ApTask · 5 months ago
Data Architect – Databricks
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$80/hr - $85/hr
12+ years expApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. They are seeking a visionary Data Architect with deep expertise in Databricks to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise data architecture, enabling analytics, AI, and business intelligence across the organization.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Company
ApTask
ApTask is a staffing and recruiting company offering staffing, project, and workforce solutions.
201-500 employees
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