Data Architect

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure data architectures using Databricks, Spark, Delta Lake, and cloud-native tools.
• Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to define data models, pipelines, and governance strategies.
• Develop and maintain data lakehouses, ensuring optimal performance and cost-efficiency.
• Define best practices for data ingestion, transformation, and storage using Databricks notebooks, jobs, and workflows.
• Architect solutions for real-time and batch data processing.
• Ensure data quality, lineage, and compliance with internal and external standards.
• Lead migration efforts from legacy systems to modern cloud-based data platforms.
• Mentor junior team members and evangelize data architecture principles across the organization.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in data architecture, with 5+ years hands-on in Databricks.
• Strong Experience in Snowflake
• Experience in cloud platforms AWS, especially AWS Databricks.
• Strong proficiency in Apache Spark, Delta Lake, and PySpark.
• Experience with data modelling, ETL/ELT pipelines, and data warehousing.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, DevOps, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM templates).
• Knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Databricks Certified Data Engineer or Architect.
• Experience with MLflow, Unity Catalog, and Lakehouse architecture.
• Background in machine learning, AI, or advanced analytics.
• Experience with tools like Apache Airflow, dbt, or Power BI/Tableau