Databricks Platform Architect | Greenfield Data Engine & AI

Apex Systems; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

401K with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm is seeking mid-to-senior level engineers for a Databricks implementation in Cleveland, Ohio. The ideal candidate will guide best practices, establish governance, and shape a modern data ecosystem focusing on AI capabilities. Candidates should possess strong SQL/PySpark skills and hands-on experience with Databricks components. An adaptable mindset is essential in this greenfield environment, along with a relevant degree or equivalent professional experience. The company offers comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Databricks platform components and Unity Catalog governance.
• Experience designing ingestion and transformation pipelines.
• Practical knowledge of catalog structures and permission models.

Responsibilities

• Lead Databricks platform build-out, defining foundational structures.
• Advise on ingestion, modeling, and orchestration patterns.
• Explore and prototype Databricks AI capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-platform teams to ensure integration.
• Create playbooks and knowledge artifacts.

Skills

Databricks expertise

Strong SQL/PySpark skills

Knowledge of CI/CD and orchestration tools

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Business Analytics, or equivalent

Job description

A leading technology consulting firm is seeking mid-to-senior level engineers for a Databricks implementation in Cleveland, Ohio. The ideal candidate will guide best practices, establish governance, and shape a modern data ecosystem focusing on AI capabilities. Candidates should possess strong SQL/PySpark skills and hands-on experience with Databricks components. An adaptable mindset is essential in this greenfield environment, along with a relevant degree or equivalent professional experience. The company offers comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities.