Data Architect (Databricks)

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eNGINE

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Senior Databricks Architect

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The primary focus of this role is identifying a senior-level architect with deep, hands-on experience delivering Databricks implementations. This individual will be highly technical, comfortable operating at a detailed execution level, and capable of designing and building robust data platforms in complex environments. Experience working within regulated or compliance-driven settings is preferred but not required. The ideal candidate combines strong technical depth with clear communication, decisiveness, and confidence, and frequently comes from an implementation-focused or consulting-style background.

Role Responsibilities

Technical and Architecture Responsibilities:

• Lead the architecture and hands-on implementation of Databricks-based data platforms
• Design lakehouse architectures, data models, and ingestion patterns aligned with enterprise-scale requirements
• Build, configure, and optimize Databricks environments across cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Develop migration strategies from legacy data platforms to Databricks
• Create production-ready pipelines using Spark, Delta Lake, and related ecosystem tools
• Establish security, governance, and performance best practices
• Troubleshoot complex data platform issues and guide resolution efforts

Delivery and Practice Responsibilities:

• Define technical scope and delivery approaches for data platform initiatives
• Build proofs of concept and reference implementations to validate architecture decisions
• Create reusable frameworks, templates, and accelerators to improve consistency and delivery speed
• Contribute to internal standards, patterns, and architectural guidance
• Support project delivery through technical leadership and oversight
• Guide and mentor engineering teams through complex implementations

Core Technical Skills:

• Extensive hands-on experience designing and implementing Databricks solutions
• Strong knowledge of Spark, Delta Lake, lakehouse architecture, and modern data platforms
• Experience working in complex, large-scale, or regulated environments
• Ability to operate across multiple cloud platforms as required

Professional Skills:

• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to varied audiences
• Strong architectural judgment and decision-making in ambiguous environments
• Comfort balancing strategic architecture with hands-on delivery
• Experience leading engineering teams and guiding technical execution

Success Measures:

• Successful delivery of scalable, reliable Databricks implementations
• Adoption of reusable patterns and standards across the organization
• Improved delivery velocity and technical consistency
• Knowledge sharing and contribution to internal centers of excellence
• Technical growth and enablement of engineering team members