Remote Cloud Data Platform Architect (Databricks/Azure)

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits program

Job summary

Wesco is seeking a Data Platform Administration Architect to own architecture, governance, and operations of our cloud-based data platforms, with emphasis on Databricks, Azure Data Services, and enterprise platform operations.

This role combines hands-on platform management with leadership across engineering, security, governance, and business teams to ensure reliability, security, and compliance at scale.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise data platforms, platform engineering, cloud infrastructure, platform administration, or data operations.
• Hands-on experience administering and supporting Databricks and Azure data platforms in enterprise production environments.
• Strong expertise with Databricks, ADLS, Synapse Analytics, Azure SQL, ADF, Azure DevOps, Azure IAM, and monitoring tools.
• Proven leadership as Platform Architect, Platform Operations Lead, or similar roles; not solely a data engineer.
• Experience with ITIL-aligned operating processes and enterprise production support.

Responsibilities

• Lead administration, architecture, governance, and operational support of enterprise data platforms.
• Manage Databricks, ADLS, Synapse, Azure SQL, and related Azure services across environments.
• Own platform reliability, availability, performance, and security.
• Define environment strategies, monitoring frameworks, and governance controls.
• Oversee Change Management, Release Management, and CAB activities.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams during incidents and drive timely restoration.
• Perform RCA investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Develop runbooks, knowledge articles, and disaster recovery plans.
• Establish and report on operational KPIs and platform health metrics.
• Drive platform modernization, automation, and cost optimization.

Skills

Platform administration

Databricks

Azure data services

Leadership

Incident response

Root cause analysis

Cloud governance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Databricks

Azure Data Factory

Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS)

Azure Synapse Analytics

Azure SQL

Azure DevOps

Azure IAM (RBAC, Service Principals, Managed Identities)

Azure Monitor / Log Analytics

ServiceNow / ITSM

Job description

Wesco is seeking a Data Platform Administration Architect to own architecture, governance, and operations of our cloud-based data platforms, with emphasis on Databricks, Azure Data Services, and enterprise platform operations.

This role combines hands-on platform management with leadership across engineering, security, governance, and business teams to ensure reliability, security, and compliance at scale.