Big Data Architect- Databricks, Spark, AWS

Grid Dynamics Holdings

$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in data architecture or engineering
  • Proficiency in AWS for cloud solutions
  • Strong programming skills in Python
  • Familiarity with AWS Glue, Apache Spark, and Apache Kafka
  • Experience with Databricks is essential
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • Experience in on-premise data solutions is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement medallion architecture for data ingestion and processing
  • Develop ETL and streaming pipelines using Databricks and Apache tools
  • Define data quality frameworks with monitoring tools
  • Optimize data pipeline performance and costs
  • Lead technical discovery and development assessments
  • Provide technical recommendations and implementation roadmaps
  • Act as the liaison between engineering teams and business stakeholders
  • Define best practices and coding standards for data engineering teams

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects
  • Join a highly motivated and dedicated team
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental
  • Participate in corporate social events
  • Access to professional development opportunities
  • Work in a well-equipped office
Full Job Description
We are currently hiring a Big Data Architect for a hybrid role in Atlanta, GA

Essential functions

Data Architecture & Engineering
  • Design and implement medallion architecture (raw, silver, gold layers) to enable efficient data ingestion, processing, and quality management.
  • Develop standardized ETL and streaming pipelines using Databricks, Apache Spark, and Apache Airflow, ensuring low-latency data processing.
  • Define and enforce data quality and observability frameworks, integrating dashboards and monitoring tools to maintain high data integrity.
  • Optimize data pipeline performance and infrastructure costs, identifying bottlenecks and areas for improvement.

Technical Leadership & Strategy
  • Lead the technical discovering and ongoing development, assessing current systems, identifying pain points, and defining the target state architecture.
  • Provide technical recommendations and a roadmap for implementation, ensuring best practices in data engineering and architecture.
  • Guide the selection and implementation of cloud-based data platforms to support scalability, efficiency, and future growth.
  • Ensure compliance with security, governance, and regulatory requirements in data handling and processing.

Cross-Team Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Act as the technical point of contact between engineering teams, business stakeholders, and management.
  • Work closely with team members to ensure smooth collaboration and knowledge transfer.
  • Translate business requirements into technical solutions, ensuring alignment between data engineering practices and business objectives.

Project Delivery & Execution
  • Define best practices, coding standards, and development workflows for data engineering teams.
  • Ensure a smooth transition from discovery to implementation, providing hands-on guidance and technical oversight.
  • Participate in planning and work closely with the Delivery Manager to manage timelines and priorities, various program related topics
  • Monitor and troubleshoot data pipeline performance, ensuring high availability and reliability of data systems.

Qualifications
  • Cloud provider: AWS
  • Programming language: Python
  • Frameworks and technologies: AWS Glue, Apache Spark, Apache Kafka, Apache Airflow
  • Experience working with on-premise will be a plus
  • Databricks is a MUST
  • Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science/ Engineering or a related field.

We offer
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects
  • Work with a highly motivated and dedicated team
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule
  • Benefits package - medical insurance, vision, dental, etc.
  • Corporate social events
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Well-equipped office

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