Total Quality Logistics · 11 hours ago
Data Architect - Azure & Databricks Lakehouse
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$118K/yr - $1,186K/yr
8+ years expTotal Quality Logistics is seeking a Data Architect to serve as the technical authority for designing a cloud-first lakehouse architecture on Microsoft Azure. The role involves migrating complex on-prem SQL Server environments to a scalable Databricks Lakehouse platform and establishing architectural standards across various data processes.
TransportationLogisticsFreight Service
No H1B
Responsibilities
Define and maintain enterprise standards for Azure Databricks Lakehouse architecture
Lead the design and execution of hybrid‑to‑cloud migrations for large SQL Server workloads
Establish modern ingestion patterns using Azure Data Factory, Databricks Workflows, Event Hubs, Kafka and third‑party tools
Design CDC and streaming architectures that support near‑real‑time analytics
Define ELT standards using Spark, SQL and Python in Databricks
Create certified Gold‑layer datasets and semantic models for downstream BI platforms
Partner with Data Governance to implement Unity Catalog, metadata, lineage and access controls
Design data quality, privacy, PII masking, retention and auditing frameworks
Establish performance and cost‑optimization guardrails for Spark workloads and Azure services
Serve as the technical north star for Azure and Databricks best practices
Mentor Data and Analytics Engineers on architecture, modeling and performance tuning
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in data architecture or data engineering roles
Deep hands‑on expertise with Azure services including ADLS Gen2, Azure Data Factory, Event Hubs and Synapse or Fabric
Strong experience with Databricks, including Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Spark SQL and Workflows
Proven background migrating on‑prem SQL Server environments to cloud lakehouse platforms
Understanding of modern lakehouse patterns including Bronze, Silver and Gold layers
Ability to translate complex technical architecture into business value for senior leaders
Enjoyment in mentoring engineers and establishing best practices across teams
Benefits
Advancement opportunities with aggressive and structure career paths
A culture of continuous education and technical training with reimbursements available
Hybrid work environment with the ability to work remotely 40 hours per month
Comprehensive benefits package
Health, dental and vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Perks including employee discounts, financial wellness planning, tuition reimbursement and more
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Company
Total Quality Logistics
The logistics industry is a $500 billion market.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
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Chief Operating Officer
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Chief Legal Officer
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