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Architect jobs in District of Columbia are concentrated in Washington, D.C., where federal agencies, major design firms, and large institutional clients generate consistent demand for architects with expertise in historic preservation, civic and cultural buildings, and federal facilities. Gensler, HOK, and Perkins&Will all maintain offices in the District and regularly hire across project management, interior architecture, and sustainable design. Openings appear at every career stage, from emerging professionals to senior principals managing high-profile government and mixed-use commissions. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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We are currently seeking a Lead Databricks Solutions Architect. This is a 100% remote role — but they want candidates local to the DMV area (DC Metro, Maryland, Northern Virginia) so they can come in for quarterly workshop meetings.
maintain a DHS Entry on Duty (EOD)/Public Trust.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a Databricks Solutions Architect to lead the design, implementation, and long-term operation of Databricks within a complex Government enterprise environment. This role will work closely with various stakeholders during initial implementation and will transition into owning architectural decisions, best practices, and platform evolution as Databricks is rolled out within the environment.
The ideal candidate will bring strong Databricks and AWS experience, familiarity with architecting solutions for scale and governance, and is comfortable integrating Databricks with other data platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the architecture, implementation, and long-term operation of Databricks on AWS in an enterprise environment.
- Build and productionize solutions for federal customers using Databricks.
- Provide unification for organization and enterprise data capabilities to break down organizational data and operational silos, including mechanisms to standardize and migrate existing data to a unified data plane/warehouse.
- Support the integration of Databricks with existing analytics platforms and metadata solutions.
- Serve as a technical advisor to stakeholders and help upskill internal teams through guidance/documentation.
- Assist and develop customer use case applications of Databricks.
- Provide input on onboarding federal customers new to Databricks.
Required Skills:
- Ability to successfully maintain a DHS Entry on Duty (EOD)/Public Trust.
- Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience architecting, designing, and data engineering with Databricks and AWS in a government setting.
- Strong understanding and experience in areas such as Apache Spark, Lakebase, Lakehouse architectures, Delta Lake, Delta Sharing, Medallion Architecture, Data & AI Governance, and use case acceleration.
- Working knowledge of both AWS and Azure ecosystems with demonstrated hands-on experience with cloud-native data and ETL capabilities (S3, Lambdas, Glue, etc.).
- Experience with Unity Catalog and MLflow within Databricks.
- Experience with agentic AI tools such as Databricks' Genie and Agent Bricks.
- Demonstrated experience leveraging data to provide search, enrichment, correlation, AI/ML Model Training, in alignment with government mission and business use cases.
- Experience integrating Databricks with other analytics platforms.
- Prior consulting or customer-facing experience in data architecture or modernization initiatives.
- Strong Python skills.
- Experience in Agile environments and managing cross-functional technical delivery.
- Experience supporting federal customers and federal platforms (e.g., knowledge of GovCloud, FISMA, etc.).
- Familiarity with CI/CD.
- At least 1 Databricks certification (Associate or Professional Data Engineer certifications preferred).
Desired Skills:
- Prior experience supporting DHS.
- Experience with the DHS System Engineering Lifecycle (SELC) .
- Familiarity with the concepts of a data mesh.
- AWS Solutions Architect Associate or Professional certification.
- Azure Associate certifications (AZ-204, DP-203).
- Familiarity with Databricks Apps.
- Experience building reference architectures, playbooks, or platform documentation.
- Experience with metadata platforms (e.g., DataHub, Collibra) and integrating Databricks with them.
- Prior experience as a Databricks Resident Solutions Architect/Forward Deployed Engineer.
Why This Role:
This is a high-impact architecture role in a federal enterprise environment. You'll lead the Databricks rollout, own architectural decisions, and shape how the platform evolves — while working with stakeholders to break down data silos and unify enterprise data capabilities. The 100% remote flexibility with quarterly DMV workshops offers a strong balance of autonomy and collaboration.
If you're a Databricks Solutions Architect with federal and AWS experience looking for a leadership role, I'd love to connect!
Pay: $80.00 - $90.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20591
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- Active Registered Architect license issued or recognized by the District of Columbia Board of Architecture
- Professional degree in architecture from an NAAB-accredited program required
- Completion of the Architectural Experience Program with documented supervised hours
- Passed all sections of the Architect Registration Examination
- Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM coordination for project delivery
- Experience with federal design standards, historic preservation guidelines, or LEED certification preferred
Architect Jobs in District of Columbia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a architect in District of Columbia?
To become a licensed architect in District of Columbia, you must earn a professional degree from an NAAB-accredited program, complete the Architectural Experience Program hours, and pass the Architect Registration Examination. Licensure is issued by the D.C. Board of Architecture, Interior Design and Landscape Architecture. The District also recognizes reciprocal licensure for architects already registered in other states, which speeds up the process for candidates relocating to the area.
How much do architects make in District of Columbia?
Architects in District of Columbia earn a median of about $102,040 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $75,900 for the lowest 10% to over $163,440 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire architects in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia architect roles are posted by General Dynamics Information Technology, Gointellects, and Microsoft and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The District's concentration of federal contracts and institutional clients means large design firms with government practice groups are among the most consistent hirers in the area.
Which District of Columbia cities have the most architect jobs?
Washington have the most architect openings in District of Columbia. Washington, D.C. dominates due to the density of federal agencies, embassies, cultural institutions, and large architecture firms that service government and civic work, while nearby areas like Bethesda and Arlington draw openings tied to mixed-use development and defense-related facility projects.
Are there remote architect jobs in District of Columbia?
Yes, but they're rare. About 69% of architect openings tied to District of Columbia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of site visits, client meetings, and construction administration. The portions of the role most likely to be performed remotely are design development, specifications writing, and BIM coordination on projects not yet in construction.
How can I get hired as a architect in District of Columbia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an architectural intern or junior designer role at one of the large firms with D.C. offices, such as Gensler or HOK, which regularly recruit recent graduates into structured intern programs that align with Architectural Experience Program requirements. Candidates who have completed an NAAB-accredited degree and begun their AXP hours have a clear advantage. Lateral entry from roles like architectural drafter, BIM technician, or design coordinator is also common at firms managing large federal or institutional project pipelines.
Where can I find and apply to architect jobs in District of Columbia?
You can find and apply to architect jobs in District of Columbia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings in the District. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, specialty, and preferred project type, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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