Senior Databricks Architect

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Inviting applications for the role of Senior Databricks Architect!
Senior Databricks Architect will design and deliver enterprise-scale Lakehouse solutions for global clients. This role combines deep technical ownership of the Databricks platform with client-facing leadership driving data modernization, AI/ML enablement, and platform adoption across client engagements.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and own end-to-end Lakehouse architecture on Databricks (Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Delta Live Tables, Workflows) across AWS/Azure/GCP
Lead client discovery, solutioning, and technical presentations to translate business requirements into scalable Databricks architectures
Architect data pipelines for batch and streaming workloads (Spark Structured Streaming, Auto Loader, Kafka integration)
Define standards for data governance, security, and access control using Unity Catalog and platform-native tools
Guide MLOps and GenAI enablement on Databricks (MLflow, Feature Store, Vector Search, Model Serving)
Partner with client stakeholders to define migration strategy from legacy warehouses/on-prem platforms to Databricks
Own performance tuning, cluster optimization, and cost governance (DBU optimization, cluster policies)
Mentor engineering teams on Databricks best practices; act as technical escalation point for client engagements
Support pre-sales, solutioning, and RFP responses with Databricks-specific architecture and effort estimation
Required Qualifications:
15+ years in data engineering/architecture, with 3+ years hands-on with Databricks in production environments
Strong expertise in Apache Spark (PySpark/Scala), Delta Lake, and Lakehouse architecture patterns
Experience with at least one hyperscaler (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and Databricks' native integrations on that platform
Proven track record of client-facing delivery — workshops, architecture reviews, executive presentations
Strong SQL and data modeling skills; experience with CI/CD for data pipelines (Databricks Asset Bundles, Repos)
Databricks Certified Professional
Experience with data mesh/data product architectures on Databricks
Exposure to GenAI/LLM workloads (RAG pipelines, vector databases) on Lakehouse
Consulting or systems integrator background with multi-client delivery experience
Why join Genpact?
• Lead AI-powered transformation – Drive innovation and solve real-world business challenges that matter
• Make an impact – Help global enterprises solve business challenges that matter
• Accelerate your career – Gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and world-class learning opportunities to stay ahead
• Work with the best – Join 140,000+ bold thinkers and problem-solvers who push boundaries every day
• Thrive in a values-driven culture – Our courage, curiosity, and incisiveness - built on a foundation of integrity and inclusion - allow your ideas to fuel progress
Come join the 140,000+ coders, tech shapers, and growth makers at Genpact and take your career in the only direction that matters: Up.
Let’s build tomorrow together.
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Work arrangement
Hybrid