DataBricks Architect
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Job Title: Databricks Architect
Location: Irving, TX / New York, NY / Jersey City, NJ / Tampa, FLJob Nature: Full Time
Duration: Long Term
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Databricks Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-scale data platforms using Databricks Lakehouse Architecture. The candidate will define data strategy, architecture standards, cloud migration approaches, and scalable analytics solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Architect enterprise data platforms leveraging Databricks, Delta Lake, and cloud-native services.
Design Medallion Architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold).Lead large-scale modernization and migration initiatives from legacy EDW platforms.
Define data governance, security, metadata, and cataloging strategies using Unity Catalog.
Design batch and real-time processing frameworks.
Establish data quality, observability, and monitoring standards.
Partner with business, engineering, and executive stakeholders on strategic initiatives.
Mentor engineering teams and conduct architecture reviews.
Define CI/CD and Infrastructure-as-Code standards.
Preferred
Databricks Certified Professional
Cloud Architect Certification
Experience in Banking/Financial Services
QualificationBachelor's Degree in Engineering