Principal Enterprise Data Architect (Databricks)

Expert Technology Services

Washington, DC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Access Control, Agile Programming Methodologies, Apache Spark, Architectural Services, Blueprints, Cisco Unity, Cloud Computing, Coding Standards, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Data Modeling, Data Structures, DataArchitect Data Modeling Tool, Design Patterns Programming Methodologies, DevOps, Ecosystems, Enterprise Architecture, GitHub, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Leadership, Master Data Management (MDM), Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Negotiation Skills, Technical Strategy, User Documentation
LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
1 day ago
Job Summary (Principal Enterprise Data Architect)

- Serve as the ultimate technical authority for the enterprise Databricks lakehouse platform, driving the architectural vision and governance.
- Define enterprise-wide architectural blueprints, integration patterns, and governance frameworks for Databricks environments.
- Act as the primary liaison with senior executives, translating technical and cloud financial (FinOps) information into strategic business decisions.
- Establish strict coding standards, design patterns, and architectural review processes for cross-functional engineering teams.
- Standardize and optimize the Medallion Architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold) and advanced Spark configurations (e.g., Liquid Clustering, Photon engines) for performance and cost efficiency.
- Design and implement automated multi-environment CI/CD pipelines and data security policies (masking, access control) using Unity Catalog.
- Guide the development of complex Delta Live Tables (DLT) pipelines and real-time streaming solutions at an enterprise scale.
- Model enterprise data ecosystems, including relational/dimensional data structures and master data management (MDM).
- Lead the adoption and use of DevOps tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, Terraform) for streamlined deployments.
- Demonstrate exceptional executive communication, facilitation, negotiation, and leadership skills to influence technology strategy.
- Operate effectively within a SAFe (Scaled Agile) framework, including mandatory on-site participation in PI planning in Washington, D.C.

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