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BALIN TECHNOLOGIES LLC · 15 hours ago

Data Architect (AI/ML)

Aurora, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

12+ years exp

BALIN TECHNOLOGIES LLC is seeking a Data Architect with a strong focus on AI/ML enablement. The role requires extensive experience in data engineering and architecture, particularly with Databricks, and involves designing and implementing cloud-native data architectures.

Computer Software

Responsibilities

12+ years in data engineering or architecture, with a strong focus on Databricks (at least 4-5 years) and AI/ML enablement

Deep hands-on experience with Apache Spark, Delta Lake

Proficiency in AI/ML pipeline integration using Databricks MLflow or custom model deployment strategies

Strong knowledge of Apache Airflow, Databricks Jobs, and cloud-native orchestration patterns

Experience with structured streaming, Kafka, and real-time analytics frameworks

Proven ability to design and implement cloud-native data architectures

Solid understanding of data modeling, Lakehouse design principles, and lineage/tracking with Unity Catalog

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Preferred Qualifications

Certification in Databricks Data Engineering Professional is highly desirable

Experience transitioning from in house data platforms to Databricks or cloud-native environments

Hands-on experience with Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, and performance tuning in Databricks

Expertise in Apache Airflow DAG design, dynamic workflows, and production troubleshooting

Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, ARM templates), and DevOps practices

Exposure to AI/ML model integration within real-time or batch data pipelines

Exposure to MLOps, MLflow, Feature Store, and model monitoring in production environments

Experience with LLM/GenAI enablement, vectorized data, embedding storage

Integration with Databricks is an added advantage

Qualification

DatabricksApache SparkAI/ML pipeline integrationApache AirflowCloud-native data architecturesData modelingDelta LakeStakeholder engagementCI/CD pipelinesMLOpsUnity CatalogPerformance tuningCommunication

Required