We are seeking a highly skilled Databricks Architect to join a large-scale enterprise data transformation initiative focused on designing and building a modern Databricks Lakehouse platform. This is an immediate opportunity offering long-term potential, with an initial engagement of 6+ months and the possibility of extension or permanent conversion.
The ideal candidate will bring deep hands-on Databricks expertise, solid cloud knowledge, and the ability to work directly with both technical and business stakeholders to drive data platform strategy and delivery.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and scale enterprise Databricks Lakehouse solutions.
- Develop and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines using PySpark, Spark, Python, and SQL.
- Implement data governance, security, lineage, and access management solutions utilizing Unity Catalog.
- Translate business requirements into scalable data architecture and technical roadmaps.
- Collaborate with engineering teams, business stakeholders, and leadership to deliver enterprise data initiatives.
- Promote best practices related to platform architecture, governance, and DevOps.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Architecture,
or related fields.
- 3+ years of dedicated Databricks Architecture experience.
- Deep expertise with:
- Databricks
- Apache Spark
- PySpark
- Python
- SQL
- Strong cloud experience, including:
- Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS)
- Azure Data Factory (ADF)
- Experience implementing and managing Unity Catalog.
- Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices utilizing tools such as GitHub and Jenkins.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to lead technical discussions with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working within Azure or AWS environments.
- Experience supporting enterprise-scale data modernization and migration initiatives.
- Previous consulting or client-facing experience.
Additional Information
- GTA candidates are preferred; however, fully remote candidates across Canada will be considered.
- Occasional onsite meetings may be required.
- Long-term opportunity with strong extension and conversion potential.
- Multiple openings are anticipated within this initiative.
If you are a Databricks specialist looking to work on enterprise-scale data platforms and cloud modernization projects, we would love to hear from you.