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Programmers.io · 6 hours ago

Senior Databricks Architect

positionDetroit, MI
timeContract
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date14+ years exp

Programmers.io is seeking a highly senior, deeply hands-on Databricks Architect to lead a large-scale Oracle-to-Databricks migration. The role involves architecting and implementing cloud-native data platforms, driving data modernization strategy, and providing technical mentorship to engineering teams.

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Hiring Manager
Abhinesh Kumar
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Responsibilities

Architect, design, and implement cloud-native data platforms using Databricks (ingestion → transformation → consumption)
Lead the full Oracle → Databricks migration including schema translation, ETL/ELT logic modernization, and ODI job replacement
Develop reusable PySpark frameworks, data processing patterns, and orchestration using Databricks Workflows
Build scalable, secure, and cost-optimized Databricks infrastructure and data pipelines
Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to drive data modernization strategy
Establish development best practices, coding standards, CI/CD, and DevOps/DataOps patterns
Provide technical mentorship and create training plans for engineering teams
Contribute to building MLOps and advanced operations frameworks

Qualification

DatabricksPySparkSpark SQLOracle migrationCloud-native architectureData warehousingData frameworksDelta LakeUnity CatalogData pipelinesPerformance optimizationAgile/ScrumData governanceData ProductsData MeshGolden Gate

Required

14+ years in Data Engineering/Architecture with at least 4+ years hands-on Databricks experience delivering end-to-end cloud data solutions
Strong experience migrating from Oracle/on-prem systems to Databricks, including SQL, PL/SQL, ETL logic, and ODI pipelines
Deep hands-on expertise in: PySpark, Spark SQL, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog
Building reusable data frameworks
Designing high-performance batch and streaming pipelines
Proven experience with greenfield Databricks implementations
Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures on AWS and modern data platform concepts
Solid knowledge of data warehousing, columnar databases, and performance optimization
Good understanding of Agile/Scrum development processes

Preferred

Experience designing Data Products
Data Mesh architectures
Data Vault or enterprise data governance models
Good Understanding of Golde Gate

Company

Programmers.io

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IBM i is evolving. And so are we.
dateFounded in 2012
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Coppell, Texas, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
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https://programmers.io/

H1B Sponsorship

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2023 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Anshul Choudhry
President
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