Databricks Data Architect

This range is provided by DynPro Inc.. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range$150,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yrDirect message the job poster from DynPro Inc.Tech Recruiting at DynPro - Hiring Exceptional, Innovative and Amazing TalentsLocation: San Jose / Bay Area, CA (Hybrid – Onsite as required)Employment Type: Full-Time with DynProAbout the RoleWe are looking for a highly skilled Databricks Architect to lead the design and technical planning for a large-scale migration to the Databricks platform. This is a strategic pre-execution role where you will drive technical architecture discussions with client stakeholders and internal teams to lay the foundation for a successful project. The role involves working closely with our leadership and the client’s technical leadership to define the migration blueprint, leverage accelerators like Turgon, and prepare the Statement of Work (SOW) for execution.Responsibilities• Act as the technical lead and engage with client architects and engineers to understand the current ecosystem and design the target state on Databricks.• Define the architecture for data ingestion, ETL/ELT pipelines, data lakehouses, and advanced analytics using the Databricks Lakehouse Platform.• Evaluate existing systems (e.g., AWS Redshift, Spark on EMR, GKE, Kafka) and design migration strategies to Databricks with minimal disruption.=• Develop architecture artifacts including data flow diagrams, integration patterns, and component-level designs.• Identify reusable components, best practices, and automation opportunities to accelerate delivery using tools such as Turgon.• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and DevOps teams to define cluster sizing, deployment models, CI/CD pipelines, and cost optimization.• Support SOW and project scoping discussions with effort estimations and risk identification.• Stay engaged through early build phases, ensuring architectural integrity during handoff to engineering teams.Must-Have Skills• 8-10+ years of experience in data engineering and architecture, with at least 3+ years on Databricks.• Deep knowledge of Databricks Lakehouse Architecture, including Unity Catalog, Delta Lake, DBFS, MLflow, and structured streaming.• Strong background in building large-scale ETL/ELT pipelines using PySpark, SparkSQL, dbx, and Databricks Workflows.• Hands-on with AWS stack (S3, Redshift, EMR, Lambda) or Azure equivalents.• Experience integrating Databricks with Kafka, Airflow, CI/CD pipelines, and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.• Familiar with security frameworks, role-based access control, and compliance in enterprise data environments.• Strong communication and leadership skills, capable of driving discussions with senior architects and business leaders.Nice to Have• Experience using Turgon or other internal accelerators in migration/modernization projects.• Prior experience in manufacturing, semiconductor, or hardware-driven enterprises.• Exposure to Computer Vision and Edge AI deployments integrated with Databricks (a plus, not mandatory).Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionEngineering, Information Technology, and Strategy/PlanningIndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting, Consumer Services, and Computer and Network SecurityReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at DynPro Inc. by 2xInferred from the description for this jobMedical insuranceVision insuranceGet notified about new Data Architect jobs in San Jose, CA.San Jose, CA $224,000.00-$410,000.00 1 week agoMountain View, CA $149,000.00-$242,000.00 2 weeks agoRedwood City, CA $180,000.00-$230,000.00 2 weeks agoDatabase Product Organization - IC6 AI ArchitectRedwood City, CA $116,400.00-$338,500.00 3 days agoSan Jose, CA $181,000.00-$354,200.00 1 week agoSan Jose, CA $155,500.00-$376,000.00 6 days agoSan Francisco Bay Area $160,000.00-$180,000.00 4 weeks agoSunnyvale, CA $218,000.00-$306,000.00 1 week agoSanta Clara, CA $199,000.00-$299,000.00 6 days agoSan Jose, CA $199,800.00-$374,400.00 7 months agoSunnyvale, CA $182,000.00-$242,000.00 2 weeks agoSunnyvale, CA $188,000.00-$330,000.00 1 week agoSan Jose, CA $150,000.00-$180,000.00 1 month agoSenior Software Architect - Data Center SystemsPrincipal Solutions Architect - Silicon PhotonicsMountain View, CA $200,000.00-$260,000.00 1 week agoSunnyvale, CA $169,000.00-$338,000.00 1 day agoPrincipal Data Center Solutions ArchitectSan Jose, CA $160,000.00-$200,000.00 15 hours agoArchitect / Technical Lead - System / Packaging / ThermalSanta Clara, CA $128,670.00-$254,120.00 5 days agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr