Solution Architect - Data Engineering (Azure Databricks)

PeopleNTech LLC

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Remote
  • $75 Per Hour

Highlights

We are seeking a Solution Architect (Contractor) to design and drive enterprise-scale data engineering architectures on Azure Databricks and cloud platforms . The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strong business alignment , enabling scalable, secure, and high-performing data platforms.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSanta Clara, CA (
Remote
)

Description

Solution Architect - Data Engineering (Azure Databricks)
Location: Remote
Rate: $75/hr on C2C
Indent: PSL303558-141-5

Role Summary
We are seeking a Solution Architect (Contractor) to design and drive enterprise-scale data engineering architectures on Azure Databricks and cloud platforms. This role will define end-to-end data solutions, architecture patterns, and engineering standards to support analytics, AI/ML, and operational use cases.
The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strong business alignment, enabling scalable, secure, and high-performing data platforms.
Solution architecture is critical to ensuring standardized, scalable, and governed data ecosystems across domains and use cases[NextGen Da...quirements | Meeting]

Key Responsibilities
1. Architecture & Solution Design
  • Define and implement end-to-end data architecture (ingestion → transformation → consumption)
  • Design scalable Lakehouse architectures (Databricks, Delta Lake)
  • Develop reference architectures, reusable frameworks, and design patterns
  • Align architecture with performance, scalability, security, and cost optimization goals

2. Data Modeling & Domain Architecture
  • Define canonical data models, dimensional schemas, and semantic layers
  • Architect enterprise data across domains:
    • Claims, Member, Provider, Eligibility
  • Ensure data consistency, interoperability, and reuse across teams

3. Azure Databricks & Cloud Enablement
  • Architect solutions using:
    • Azure Databricks (Mandatory)
    • Azure Data Services (ADF, ADLS, Synapse)
  • Guide engineering teams on:
    • Spark optimization, Delta Lake design, and data pipeline best practices
  • Enable multi-cloud integrations when required

4. Governance, Security & Compliance
  • Define and enforce:
    • Data governance frameworks (lineage, quality, metadata)
    • Access control, RBAC, and data security policies
  • Ensure compliance with:
    • HIPAA, HITRUST, and enterprise regulatory standards
  • Establish data quality SLAs and auditability mechanisms

5. Engineering & Platform Alignment
  • Work closely with:
    • Data Engineering teams
    • Platform Engineering teams
    • AI/ML Engineering teams
  • Provide architectural oversight for pipelines, workflows, and platform capabilities
  • Drive standardization across CI/CD, DataOps, and MLOps practices

6. Stakeholder & Business Engagement
  • Collaborate with business, product, and analytics teams to:
    • Translate requirements into scalable technical solutions
  • Lead architecture reviews, design approvals, and governance forums (ARB)
  • Communicate architecture decisions and trade-offs to leadership

Required Skills
  • Strong experience in:
    • Azure Databricks (Mandatory) – PySpark, Delta Lake
    • Cloud Architecture (Azure preferred)
  • Deep expertise in:
    • Data Architecture & Data Modeling (OLTP, OLAP, Dimensional)
    • Lakehouse / Data Warehouse design patterns
  • Hands-on experience with:
    • ETL/ELT pipelines and orchestration frameworks
    • CI/CD and DevOps practices (Azure DevOps, Git)

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