Lakehouse Architect / Databricks SME

For our client, we are seeking a Lakehouse Architect / Databricks SME to join the team of a leader in the Technical Services space. This role will shape the architecture of a modern cloud-based data platform and guide how analytical teams consume, govern, and optimize enterprise data. You will lead the design of lakehouse capabilities, storage patterns, and metadata structures that support a wide range of analytical and advanced modeling needs. In close partnership with data, analytics, and engineering stakeholders, you will help modernize workflows and solve complex architecture challenges in a remote environment. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $114,600 – $252,100 annually Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of a data lakehouse platform using Azure technologies Architect tiered storage zones with data quality and governance controls Design environment configurations for optimal analytical workload performance Implement metadata management and SQL-accessible data structures Support diverse analytical models including machine learning and geospatial analytics Modernize analyst workflows from local to cloud-based environments Provide technical expertise for complex data architecture challenges Qualifications Bachelor's degree plus 15 years of experience in a related field; equivalent experience considered Deep expertise in Azure Databricks and lakehouse solutions Proven experience with enterprise data platforms for diverse analytical workloads Strong background in various data modeling paradigms Extensive hands-on experience with Azure Data Lake Storage and performance optimization Benefits Flexible time off policy Access to robust learning resources Comprehensive healthcare and wellness benefits Financial and retirement support Continuing education opportunities Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.