Foundry-to-Databricks Migration Architect - Hybrid Cleveland

Virtual Labs; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtual Labs is seeking a Palantir Foundry SME – Databricks Migration Engineer in Cleveland, OH. This hybrid role requires a senior, hands-on engineer who can reverse-engineer Foundry implementations and rebuild equivalent capabilities on Databricks.

The candidate will lead client-facing sessions, explain trade-offs, and push back when needed, drawing on 12+ years of experience in data engineering and analytics.

Qualifications

• Senior, hands-on engineer with deep Foundry knowledge to reverse-engineer builds.
• Client-facing role with ability to run workshops and explain trade-offs.
• 12+ years of total experience in data engineering or related fields.
• Strong Databricks experience: PySpark, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, workflows/pipelines.
• Proven ability to translate business workflows into working applications.

Responsibilities

• Migrate client from Palantir Foundry to Databricks and rebuild equivalent capabilities.
• Reverse-engineer existing Foundry implementations and re-create on Databricks.
• Engage with client stakeholders, run sessions, and present trade-offs.

Skills

Python

SQL

Client-facing communication

Reverse-engineering existing Foundry

Education

12+ years total experience

Tools

Palantir Foundry

Databricks

PySpark

Delta Lake

Unity Catalog

Job description

Virtual Labs is seeking a Palantir Foundry SME – Databricks Migration Engineer in Cleveland, OH. This hybrid role requires a senior, hands-on engineer who can reverse-engineer Foundry implementations and rebuild equivalent capabilities on Databricks.

The candidate will lead client-facing sessions, explain trade-offs, and push back when needed, drawing on 12+ years of experience in data engineering and analytics.