Databricks Delivery & Data Architect

The AVP Databricks Squad Delivery Lead position is open for candidates with 14+ years of experience in Bangalore/Hyderabad/NCR/Kolkata/Mumbai/Pune. As the Databricks Squad Delivery Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing project delivery, team leadership, architecture reviews, and client engagement. Your role will involve optimizing Databricks implementations across cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP, while leading cross-functional teams. You will lead and manage end-to-end delivery of Databricks-based solutions, serving as a subject matter expert in Databricks architecture, implementation, and optimization. Collaboration with architects and engineers to design scalable data pipelines and analytics platforms will be a key aspect of your responsibilities. Additionally, you will oversee Databricks workspace setup, performance tuning, and cost optimization, while acting as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders. Driving innovation through the implementation of best practices, tools, and technologies, and ensuring alignment between business goals and technical solutions will also be part of your duties. The ideal candidate for this role must possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent (Masters or MBA preferred) along with hands-on experience in delivering data engineering/analytics projects using Databricks. Experience in managing cloud-based data pipelines on AWS, Azure, or GCP, strong leadership skills, and effective client-facing communication are essential requirements. Preferred skills include proficiency with Spark, Delta Lake, MLflow, and distributed computing, expertise in data engineering concepts such as ETL, data lakes, and data warehousing, and certifications in Databricks or cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) as a plus. An Agile/Scrum or PMP certification will be considered an added advantage for this role.,