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Data Platform Architect
- Location: Jersey City, New Jersey 07310
- Work model: On-site
- Posted 3 weeks ago
- Job ID: JPC - 210170
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Job Description
Job Summary: Data Platform Architect (Databricks)
Location: Jersey City, NJ or New York City (Hybrid: 3 days onsite)
About the Role
Join a forward-thinking enterprise as a Data Platform Architect and spearhead the modernization of our mission-critical data ecosystem. You will architect and implement cutting-edge, cloud-native data platforms at petabyte scale, collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dynamic, high-impact environment. This role empowers you to drive innovation using Databricks, Spark, and leading cloud technologies while influencing the future-state data strategy of a global organization.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute the architecture for large-scale, cloud-native enterprise data platforms
- Lead complex data migrations from on-premises systems to AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud environments
- Design secure, resilient, and scalable data architectures leveraging Medallion Architecture and lakehouse principles
- Set architectural standards, governance frameworks, and engineering best practices across the organization
- Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and business teams to ensure alignment with enterprise cloud strategies
- Evaluate, recommend, and implement technologies for data storage, processing, streaming, and observability
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams utilizing Spark, Kafka, Databricks, and cloud-native services
- Drive platform performance optimization, cost management, and operational excellence
- Advise executives on migration roadmaps, risk assessments, and data platform modernization strategies
Required Skills and Experience
- 10+ years experience in data platform architecture, data engineering, or distributed systems
- Proven leadership in enterprise-scale cloud migration initiatives involving massive data volumes
- Advanced expertise in Databricks, Apache Spark, Apache Kafka, AWS, and large-scale data warehouse/lakehouse platforms
- Proficiency in schema design (star/snowflake), fact/dimension modeling, SCDs, and data warehousing fundamentals
- Strong programming skills in Java, Python, and SQL
- In-depth knowledge of data governance, security, compliance, and operational monitoring
- Experience migrating from legacy platforms such as Vertica, Hadoop, Teradata, Oracle, or Snowflake
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Preferred Skills
- Databricks and AWS Solutions Architect certifications
- Experience designing and implementing lakehouse architectures and real-time analytics platforms
- Background in highly regulated financial services or enterprise environments
- Master's degree in a related field
Benefits
- Career growth with leadership opportunities in a transformative enterprise data initiative
- Exposure to the latest technologies in cloud, data engineering, and analytics
- Collaborative, high-performing work environment
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Hybrid work model with prime office locations
How to Apply
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Job details
Job ID JPC - 210170
Location Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
Work Model On-site
Job Type Referral Fee
Posted September 23, 2026
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