Senior Databricks Platform Architect / Lead

49 Solutions; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

49 Solutions is seeking a Senior Databricks Platform Architect / Lead to provide technical leadership for the design and implementation of secure, enterprise-scale Databricks environments supporting Government of Canada data, analytics and AI initiatives.

Responsibilities include establishing Lakehouse architectures, Unity Catalog patterns, and secure data foundations across engineering, BI, analytics and ML workloads, with a focus on governance, cost controls and scalable cloud integration.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years in IT or related roles.
• Active Gov. of Canada reliability/secret/top secret clearance.
• Experience designing enterprise data/cloud/analytics platforms.
• Hands-on Databricks and Microsoft Azure experience.
• Experience with Databricks workspaces, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog and ETL/ELT architectures.
• Knowledge of cloud networking, identity, security and governance.
• Experience leading complex technical delivery and documenting architecture.
• Strong client-facing consulting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and implementation of enterprise Databricks platforms in Azure.
• Define target-state Lakehouse, workspace and Unity Catalog architectures.
• Design secure foundations for data engineering, Databricks SQL, BI, analytics, AI and ML workloads.
• Establish patterns for Delta Lake, Lakeflow, Databricks SQL and Unity Catalog.
• Integrate with cloud, enterprise and on-prem data sources.
• Coordinate with Azure cloud and network specialists on secure connectivity.
• Define identity/ access patterns using Entra ID, SCIM and RBAC.
• Guide security governance, classification, lineage, auditing and cost controls.
• Provide direction to data engineering, DevOps, security, networking and governance teams.
• Lead discovery sessions and architecture reviews with federal stakeholders.
• Create reusable architectures, runbooks and knowledge-transfer materials.

Skills

Databricks Lakehouse

Unity Catalog

Delta Lake

Lakeflow

Databricks SQL

Apache Spark / PySpark

Python and SQL

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft Entra ID

Cloud networking and security

Enterprise data architecture

Data governance

CI/CD and DevOps concepts

Tools

Databricks Asset Bundles

Terraform

Azure

Purview

Job description

49 Solutions is proactively building a team of experienced, security-cleared professionals in preparation for anticipated Databricks initiatives within the Government of Canada. We are connecting with qualified candidates in advance so that we have a strong team ready to respond as relevant opportunities arise.

Please note that these opportunities are currently prospective and are not associated with a guaranteed placement or awarded contract. Candidates who join our network will be considered for relevant opportunities as they become available.

49 Solutions is seeking a Senior Databricks Platform Architect / Lead to provide technical leadership for the design and implementation of secure, enterprise-scale Databricks environments supporting Government of Canada data, analytics and AI initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and implementation of enterprise Databricks platforms within Microsoft Azure.
• Define target-state Lakehouse, workspace and Unity Catalog architectures.
• Design secure foundations supporting data engineering, Databricks SQL, BI, analytics, AI and machine learning workloads.
• Establish architectural patterns for Delta Lake, Lakeflow, Databricks SQL and Unity Catalog.
• Design integration with cloud, enterprise and on-premises data sources.
• Work with Azure cloud and network specialists on VNet injection, Private Link, routing and secure connectivity.
• Define identity and access patterns using Microsoft Entra ID, SCIM and role-based access controls.
• Guide platform security approval, governance, classification, lineage, auditing and cost controls.
• Provide technical direction to data engineering, DevOps, security, networking and governance resources.
• Lead discovery sessions, architecture workshops and design reviews with federal stakeholders.
• Develop reusable architectures, implementation standards, runbooks and knowledge-transfer materials.

Mandatory Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience working in the IT industry or performing IT-related roles.
• A valid and active Government of Canada Reliability, Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
• Significant experience designing enterprise data, cloud or analytics platforms.
• Demonstrated hands-on Databricks and Microsoft Azure experience.
• Experience with Databricks workspaces, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog and enterprise ETL/ELT architecture.
• Strong knowledge of cloud networking, identity, security and data governance.
• Experience leading complex technical delivery and preparing architecture documentation.
• Strong client-facing consulting and communication skills.

Technical Skills

• Databricks Lakehouse
• Unity Catalog
• Delta Lake
• Lakeflow
• Databricks SQL
• Apache Spark / PySpark
• Python and SQL
• Microsoft Azure
• Microsoft Entra ID
• Cloud networking and security
• Enterprise data architecture
• Data governance
• CI/CD and DevOps concepts

Assets

• Government of Canada Databricks implementations
• Protected B, ITSG-33, PBMM, SA&A or ATO
• Microsoft Purview
• Terraform and Databricks Asset Bundles
• Migration from SAS, Synapse, DataStage, DB2, Oracle, Teradata or Netezza
• Databricks AI/BI, Genie, MLflow or Mosaic AI
• Bilingualism in English and French

Target Certification

• Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional or another advanced Databricks certification directly relevant to solution architecture.

Candidates who do not currently hold the target certification may still be considered based on their experience. Candidates are not expected to obtain the certification immediately while 49 Solutions is building its prospective team. If a specific certification becomes required for an opportunity, candidates must be willing to obtain it at their own expense before being submitted for that opportunity.

Additional Asset Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Databricks Solutions Architect training or accreditation
• Databricks Platform Administrator accreditation
• Databricks Data & AI Governance with Unity Catalog training
• Databricks EDW/ETL migration training
• TOGAF or equivalent

Security Requirement

Candidates must hold a valid and active Government of Canada Reliability, Secret or Top Secret security clearance.

Location

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Engagements may be remote, hybrid, or performed at a Government of Canada location. Candidates located in Toronto or Montreal are also encouraged to apply, provided they are willing and able to travel to Ottawa for onsite meetings approximately once per month, as required.

Work arrangements will depend on the client, project and security requirements.

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