Lead Data Architect

Prodapt Solutions Private Limited; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Prodapt seeks an experienced Data Lead to design, develop, and modernize enterprise data platforms using AWS and Databricks. The role emphasizes building scalable data pipelines, mentoring data engineers, and shaping data strategy with stakeholders.

You will drive Azure-to-AWS migrations, ensure data quality and governance, optimize ETL/ELT processes, and collaborate across teams to deliver secure, high-performance data solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Architecture, or related roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS data services.
• Extensive experience with Databricks, Apache Spark, and Delta Lake.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale data pipelines.
• Strong understanding of data warehousing, data lakes, and modern data architectures.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of modern data platforms using AWS and Databricks.
• Architect scalable, secure, and high-performance data pipelines.
• Drive cloud migration initiatives from Azure to AWS.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams to define data strategies.
• Mentor data engineers and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Optimize ETL/ELT processes, data models, and data lake architectures.
• Ensure data quality, governance, security, and performance across the platform.

Skills

AWS

SQL

Python

Leadership

Data governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/SE/Data Science

Tools

Databricks

Apache Spark

Delta Lake

Airflow

Job description

Overview

Prodapt is the largest specialized player in the Connectedness industry. As an AI-first strategic technology partner, Prodapt provides consulting, business reengineering, and managed services for the largest telecom and tech enterprises building networks and digital experiences of tomorrow. A ServiceNow-invested company, Prodapt has been recognized by Gartner as a Large, Telecom-Native, Regional IT Service Provider. A “Great Place To Work® Certified™” company, Prodapt employs over 5,000 technology and domain experts across the Americas, Europe, India, Africa, & Japan. Prodapt is part of the 130-year-old business conglomerate The Jhaver Group, which employs over 32,000 people across 80+ locations globally.

We are seeking an experienced Data Lead with strong expertise in AWS and Databricks to lead the design, development, and modernization of enterprise data platforms. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience building scalable data solutions in AWS and leading technical teams through cloud-based data transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

Experience with Microsoft Azure is highly desirable, as the organization is currently migrating its data platform from Azure to AWS.
Lead the design and implementation of modern data platforms using AWS and Databricks.
Architect scalable, secure, and high-performance data pipelines.
Drive cloud migration initiatives from Azure to AWS.
Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams to define data strategies.
Mentor and guide data engineers while ensuring adherence to best practices.
Optimize ETL/ELT processes, data models, and data lake architectures.
Ensure data quality, governance, security, and performance across the platform.
Support Agile delivery and participate in technical planning and solution design

Requirements

8+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Architecture, or related roles.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field.
Strong hands-on experience with AWS data services.
Extensive experience with Databricks, Apache Spark, and Delta Lake.
Proficiency in SQL and Python.
Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale data pipelines.
Strong understanding of data warehousing, data lakes, and modern data architectures.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills
Experience with Microsoft Azure data services (ADF, Synapse, ADLS, etc.).
Prior experience leading Azure-to-AWS migration projects.
Knowledge of CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and DevOps practices.
Experience with orchestration tools such as Apache Airflow or AWS Step Functions.
AWS and/or Databricks certifications are a plus.