Azure Databricks Architect – Cloud Data Platform Leader

Millennium Software and Staffing Inc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology staffing firm in Washington is seeking an Azure Cloud Architect to lead the architecture of enterprise Data Platform initiatives. The role involves designing secure and scalable Azure architecture, developing patterns for new capabilities, and ensuring compliance with governance standards. Key responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams for data integration, driving platform enhancements, and maintaining architecture documentation. The position emphasizes innovation in Azure-based Databricks and requires strong architectural guidance and strategy formation.

Responsibilities

• Lead cloud architecture design and enablement for new data platform capabilities and enhancements.
• Develop and document secure, scalable Azure architecture patterns aligned with enterprise governance standards.
• Drive architecture strategy for new feature enablement within Azure Databricks.
• Integrate new data sources securely and efficiently with Data Engineering and Security teams.
• Facilitate cloud and security architecture reviews for new platform enablements.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise cloud, security, and data governance standards.
• Provide guidance on performance optimization, cost management, and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional architects to align on design principles.
• Maintain architecture documentation including diagrams and standards.
• Evaluate emerging Azure and Databricks capabilities and recommend adoption strategies.

Job description

A technology staffing firm in Washington is seeking an Azure Cloud Architect to lead the architecture of enterprise Data Platform initiatives. The role involves designing secure and scalable Azure architecture, developing patterns for new capabilities, and ensuring compliance with governance standards. Key responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams for data integration, driving platform enhancements, and maintaining architecture documentation. The position emphasizes innovation in Azure-based Databricks and requires strong architectural guidance and strategy formation.