Application Architect

Position: Databricks SME

Responsibilities:

• We are seeking a highly skilled Databricks Subject Matter Expert (SME) with deep expertise in Agentic AI, Cloud, and Cyber to support a leading financial institution's Internal Audit function.
• This role will focus on evaluating and testing governance and control frameworks for cutting-edge agentic AI capabilities embedded within Databricks.
• This is a hands-on execution role, requiring technical depth beyond traditional IT audit skillsets, with the ability to assess complex AI-enabled systems and risks.
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold the firm's respectful and courteous work environment.
• Scope: Auditing the embedded agentic AI capabilities within Databricks (specifically DataBricks Genie), with a strong focus on Databricks AI agentic governance. Crucial areas of focus include the Unity Catalog governance layover and exact configuration.
• Timeline: Project initiation expected in mid-July through November.
• Key Ask: A dedicated, highly skilled Databricks SME is required for this phase.

Qualifications:

• Unity Catalog governance (access controls, lineage, permissioning)
• Databricks architecture (data ingestion, transformation, ML/GenAI pipelines)
• Experience with Databricks ML / GenAI capabilities and workflows
• Understanding of data lifecycle governance within Databricks
• Understanding of agent-based systems (LLMs, orchestration, workflows)
• Experience evaluating agent behavior, outputs, and risks
• Knowledge of AI development lifecycle (training, deployment, monitoring)
• Familiarity with AI governance concepts (bias, explainability, monitoring, HITL)
• Experience performing AI control testing and validation (not just ITGCs)

Developing or using AI risk frameworks / RCM

Location: Hybrid - Jersey City, NJ (preferred)

Open to remote as well or near other client offices - Chicago, Columbus, OH or Plano, TX