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Principal Architect DataBricks

Nava Software Solutions

Houston, TX

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SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Apache Spark, Architectural Design, Architectural Services, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agents, Automation, Best Practices, Cisco Unity, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Coaching, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cost Control, Data Management, Data Modeling, Documentation Standards, Ecosystems, Engineering Consulting, GitHub, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Machine Learning, Mentoring, Performance Modeling, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Proof of Concept, Prototyping, Python Programming/Scripting Language, SQL (Structured Query Language), Scalable System Development, Software Engineering, Standards Development
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
4 days ago
NAVA Software solutions is looking for a Principal Architect - DataBricks

Details:

Principal Architect, Databricks

Location: Houston TX - 4 days in office

Duration: Full Time / Direct Hire

The Principal Architect, Databrickswill act as our top technical expert and lead practitioner for the Databricks Platform. This role combines architectural leadership with practical implementation. You will be responsible not only for defining the architectural vision but also for developing core, reusable patterns and reference architectures that will accelerate our teams. The ideal candidate is a master of the Databricks ecosystem who leads by example, demonstrates what's possible through hands-on development, and empowers teams to build robust, scalable data solutions.

As a Principal Architect, Databricks you will:
  • Develop and Implement Reference Architectures: Design, build, and maintain a library of production-quality reference architectures and reusable patterns that showcase best practices and accelerate development for engineering teams.
  • Architect and Prototype Solutions: Architect and build proofs-of-concept for end-to-end solutions on the Databricks Lakehouse Platform, actively demonstrating feasibility and validating complex designs through hands-on implementation.
  • Advise Through Doing: Serve as the primary consultant for engineering teams on all aspects of Databricks, providing expert guidance that extends beyond diagrams to include code, best practices, and hands-on support.
  • Lead Platform Training: Create training sessions and train engineers, leading the adoption and implementation of new features such as Unity Catalog, Delta Live Tables, and advanced MLOps capabilities.
  • Establish and Govern Best Practices: Define, document, and evangelize standards for Databricks development, including data modeling, performance tuning, security, and cost management.
  • Mentor and Coach: Mentor engineers and other technical staff through code reviews, paired programming, and design sessions, elevating the overall technical proficiency of the organization within the Databricks ecosystem.
What We Need From You
  • Bachelor's Degree Computer Science or related field. Req
  • 10+ years' Experience in software engineering, including significant experience in architecting systems. Required
  • Proven experience acting as a hands-on technical architect and advisor on large-scale data projects. Required
  • Databricks Mastery: Deep, expert-level knowledge of the Databricks Platform, including: Unity Catalog: Designing and implementing data governance and security. Delta Lake & Delta Live Tables: Architecting and building reliable, scalable data pipelines. Performance & Cost Optimization: Expertise in tuning Spark jobs, optimizing cluster usage, and managing platform costs. MLOps: Strong, practical understanding of the machine learning lifecycle on Databricks using tools like MLflow. Databricks SQL: Knowledge of designing and optimizing analytical workloads. Mosaic AI: Knowledge of designing and optimizing AI Agents.
  • Cloud & Infrastructure: Deep knowledge of cloud architecture and services on AWS. Strong command of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, YAML).
  • Software Engineering & Programming: Strong background in software engineering and building large fault-tolerant systems.
  • CI/CD & Automation: Experience with designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines (preferably with GitHub Actions) for data and ML workloads.
  • Observability: Familiarity with implementing monitoring, logging, and alerting for data platforms.
  • Automation: The platform is ephemeral, and all changes are implemented using Terraform and Python. Expertise in Terraform and Python is a must.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and guide technical teams and stakeholders effectively.
  • A strategic mindset with a passion for solving complex data challenges and driving business outcomes through technology.
  • The ability to think critically, challenge assumptions, and make clear, well-reasoned architectural decisions.

About the Company

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Nava Software Solutions

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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
WEBSITE
http://tslsoftsol.com