Lead Databricks Architect

Role : Lead Databricks Architect

Location : Iselin NJ : Hybrid (2-3 Days) Local candidates only

Duration : Contract

Must have : Expert in Databricks , Pyspark , python, SQL

JD:

• Strong knowledge on data bricks architecture and tools
• Have experience of task and wf jobs creations in data bricks.
• Deep understanding of distributed computing and how to use spark for data processing.
• SQL and pyspark : strong command over querying databases and proficiency in pyspark.
• Cloud platform: Preferred Azure for data bricks deployment.
• Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of experience in data engineering with Databricks and Spark
• Proficient in SQL and Python and Pyspark
• Experience with Azure Databricks Medallion Architecture with DLT, Iceberg
• Financial/Corporate Banking context would be a plus
• Experience with data integration and ETL tools, such as Azure Data Factory
• Experience with Azure cloud platform and services
• Experience with data warehouse and data lake concepts and architectures
• Good to have experience with big data technologies, such as Kafka, Hadoop, Hive, etc
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines using Databricks and Spark, and other cloud technologies as needed
• Optimize data pipelines for performance, scalability, and reliability
• Ensure data quality and integrity throughout the data lifecycle
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand and meet their data needs
• Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues, and provide root cause analysis and recommendations
• Document data pipeline specifications, requirements, and enhancements, and communicate them effectively to the team and management
• Create new data validation methods and data analysis tools, and share best practices and learnings with the data engineering community
• Implement ETL processes and data warehouse solutions, and ensure compliance with data governance and security policies