Data Lakehouse Architect - Data Bricks

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Job Description

Summary:

As the Data Lakehouse Architect - Data Bricks, this role will be required to take ownership of designing, building, and optimizing enterprise-scale data platforms using Databricks. This role plays a key part in creating a modern data ecosystem that powers advanced analytics, AI/ML, and real-time processing across multi-cloud environments. This role will bring deep expertise in Databricks, Spark, and cloud technologies like AWS and Azure, combined with strong leadership skills to guide engineering teams. Focus will be on delivering secure, scalable, and cost-efficient solutions that align with business goals and drive measurable impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and execute the technical roadmap for Databricks-based data platforms, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and business priorities.
• Integrate Databricks with AWS/Azure services (e.g., S3, EC2, Glue) and manage DBU consumption through autoscaling and cost optimization strategies.
• Lead technical architecture of DataBricks Platform and its integration with 3rd party providers in a dual cloud setup.
• Enable customers to connect and execute robust ETL/ELT pipelines using PySpark and Spark SQL. Optimize cluster performance, job orchestration, and resource utilization for efficiency and cost control.
• Implement data governance policies, enforce access controls, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards using tools like Unity Catalog.
• Champion Agile methodologies and ensure disciplined use of Jira for backlog management, sprint planning, and progress tracking.
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies and Databricks features. Lead proof-of-concepts for new capabilities and drive automation for data workflows.
• Guide and mentor engineering teams, conduct code reviews, and enforce best practices. Foster collaboration and continuous improvement across cross-functional teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to lead large-scale, cross-functional projects in an Agile environment.
• Familiarity with Unity Catalog, Delta Live Tables, and advanced Databricks features.

Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
- Six to eight years of relevant technical experience
- Five or more years of leading a software engineering team

Qualifications:

• 8+ years in data architecture, platform architecture, or related roles, with 3+ years in Databricks platform leadership.
• Experience with multi cloud complexities, Azure/AWS preferred.
• Expertise in PySpark, Spark SQL, and cloud services (AWS/Azure).
• Strong understanding of data architecture, governance, and security frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins) and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform).
• Preferred Financial Services experience or similar regulated industry experience.

The role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days.

If there's anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Benefits:

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members' whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

Review our full benefits available by employment status here.

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.

E-Verify

U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $133,365.00 - $156,900.00

U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.

Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.