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Northern Trust

Information Architect

Chicago, IL · On-site

Embed data contract standards and data quality frameworks across pipeline outputs Agentic AI & AI-Assisted Development * Leverage Snowflake Cortex / Databricks Genie (or similar) to help engineering ...

Northern Trust

Information Architect

Chicago, IL · On-site

Embed data contract standards and data quality frameworks across pipeline outputs Agentic AI & AI-Assisted Development * Leverage Snowflake Cortex / Databricks Genie (or similar) to help engineering ...

SHR Consulting Group

Lead Data Architect

Virginia, IL · On-site

$155 - $180/hr

This position is CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD. Candidates selected for consideration must be ... Databricks architecture or engineering certifications. Clearance Requirements * Must be able to ...

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Everwatch

Systems Engineer

Belleville, IL · On-site +1

$72.12 - $84.14/hr

Knowledge of data lake and analytics platforms such as Databricks, Apace Iceberg, or Snowflake ... as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected ...

Humana

Lead Solutions Architect

Chicago, IL · On-site

Define integration contracts and domain boundaries for provider data, EMR, and Snowflake/Databricks ... engineering, information security, or other specialized technology field. * 5+ years of solution ...

Humana

Lead Solutions Architect

Chicago, IL · On-site

Define integration contracts and domain boundaries for provider data, EMR, and Snowflake/Databricks ... engineering, information security, or other specialized technology field. * 5+ years of solution ...

Humana

Lead Solutions Architect

Chicago, IL · On-site

Define integration contracts and domain boundaries for provider data, EMR, and Snowflake/Databricks ... engineering, information security, or other specialized technology field. * 5+ years of solution ...

Everwatch

Systems Engineer

Belleville, IL · On-site +1

$72.12 - $84.14/hr

Knowledge of data lake and analytics platforms such as Databricks, Apace Iceberg, or Snowflake ... as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected ...

Everwatch

Systems Engineer

Belleville, IL · On-site +1

$72.12 - $84.14/hr

Knowledge of data lake and analytics platforms such as Databricks, Apace Iceberg, or Snowflake ... as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected ...

Everwatch

Systems Engineer

Belleville, IL · On-site

$72.12 - $84.14/hr

Knowledge of data lake and analytics platforms such as Databricks, Apace Iceberg, or Snowflake ... as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected ...

Jones Lang LaSalle IP, Inc.

Senior GIS Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$107K - $147K/yr

Defining data contracts, identifier mappings, and integration patterns across platforms; relational ... Experience with Databricks or similar lakehouse platforms for large-scale geospatial data ...

JLL

Senior GIS Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$107K - $147K/yr

Defining data contracts, identifier mappings, and integration patterns across platforms; relational ... Experience with Databricks or similar lakehouse platforms for large-scale geospatial data ...

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What is a Contract Databricks Developer?

A Contract Databricks Developer is a data engineering professional hired on a temporary or project basis to develop, optimize, and maintain data pipelines and analytics solutions using the Databricks platform. They work with cloud data technologies, Spark, and big data frameworks to support organizations in managing large-scale data processing and analytics tasks. Their responsibilities often include building ETL workflows, collaborating with data scientists, and ensuring data quality and performance in data-driven projects.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Contract Databricks Developer?

To excel as a Contract Databricks Developer, you need strong expertise in data engineering, big data analytics, and proficiency in programming languages like Python or Scala, typically backed by relevant experience or a degree in computer science. Familiarity with Databricks, Apache Spark, cloud platforms (such as Azure or AWS), and certifications like Databricks Certified Associate Developer are commonly required. Excellent problem-solving, adaptability, and communication skills help you collaborate with clients and teams to deliver tailored data solutions. These competencies are crucial for building scalable data pipelines and efficiently managing large datasets in dynamic project environments.

What are some common challenges faced by Contract Databricks developers when starting a new project?

As a Contract Databricks Developer joining a new project, you may encounter challenges such as quickly understanding the existing data architecture, adapting to the client's specific workflow, and ensuring seamless integration with their cloud infrastructure (often Azure or AWS). You’ll also need to align with established data governance and security protocols while collaborating with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders. Effective communication and proactive documentation are key to overcoming these hurdles and delivering value efficiently within the contract period.

What is the difference between Contract Databricks Developer vs Data Engineer?

AspectContract Databricks DeveloperData Engineer
Primary FocusDeveloping and optimizing data pipelines using Databricks platformDesigning, building, and maintaining scalable data architectures
Skills & CertificationsProficiency in Spark, SQL, Python, Databricks platform, and cloud servicesKnowledge of ETL processes, SQL, Python, cloud platforms, and data modeling
Work EnvironmentProject-based, often remote, with a focus on Databricks environmentsVaries from in-house teams to consulting, working on large-scale data systems

While both roles require expertise in data processing and cloud platforms, a Contract Databricks Developer specializes in building data solutions specifically within the Databricks environment, whereas a Data Engineer has a broader scope in designing and managing overall data infrastructure across various tools and platforms.

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Information Architect

Northern Trust

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago

Northern Trust rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

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Job description

About Northern Trust
As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world's most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions.
Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.
With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
Data Modelling & Architecture
  • Lead and contribute with conceptual, logical, and physical data model design aligned to the firm's data mesh and medallion architectures
  • Govern and maintain the enterprise data model library in SqlDBM, enforcing naming conventions, domain standards, and versioning
  • Define and steward canonical data entities and lineage across source, integration, and consumption layers
  • Help with the translation of business requirements into rigorous data structures in collaboration with engineering and domain teams
  • Guide teams on the design and effective use of semantic data models, including their application to agentic AI solutions

Semantic & Knowledge Modelling
  • Integrate semantic layers with business glossaries, data catalogues, and lineage tooling
  • Design and maintain semantic models to support agentic-AI capabilities
  • Help develop ontologies, taxonomies, and controlled vocabularies underpinning enterprise metadata and search
  • Define semantic modelling standards and patterns to ensure consistent meaning, interoperability, and AI readiness across data products
  • Guide and control the creation of data domains that align with the banks underlying capabilities

Data Engineering & Platforms
  • Design data product schemas across Snowflake and Databricks, including Delta Lake structures and access patterns
  • Define and enforce architectural guardrails for data product design, including performance, scalability, security, and cost efficiency
  • Set design standards and review transformation/pipelines for compliance
  • Embed data contract standards and data quality frameworks across pipeline outputs

Agentic AI & AI-Assisted Development
  • Leverage Snowflake Cortex / Databricks Genie (or similar) to help engineering teams deliver natural language query and LLM-augmented data products
  • Utilize GitHub Copilot (or similar) to accelerate modelling, documentation, and pipeline development
  • Design and define a set of agentic skills that can be provided to implementation teams
  • Contribute to the firm's AI Champion network, evaluating emerging capabilities and advising on adoption

Enterprise Architecture & Design Assurance
  • Act as a design authority for data architecture across teams and data domains
  • Partner with enterprise, security, and risk architecture to ensure data solutions align with broader technology and regulatory standards
  • Provide early-stage architectural input to initiative discovery and solution design to reduce delivery risk

Governance & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Present architecture decisions to senior stakeholders, architecture review boards, and regulatory audiences
  • Support regulatory compliance through robust lineage, metadata management, and data quality evidence
  • Mentor junior architects and engineers within the Information Architecture community of practice

Essential Requirements
  • Proven experience in data architecture, data engineering, or information management
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Proven enterprise data modelling experience at conceptual, logical, and physical levels
  • Hands-on SqlDBM experience (or equivalent modern toolset)
  • Proven experience with dbt Labs
  • Good Python skills, API integration, automation
  • Practical Snowflake and Databricks experience including Cortex AI and Genie
  • Working knowledge of OWL, RDF, SPARQL and enterprise ontology design
  • Experience with at least one agentic AI framework
  • GitHub Copilot or equivalent AI coding assistant experience in a professional setting
  • Financial services background preferred; BCBS 239 awareness advantageous

Desirable
  • Data Vault 2.1 alongside Kimball/Star-schema modelling
  • Data mesh, data product ownership and federated governance
  • Knowledge graph platforms (Neo4j, Neptune) or knowledge of OWL, RDF and exposure to and build of ontologies
  • Published thought leadership or community contributions in data or AI

Salary Range:
$137,400 - 240,400 USD
Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.
Work Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).
Working with Us
As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.
Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust's history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.
Reasonable Accommodation
Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com, or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.

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