Cognizant

SR Azure Databricks Principal Architect- onsite

Cognizant$150K — $180K *
Enterprise Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years experience in data and analytics
  • 5+ years as a hands-on Databricks architect
  • Strong expertise with Databricks Lakehouse Platform
  • Proficient in Python and Advanced SQL
  • Experience with major cloud platforms: Azure, AWS, GCP
  • Prior client-facing architecture or advisory experience required

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement modern data platforms and Lakehouse architectures
  • Optimize performance and manage costs for Databricks clusters
  • Drive client discussions and establish Databricks use cases
  • Define governance and integration standards for data solutions
  • Enable AI/ML and BI workloads by collaborating with track leads
  • Act as a trusted technical advisor and mentor the delivery team
  • Develop adoption roadmap and reference architecture for Databricks projects

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
  • Paid holidays and Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) plan with contributions
  • Long-term and Short-term Disability
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Full Job Description

This role does not support visa-dependent candidates, either now or in the foreseeable future.

Onsite 4 days a week

Houston, TX

Experienced Databricks Architect with expertise in designing and implementing modern data platforms, Lakehouse architectures, cloud-native analytics solutions, and enterprise-scale data engineering frameworks. Proven experience in Databricks, Apache Spark, Delta Lake, Python, SQL, and major cloud platforms including Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Skilled in data modernization, data governance, machine learning enablement, and creating scalable architectures to support analytics, AI, and business intelligence initiatives.

12+ years in data & analytics overall, including 5+ years hands-on Databricks architecture and delivery; prior client-facing architect or advisory experience required.
• Databricks Lakehouse Platform, Unity Catalog, Delta Lake
• Databricks SQL, Workflows, Delta Live Tables (DLT)
• Medallion Architecture Design
• Apache Spark batch and streaming
• Performance tuning, cluster optimization and cost management
• Python and Advanced SQL
• GCP Integration: BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Dataproc, Pub/Sub, Cloud Composer
• Data Governance, Lineage and Security
• Data Modernization and Legacy Warehouse Migration
• Semantic and dimensional modelling for reporting; curated gold-layer design for BI consumption
• Power BI, Looker or Tableau - dashboard and KPI design, dataset performance tuning, self-service enablement
• Drive client discussions on Databricks capabilities, positioning and value within CNP's current GCP landscape
• Identify, qualify and shape Databricks use cases; build the adoption roadmap and reference architecture
• Define lakehouse, governance and integration standards; lead solution design and technical reviews
• Enable downstream AI/ML and BI workloads; partner with the BI and AI/ML track leads on shared data products
• Act as trusted technical advisor to CNP stakeholders and mentor the onsite delivery team

Onsite role based at the Houston client office; fills the open Databricks + BI position on the BI Track Leads group.

Application Accepted: 8/26/2026

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable la

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