Sr Databricks Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Digital Services is seeking a Databricks Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-grade data platforms using the Databricks Lakehouse Platform. You will blend data engineering and cloud expertise with architectural leadership and stakeholder engagement to deliver scalable data solutions.

Join a collaborative team focused on scalable ETL/ELT pipelines, real-time analytics, governance, and modernization across the data ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Databricks: clusters, notebooks, Delta Lake, MLflow, Unity Catalog experience.
• Cloud: AWS/Azure/GCP experience.
• Spark, Python, SQL, distributed data processing skills.
• Experience designing large-scale data solutions (ingestion, transformation, storage, analytics).
• Streaming tech: Structured Streaming, Kafka, Kinesis, EventHub.
• CI/CD practices for data pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).
• Comfort explaining complex concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end data architectures using Databricks Lakehouse Platform.
• Architect scalable ETL/ELT pipelines and real-time streaming solutions.
• Provide guidance on cluster configuration, performance optimization, cost management, and governance.

Skills

Databricks expertise

Cloud platforms

Data engineering

Architecture design

Streaming tech

DevOps pipelines

Job description

Function IoT Our Company We’re Hitachi Digital Services, a global digital solutions and transformation business with a bold vision of our world’s potential. We’re people-centric and here to power good. Every day, we future-proof urban spaces, conserve natural resources, protect rainforests, and save lives. This is a world where innovation, technology, and deep expertise come together to take our company and customers from what’s now to what’s next. We make it happen through the power of acceleration. Imagine the sheer breadth of talent it takes to bring a better tomorrow closer to today. We don’t expect you to ‘fit’ every requirement – your life experience, character, perspective, and passion for achieving great things in the world are equally as important to us.

Role Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled Databricks Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable, enterprise-grade data platforms using Databricks. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise in data engineering and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) with architectural leadership, solution design capability, and strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Solution Architecture & Design Design end-to-end data architectures using Databricks Lakehouse Platform. Architect scalable ETL/ELT pipelines, real-time streaming solutions, and advanced analytics platforms. Define data models, storage strategies, and integration patterns aligned with business and enterprise architecture standards. Provide guidance on cluster configuration, performance optimization, cost management, and workspace governance.
• Technical Leadership Lead technical discussions and design workshops with engineering teams and business stakeholders. Provide best practices, frameworks, and reusable component designs for consistent delivery. Perform code reviews and provide technical mentoring to data engineers and developers.
• Stakeholder & Project Engagement Collaborate with product owners, business leaders, and analytics teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions. Create and present solution proposals, architectural diagrams, and implementation strategies. Support pre‑sales or discovery phases with technical input when needed.
• Data Governance, Security & Compliance Define and implement governance standards across Databricks workspaces (data lineage, cataloging, access control, etc.). Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational security frameworks. Implement best practices for monitoring, auditing, and data quality management.
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation Stay updated on Databricks features, roadmap, and industry trends. Recommend improvements, optimizations, and modernization opportunities across the data ecosystem. Evaluate integration of complementary technologies (Delta Live Tables, MLflow, Unity Catalog, streaming frameworks, etc.).

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Skills

Databricks Expertise: Strong hands‑on experience with Databricks (clusters, notebooks, Delta Lake, MLflow, Unity Catalog). Cloud Platforms: Experience with at least one cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP). Data Engineering: Strong proficiency in Spark, Python, SQL, and distributed data processing. Architecture: Experience designing large‑scale data solutions including ingestion, transformation, storage, and analytics. Streaming: Experience with streaming technologies (Structured Streaming, Kafka, Kinesis, EventHub). DevOps: CI/CD practices for data pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.).

Soft Skills Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and business teams. Experience working in Agile environments. Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for non‑technical audiences. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.

Preferred Qualifications Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional / Architect certification. AWS/Azure/GCP cloud architect certifications. Experience with BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, Looker). Experience in machine learning workflows and ML operations. Background in large‑scale data modernization or cloud migration projects.

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to lead high‑impact data initiatives using cutting‑edge Databricks capabilities.

Work with a highly skilled team of engineers, architects, and analytics professionals.

Professional growth opportunities including certifications and advanced architecture training.

Collaborative environment that values innovation and continuous improvement.

About us

We’re a global, team of innovators. Together, we harness engineering excellence and passion to co‑create meaningful solutions to complex challenges. We turn organizations into data‑driven leaders that can make a positive impact on their industries and society. If you believe that innovation can bring a better tomorrow closer to today, this is the place for you.

Fostering innovation through diverse perspectives Hitachi is a global company operating across a wide range of industries and regions. One of the things that sets Hitachi apart is the diversity of our business and people, which drives our innovation and growth. We are committed to building an inclusive culture based on mutual respect and merit‑based systems. We believe that when people feel valued, heard, and safe to express themselves, they do their best work.

How we look after you

We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry‑leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We’re also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We’re always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas.

We’re proud to say we’re an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.

Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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