SCAFT / Data Bricks Lead

Please Contact: To discuss this amazing opportunity, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist Bhupendra Chopadeat email address  

Bhupendra.Chopade@generistek.com

We have Contract role SCAFT / Data Bricks Lead for client at Dallas, TX. Please let me know if you or any of your friends would be interested in this position.

Position Details:

SCAFT / Data Bricks Lead- Dallas, TX
Location                            : Dallas, TX 75254
Project Duration           : 5+ months (Contract to Hire)

Pay Rate                            : $60 - $65 an hour on W2

Role Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled Databricks Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable, enterprise-grade data platforms using Databricks. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise in data engineering and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) with architectural leadership, solution design capability, and strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Key Responsibilities

1. Solution Architecture & Design

·         Design end-to-end data architectures using Databricks Lakehouse Platform.

·         Architect scalable ETL/ELT pipelines, real-time streaming solutions, and advanced analytics platforms.

·         Define data models, storage strategies, and integration patterns aligned with business and enterprise architecture standards.

·         Provide guidance on cluster configuration, performance optimization, cost management, and workspace governance.

2. Technical Leadership

·         Lead technical discussions and design workshops with engineering teams and business stakeholders.

·         Provide best practices, frameworks, and reusable component designs for consistent delivery.

·         Perform code reviews and provide technical mentoring to data engineers and developers.

3. Stakeholder & Project Engagement

·         Collaborate with product owners, business leaders, and analytics teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

·         Create and present solution proposals, architectural diagrams, and implementation strategies.

·         Support pre-sales or discovery phases with technical input when needed.

4. Data Governance, Security & Compliance

·         Define and implement governance standards across Databricks workspaces (data lineage, cataloging, access control, etc.).

·         Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational security frameworks.

·         Implement best practices for monitoring, auditing, and data quality management.

5. Continuous Improvement & Innovation

·         Stay updated on Databricks features, roadmap, and industry trends.

·         Recommend improvements, optimizations, and modernization opportunities across the data ecosystem.

·         Evaluate integration of complementary technologies (Delta Live Tables, ML flow, Unity Catalog, streaming frameworks, etc.).

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Skills

·         Databricks Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with Databricks (clusters, notebooks, Delta Lake, ML flow, Unity Catalog).

·         Cloud Platforms: Experience with at least one cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP).

·         Data Engineering: Strong proficiency in Spark, Python, SQL, and distributed data processing.

·         Architecture: Experience designing large-scale data solutions including ingestion, transformation, storage, and analytics.

·         Streaming: Experience with streaming technologies (Structured Streaming, Kafka, Kinesis, EventHub).

·         DevOps: CI/CD practices for data pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.).

Soft Skills

·         Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and business teams.

·         Experience working in Agile environments.

·         Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences.

·         Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

·         Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional / Architect certification.

·         AWS/Azure/GCP cloud architect certifications.

·         Experience with BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, Looker).

·         Experience in machine learning workflows and ML operations.

·         Background in large-scale data modernization or cloud migration projects.

Why Join Us?

·         Opportunity to lead high-impact data initiatives using cutting-edge Databricks capabilities.

·         Work with a highly skilled team of engineers, architects, and analytics professionals.

·         Professional growth opportunities including certifications and advanced architecture training.

·         Collaborative environment that values innovation and continuous improvement.

To discuss this amazing opportunity, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist Bhupendra Chopadeat email address  

Bhupendra.Chopade@generistek.com

About generis tek: generis tek is a boutique it/professional staffing based in Chicago land. We offer both contingent labor & permanent placement services to several fortune 500 clients nationwide. Our philosophy is based on delivering long-term value and build lasting relationships with our clients, consultants and employees. Our fundamental success lies in understanding our clients’ specific needs and working very closely with our consultants to create a right fit for both sides. We aspire to be our client has most trusted business partner.