate ambiguity into execution
• Strong ownership of both technical delivery and customer outcomes
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment
  

Company Highlights:

At LHG, we offer our employees a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our benefits package features:

• Competitive salaries
• Paid time off
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Company paid short/long term disability
• Company paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• 401(k) (up to 5% matching)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Other company perks

The Loch Harbour Group is an equal opportunity employer, all interested qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, D/M/V/F. LHG welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce.