Databricks Platform Architect

Job Family:

Management Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 50%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

• Architect and manage Databricks clusters, workspaces, and integrations with cloud services (Azure/AWS/GCP).

• Implement CI/CD pipelines for Databricks notebooks and jobs.

• Optimize cluster configurations for cost and performance.

• Ensure compliance with security and governance standards.

• Collaborate with data engineers and scientists to support data pipelines and ML workflows.

• Conduct ETL and data quality analysis using various technologies (i.e., Python, Databricks).

• Maintain good working relationships with accounts/clients to enhance customer satisfaction.

• Ensure data governance and quality assurance standards are met.

• Organize and lead meetings, including scheduling meetings; drafting and delivering agendas and meeting minutes; providing and archiving required documentation; and documenting, tracking, and following up on action items.

• Summarize and present information and reports to the team and make recommendations (both oral and written).

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university.

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.

• Based on our contractual obligations, candidate must be located within the United States and US Citizen.

• Minimum SEVEN (7) years of total experience in cloud-based data platforms.

• Minimum FIVE (5) years experience with Databricks.

• Strong knowledge of Spark architecture and distributed computing.

• Hands-on experience with Terraform or other IaC tools.

• Experience with Unity Catalog and Delta Lake.

• Familiarity with Kubernetes and container orchestration.

• Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash).

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Master’s degree.

• Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional.

• Azure/AWS/GCP Cloud Architect or Administrator.

• Terraform Associate.

• Experience working with system and application logs.

• Experience with the design and build of ETL programs, interfaces, and data reconciliation processes, preferably in Databricks.

• Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.

The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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