Senior Databricks Solution Architect

Houston, TX, US • Posted 3 hours ago • Updated 3 hours ago
Full Time
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Skills

  • Data Integration
  • Performance Tuning
  • Scratch
  • Advanced Analytics
  • Network
  • SAP ERP
  • Relational Databases
  • Analytics
  • Cloud Architecture
  • Computer Networking
  • Storage
  • Unity
  • Data Governance
  • Apache Spark
  • PySpark
  • Enterprise Integration
  • Orchestration
  • Data Processing
  • Terraform
  • Continuous Integration
  • Continuous Delivery
  • SQL
  • Business Intelligence
  • Dashboard
  • Customer Facing
  • Software Design
  • IT Management
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Databricks
  • Machine Learning (ML)
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • SAP
  • SCADA
  • IoT
  • Energy
  • Manufacturing
  • DICE

Summary

Duration: 6+ months
Compensation: $90-110hr
Location: Houston, TX

Job Overview:


We are seeking a Data Bricks Solution Expert who can take ownership of the complete architecture lifecycle, from initial client discovery and solution design through infrastructure deployment, data integration, governance, performance optimization, and production readiness. This role involves designing Azure Databricks environments from scratch, making critical architectural decisions, establishing secure and scalable foundations, and enabling advanced analytics and AI capabilities.
Responsibilities:
  • Architect and implement Azure Databricks environments, including greenfield deployments.
  • Design Azure landing zones, subscriptions, resource groups, networking, storage, identity, and platform connectivity.
  • Architect secure Azure Databricks deployments using Private Link, network isolation, and secure connectivity.
  • Design enterprise Lakehouse solutions using Delta Lake and Bronze, Silver, and Gold data layers.
  • Design integrations across ERP, SAP, operational systems, APIs, relational databases, and enterprise data platforms.
  • Architect governed analytics solutions using Databricks SQL, AI/BI Dashboards, and Genie Spaces.
  • Design data and platform foundations supporting enterprise AI, machine learning, RAG, and agentic applications.
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and automated deployment practices.
  • Lead client discovery workshops to assess business objectives, existing technology, architectural requirements, and constraints.
Required Qualifications:
  • 8 years of relevant technology experience, including substantial hands-on data platform and cloud architecture responsibilities.
  • 3 years of hands-on Databricks implementation and architecture experience.
  • Demonstrated experience designing and deploying at least one production Databricks platform from initial architecture through implementation.
  • Strong Azure infrastructure knowledge, including networking, identity, security, storage, and deployment architecture.
  • Hands-on experience with Unity Catalog and enterprise data governance.
  • Strong understanding of Delta Lake, Spark, SQL, PySpark, and medallion architecture.
  • Experience architecting data ingestion, enterprise integration, orchestration, and data processing solutions.
  • Experience with Terraform, CI/CD, and automated platform deployments.
  • Working knowledge of Databricks SQL, AI/BI Dashboards, and Genie Spaces.
  • Demonstrated client-facing consulting, solution design, and technical leadership capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional or Databricks Certified Data Analyst Associate.
  • Databricks architecture, platform administration, or other relevant advanced credentials.
  • Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.
  • Experience deploying and optimizing Genie Spaces in production.
  • Experience with Databricks AI/ML, MLflow, Vector Search, and agentic AI architectures.
  • Knowledge of Lakebase and operational data application patterns.
  • Experience with SAP, industrial data platforms, SCADA, historians, or IoT systems.
  • Background in Oil & Gas, Energy, Utilities, Manufacturing, or Industrial operations.
  • Experience leading nearshore engineering teams.
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About The Brixton Group

We are a values-based professional technology services firm with over 150 years of combined experience in the technology industry. We re deeply engaged in the successful pairing of the right people to the right projects, and we attribute our national presence to the referrals we ve received through current and past clients and candidates.



Our History

-Established in 1998

-Woman-Owned Business with national footprint



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-Four straight years listed on Inc. Magazine s Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America.

-Three straight years listed on Charlotte s Fast 50.



We believe that when people find the ideal setting to express their talents, the possibilities are infinite. This is why we exist. We are inspired and guided by a greater purpose than profit.


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