Databricks Architect

Hadron Talent -Hadronfinsys; Germany (OH); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading tech consultancy is seeking an experienced Databricks Architect for a remote position. This role involves leading end-to-end lakehouse architecture, defining data governance and optimization strategies, and guiding teams on best practices. Candidates should have over 10 years in Data Architecture, leadership in Databricks production, and expertise in Data Vault modeling. The role requires full-time remote work with some travel for critical events. Ideal start is ASAP.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in Data Engineering or Architecture.
• Leadership in Databricks production environments for enterprise projects.
• Expertise in Databricks Lakehouse and administration is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end lakehouse architecture using AWS Databricks.
• Define data governance, security, and cost optimization patterns.
• Guide teams on Spark, Delta Lake, DLT, and dbt best practices.

Skills

Data Engineering/Architecture

Production Databricks leadership

Databricks Lakehouse

Data Vault/Dimensional modeling

Governance frameworks

API (REST/GraphQL)

CI/CD leadership

Tools

DataHub

DAMA

Collibra

Job description

Job Title: Databricks Architect (Remote EU)

Type: 6-month contract (high chance of long-term renewal)

Location: Remote (Travels during critical events like business workshops, UAT etc. 1 week travel per month would be good) (Travel cost on actuals)

Start: ASAP

Hiring Databricks Architect to lead lakehouse architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end lakehouse architecture (AWS Databricks)
• Define Unity Catalog, governance, security, cost optimization patterns
• Guide teams on Spark, Delta Lake, DLT, dbt best practices
• Own reference architectures, design reviews, standards
• Multi-cloud strategy + enterprise data governance

Required Skills

• 10+ years Data Engineering/Architecture
• Production Databricks leadership (multiple enterprise projects)
• Expert Databricks Lakehouse + Administrator certified ideal
• Data Vault/Dimensional modeling expert
• Governance frameworks (DataHub, DAMA, Collibra)
• Strong API (REST/GraphQL) + CI/CD leadership
• Duration: 6 months + further extensions
• Workload: Full-time remote + 1 week/month travel