Databricks Lakehouse Architect for Data Analytics

Jobtailor; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an Enterprise Data Architect to define and drive the Databricks Lakehouse data strategy for a complex, multi-platform environment in the United States. You will lead architecture across tools and products, guiding implementation from design to production while mentoring engineers and ensuring security and compliance.

The role emphasizes cloud-native data solutions, BI/analytics, and cost optimization, with strong cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in enterprise IT operations, systems engineering, or infrastructure architecture.
• Experience designing enterprise-scale solutions spanning multiple applications, data sources, and technology platforms.
• Deep expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, Puppet, and Chef.
• Experience crafting and managing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.
• Strong experience designing cloud-based data solutions, preferably within Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with Azure Data Factory, Azure Storage/ADLS, Azure networking, identity and access management, Key Vault, and related services.
• Experience designing and implementing an enterprise data platform using Databricks or a comparable modern cloud data platform.
• Experience designing data architectures supporting enterprise BI and analytics, preferably including Microsoft Fabric and Power BI.
• Understanding of on-premises infrastructure including Windows and Linux operating systems, networking, and security infrastructure.
• Knowledge of DevOps and agile methodologies.
• Experience with identity and access management automation, including AD integration and role-based access control provisioning.
• Proficiency in cost management and optimization strategies for cloud-based capacity workloads.
• Relevant certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert or similar is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and collaboration skills, including influencing technical and non-technical collaborators and mentoring junior engineers
• Innovative mentality and willingness to challenge legacy processes
• High adaptability and continuous learning mentality

Responsibilities

• Define and guide the technical implementation of the organization's enterprise data strategy centered on the Databricks Lakehouse Platform
• Design scalable, secure, and high-performing data solutions enabling analytics, AI, machine learning, and operational reporting
• Provide strategic direction and leadership in enterprise-wide solution architecture
• Execute architecture design and improvements from design through product or feature completion
• Guide solution and system architecture across multiple products or systems
• Translate requirements into effective solution architecture and design
• Participate in cross-architecture reviews and ensure integration requirements
• Create and maintain comprehensive architecture documentation and standards
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers
• Conduct architecture reviews and ensure automation designs meet security, compliance, and performance requirements
• Collaborate with multifunctional business customers to translate requirements into automated, scalable technical solutions
• Monitor environment health, identify failure patterns, and drive continuous improvement across the data ecosystem
• Track emerging data technologies, tools, and industry trends and recommend innovative solutions

Skills

Enterprise IT Ops

Systems engineering

Infrastructure architecture

Cloud data solutions

Data architecture design

IAM

Cost management

Automation design

Agile methodologies

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT or related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Azure Data Factory

Azure Storage/ADLS

Power BI

GitHub Actions

CloudFormation

Puppet

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an Enterprise Data Architect to define and drive the Databricks Lakehouse data strategy for a complex, multi-platform environment in the United States. You will lead architecture across tools and products, guiding implementation from design to production while mentoring engineers and ensuring security and compliance.

The role emphasizes cloud-native data solutions, BI/analytics, and cost optimization, with strong cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement