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Principal Architect / Solution Architect - Databricks - acxiomllc
Solutions Architect
Lead enterprise data platform design and implementation using Databricks and Apache Spark, driving cloud architecture excellence across Azure and AWS environments.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and deliver scalable, high‑performance data solutions on Databricks, leveraging Spark, Python, and SQL.
- Define and enforce best practices for data ingestion, processing, and governance across multi‑cloud environments.
- Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into robust, production‑ready pipelines.
- Mentor and lead cross‑functional teams, ensuring architectural consistency and technical excellence.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and propose enhancements to improve performance, cost, and reliability.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in data architecture and engineering, with a proven track record on Databricks and Spark.
- Deep expertise in Python, SQL, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS).
- Strong understanding of data governance, security, and compliance frameworks.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience leading large, distributed teams and delivering complex, enterprise‑grade solutions.
Skills
databricksapache sparkpythonsqlazureaws