Azure Databricks Architect - DIRECT HIRE FTE

Location: Hybrid in Des Moines, Iowa; Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Dallas, Texas; or Austin, Texas

Job Type: Full-time, Direct Hire

About the Role

We are hiring multiple Azure Databricks Architects to lead a major cloud data modernization initiative. This is a high-impact opportunity to help rearchitect an enterprise data lake environment, influence technology direction, and serve as a go-to expert for modern Azure and Databricks data solutions across the organization. If you enjoy building modern cloud architecture, solving complex data challenges, and mentoring technical teams, this role offers the chance to make a visible impact across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Influence technology direction, data architecture, and enterprise-level architecture decisions
• Serve as a go-to expert for solutioning and Azure data solutions across the enterprise
• Lead key solution architecture for exciting projects, including:
  • Azure Data Lake development
  • Databricks implementation and optimization
  • Data engineering and ETL processes
• Tackle and creatively solve complex technical issues
• Present data engineering solutions, APIs, and microservices
• Translate technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Collaborate across enterprise teams to influence architectural direction

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in application architecture, solution design, and enterprise-level technology leadership
• Strong hands-on expertise with Azure services, including Azure Databricks and Azure Data Lake
• Background in data engineering and data-oriented solution development within complex environments
• Experience with API development, microservices architecture, and modern integration patterns
• Proficiency with .NET, ASP.NET, and Python for scalable application development
• Ability to evaluate complex technical problems and develop effective, well-structured solutions
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical ideas clearly
• Experience working across enterprise teams in a collaborative setting
• Technical experience and architecture expertise, preferably in developing modern data lake solutions

Skills

• Azure Databricks (required)
• Azure Data Lake
• Python (required)
• Data engineering
• ETL processes
• APIs and microservices
• .NET / ASP.NET

Benefits

• Early out Fridays
• Competitive bonus structure (12% bonus)
• Comprehensive benefits package

Pay

Up to $165,000 base salary