Data Architect

Job Title: Data Architect – Databricks Location: Santa Clara, CA (Fully Onsite) (Local Candidates Only) Duration: 6+ Months Note: Strong Experience in Databricks, AWS and Snowflake is required. Please look for Candidates who has worked on Long long-term projects. Required Skills & Qualifications 12+ years of experience in data architecture, with 5+ years of hands-on in Databricks. Strong Experience in Snowflake Experience in cloud platforms, AWS, especially AWS Databricks. Strong proficiency in Apache Spark, Delta Lake, and PySpark. Experience with data modelling, ETL/ELT pipelines, and data warehousing. Familiarity with CI/CD, DevOps, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM templates). Knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance frameworks. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Qualifications Databricks Certified Data Engineer or Architect. Experience with MLflow, Unity Catalog, and Lakehouse architecture. Background in machine learning, AI, or advanced analytics. Experience with tools like Apache Airflow, dbt, or Power BI/Tableau.