Senior Data Solutions Architect (Databricks / Qlik / Python) | Active Secret Clearance Required
About the position 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. 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 • 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 Nice-to-haves • 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 Benefits • 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