Databricks Architect ___ Princeton, NJ (Hybrid)

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Job Title: Databricks Architect (Enterprise Data Platform)

Location- Princeton, NJ (Hybrid)

We are seeking a highly skilled Databricks Architect to lead the design and implementation of next-generation data platforms built on the Lakehouse paradigm.

This role goes beyond pipeline development—you will own the Databricks platform architecture end-to-end, driving scalability, governance, performance, and cost optimization across enterprise data ecosystems.

Databricks Platform Architecture

• Architect and implement enterprise-scale Databricks environments (dev/test/prod)
• Design secure, scalable Lakehouse architecture using Delta Lake
  
  

Data Engineering & Processing

• Build and optimize high-performance data pipelines using Apache Spark (PySpark / Scala)
• Implement Medallion Architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold)
• Develop batch and real-time streaming pipelines using Structured Streaming
  
  

Governance, Security & Compliance

• Implement fine-grained access control using Unity Catalog
• Define enterprise-wide data governance, lineage, and auditing
  
  

Performance & Cost Optimization

• Optimize workloads using partitioning, caching, and Photon engine
• Design cost-efficient cluster strategies (autoscaling, spot instances, DBU optimization)
• Monitor and improve query and pipeline performance at scale
  
  

Cloud Integration

• Architect Databricks solutions on AWS / Azure / Google Cloud Platform
• Integrate with cloud-native services (AWS S3/Glue, Azure ADLS/ADF, etc.)
  
  

AI Skills

• Experience with Agentbricks and AI agents at scale to build use cases
• Production and establish guardrails with AI use cases
  
  

Must-Have Skills

• Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python
• Hands-on experience with Delta Lake, Medallion Architecture, and Unity Catalog
• Strong experience with at least one cloud platform (AWS / Azure / Google Cloud Platform)
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
• Knowledge of workflow orchestration tools (Airflow or equivalent)
  
  

Good to Have

• Databricks certifications (Associate / Professional)
• Experience with Databricks SQL & dashboards
• Exposure to ML pipelines (MLflow)
• Experience with Kafka or event-driven architectures
• Domain experience in Finance / Retail / Healthcare
  
  

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Strong architectural mindset with ability to design scalable data platforms
• Deep understanding of performance tuning and cost optimization
• Ability to balance technical depth with business impact
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  
  

Best Regards,

Sunitha Thapa

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Note: Momento USA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.