Senior Big Data Architect`

About the Role

In this role, you will be at the heartbeat of our data ecosystem—managing and optimizing robust Big Data platforms while applying your software engineering chops to write clean, scalable code. You won't just be managing infrastructure; you'll be developing and refining prototype algorithms that turn complex data streams into high-value insights, as well as building intuitive data visualizations and analytics that empower decision-makers. If you love solving messy data challenges, turning raw inputs into actionable intelligence, and delivering cutting-edge solutions at scale, Team Nyla wants you on board!

Required Skills

• Big Data Platform Management: Hands-on experience administering, optimizing, and maintaining scalable Big Data architecture and distributed data platforms.
• Programming Proficiency: Strong development skills in core data languages (such as Python, Java, Scala, or C++) to build automation, pipelines, and tools.
• Algorithm Development & Refinement: Proven capability to design, prototype, refine, and deploy custom algorithms for complex data processing and analytical workflows.
• Data Visualization & Analytics: Demonstrated skill in transforming complex analytical results into clear, actionable data visual representations, dashboards, and reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative discipline, PLUS 7+ years of professional experience in data science, predictive modeling, and AI/ML engineering
• OR Master's Degree in a quantitative discipline, PLUS 5+ years of specialized experience developing and deploying machine learning models on large datasets
• OR High School Diploma / GED, PLUS 11+ years of hands-on technical experience in data science, advanced analytics, and predictive modeling in lieu of a degree.

Desired Skills

• Experience with modern distributed frameworks and data visualization tools (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, Grafana, Kibana, Tableau, or custom D3.js/Web front-ends).
• Strong understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning concepts, and performance tuning for high-throughput data pipelines.
• Excellent collaborative communication skills and a passion for turning complex technical outcomes into clear visual narratives for non-technical stakeholders.

About Nyla Technology Solutions

Nyla Technology Solutions delivers exceptional Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and Software Engineering services for the U.S. Government. Nyla embraces a forward-thinking and bold approach at every turn, earning us a solid reputation of technical trendsetters within the industry. We have a passion for developing solutions that have a quick and immediate impact on mission. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, our customers love how we tackle their most challenging problems and get things done.

Pay

The annual base salary range for this role is $152,000–$180,000 (USD), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.

Benefits

Nyla provides a top-of-market compensation and benefits package. Through our unique Nyla FLEX program, we custom tailor these benefits to best fit your lifestyle, offering flexibility in the 3 biggest areas of your life: your pay, your leave, and your schedule.

• Pay: Nyla starts with 4 weeks of Annual Leave plus 11 holidays and an additional day of Annual Leave for each year you're at the company. You have the flexibility to cash out your annual leave hours, opt out of other Nyla benefits, and/or arrange for additional hours on contract (over 40 hrs/week). There's even an option to earn 1.3 times your hourly rate once you work over 1880 hours on contract.
• Leave: You can BUY additional annual leave for a total of 6 weeks of annual leave. That's up to 240 hours of leave plus 11 holidays—not even including paid anniversary leave.
• Schedule: With Nyla FLEX, you have the freedom to scale down to 30-32 hours while still enjoying the top-notch Nyla benefits you know and love.
• Nyla's health care (medical, dental, and vision) is 100% covered by the company.
• 10% 401k matching – with full vesting day 1.
• Professional Development offers $5,000 per year to be used towards fees, tuition, or time off for your continued growth.
• Student loan repayment program.
• 8 hours of volunteering annually so you can support your community.