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About Banda Group International

Banda Group International (BGI) is a world-class, employee-owned provider of environmental safety, security, technical, and project management support services for a diverse clientele across government and private sectors worldwide. Founded on the principles of environmental, health, and safety (EH&S), BGI is built on a culture of excellence, collaboration, and service. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are always looking for talented individuals who share our values and want to grow with us.

Position Summary

This remote Solutions Architect position is responsible for providing expert guidance on the design, implementation, optimization, and governance of enterprise data platforms built on Databricks. The role supports the development of scalable, secure, and compliant cloud-based data solutions, including data engineering, analytics, AI/ML, and streaming workloads. The successful candidate will serve as a technical advisor, collaborating with engineering, cybersecurity, and business teams to establish best practices, support platform modernization, and drive adoption of emerging Databricks capabilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Advise onthe architecture, design, and implementation of Databricks solutions, including Delta Lake, Unity Catalog,Lakeflow, Databricks SQL, Mosaic AI, and related platform capabilities.
• Design and guide data migration, integration, streaming, and zero-copy data sharing strategies across cloud and enterprise environments.
• Establish security, governance, compliance, performance optimization, and cost management best practices for Databricks platforms.
• Mentor data engineers, analysts, and AI/MLteams,participatein architecture reviews, and contribute to technical standards and documentation.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and cross-functional teams to evaluate emerging technologies and ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience designing, implementing, and operating Databricks solutions using medallion architecture.
• Hands-on experience with Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Spark Structured Streaming,Lakeflow(or Delta Live Tables), Databricks SQL,MLflow, and Mosaic AI Model Serving.
• Strong experience designing cloud architectures, including networking, security, storage, and key management services (e.g., VPC/VNet, S3/ADLS, KMS).
• Proven experience migrating enterprise data platforms from legacy or on-premises environments to Databricks.
• Experience with real-time streaming, change data capture (CDC), data governance, encryption, access controls, and compliance requirements.
• Strongproficiencyin Python, SQL, Apache Spark, and Databricks notebooks.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work through problems quickly and effectively and define a clear path to resolution

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Databricks certifications.
• Experience with Generative AI, AI agents, and advanced AI/ML solutions within the Databricks ecosystem.
• Experience with Delta Sharing, Databricks Clean Rooms, and governed data exchange architectures.
• Familiarity with Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS), SAP enterprise data, SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC), or SAP Data Sphere integrations.
• Experience with Databricks Apps,LakeflowDesigner, Genie, Databricks One, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform.
• Experience designing business intelligence reporting layers, data quality frameworks, and enterprise data governance solutions.
• Experience supporting highly regulated industries such as utilities, healthcare, government, or other compliance-driven environments.

What We Offer

BGI offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time employees, in accordance with plan documents, including:

• Pay depending on experience
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) -- giving employees a direct stake in the company's long-term success
• 100% employer-paid Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD for all full-time employees; dependents can be added with payroll contributions
• Medical coverage -- PPO or HDHP plan options; dependents can be added with payroll contributions
• Abundant employer contribution for HSA enrollees
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Robust PTO plan and 11 paid holidays per year
• Generous 401(k) with safe harbor program and up to 4% dollar-for-dollar match
• $1,500 yearly personal development reimbursement for all levels of employees
• Corporate gym membership rates at Orangetheory Fitness
• Veteran Support -- Military Leave Program
• Excellent working environment with team building and bonding events

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position and meet the qualifications, please submit your resume, cover letter, and salary expectations via the APPLICATION portal.

Banda Group International is committed to hiring veterans and those who have sacrificed for our country. Bring your skills, forge a new path with the BGI family, and continue the bonds of service with fellow veterans.

BGI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. BGI believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.