Arlington, VA, USA
7 hours ago
Databricks Platform Architect

Job Family:

Management Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

Architect and manage Databricks clusters, workspaces, and integrations with cloud services (Azure/AWS/GCP).

Implement CI/CD pipelines for Databricks notebooks and jobs.

Optimize cluster configurations for cost and performance.

Ensure compliance with security and governance standards.

Collaborate with data engineers and scientists to support data pipelines and ML workflows.

Conduct ETL and data quality analysis using various technologies (i.e., Python, Databricks).

Maintain good working relationships with accounts/clients to enhance customer satisfaction

Ensure data governance and quality assurance standards are met.

Organize and lead meetings, including scheduling meetings; drafting and delivering agendas and meeting minutes; providing and archiving required documentation; and documenting, tracking, and following up on action items.

Summarize and present information and reports to the team and make recommendations (both oral and written).


What You Will Need:

Bachelor's degree is required

Minimum SEVEN (7) years of total experience in cloud-based data platforms

Minimum FIVE (5) years experience with Databricks.

Strong knowledge of Spark architecture and distributed computing.

Hands-on experience with Terraform or other IaC tools.

Experience with Unity Catalog and Delta Lake.

Familiarity with Kubernetes and container orchestration.

Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash).

Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Master’s degree

Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional

Azure/AWS/GCP Cloud Architect or Administrator.

Terraform Associate

Experience working with system and application logs.

Experience with the design and build of ETL programs, interfaces, and data reconciliation processes, preferably in Databricks.

An ability to obtain a federal security clearance


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Basic Life & Supplemental Life

Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Student Loan PayDown

Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

Skills Development & Certifications

Employee Referral Program

Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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