Hiring: Databricks Architect Company: NAVA Software Solutions Location: Houston, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 12:45:15 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Azure, CI/CD, Data Mesh, Data Pipeline, Databricks, Delta Lake, Git, MLflow, PL/SQL, Pandas, PostgreSQL, PySpark, Python, Redshift, SOA, SQL, SQL Server, SageMaker, Step Functions, T-SQL About the job Experience: •? Prior experience as a data architect or technical lead of record on a Databricks migration or greenfield build. •? Designing and implementing scalable data architectures spanning both AWS and Databricks. •? Managing data governance, security, and compliance in complex, multi-source enterprise environments. •? Formally mentoring or managing junior/mid-level architects and engineers. •? Working with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable business value through data. Required Skills: •Data Engineer is a senior, hands-on technical leader responsible for architecting, building, and governing enterprise-wide data platforms in a Databricks-centric environment. Qualifications: •? Bachelor?s or master?s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field. •? 10+ years of data engineering/architecture experience, including at least 5 years in a senior or lead capacity (architecting solutions, not just executing tickets). •? 5+ years hands-on with AWS cloud data services in production environments. •3+ years of substantial, hands-on Databricks experience is required ? this client runs a Databricks-first environment. Candidates without recent Databricks depth will not be considered. •? Proficiency in AWS services: Glue, Redshift, Athena, Lake Formation, SageMaker, Bedrock, Step Functions. •? Deep Databricks expertise: Unity Catalog, Delta Lake, Delta Live Tables, Databricks Workflows, cluster/cost management, and MLflow. •? Working knowledge of the Alation data governance tool. •? Strong skills in SQL (T-SQL), Python (PySpark/Pandas), DAX, Power Query (M), PL/SQL. •? Skilled in Power BI, Git, Visual Studio Code, SSMS. •? Demonstrated command of architectural patterns: Medallion architecture, Data Mesh, Lakehouse, SOA data layers ? able to defend design trade-offs to senior stakeholders. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!