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The LaSalle Group

Databricks Senior Architect

Dallas, TX · On-site

$180K - $200K/yr

A growing enterprise organization is in the middle of migrating its core data platform off legacy SQL infrastructure onto Azure Databricks - and they need a Senior Architect to take the wheel. You'll ...

LaSalle Network

Databricks Senior Architect

Dallas, TX · On-site

$180K - $200K/yr

A growing enterprise organization is in the middle of migrating its core data platform off legacy SQL infrastructure onto Azure Databricks -- and they need a Senior Architect to take the wheel. You ...

Tata Consultancy Services

Sr. Databricks Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$101K - $139K/yr

Tata Consultancy Services is seeking a hands-on Sr. Databricks Data Engineer to design, develop ... architects and analysts to build data models, delta lake structures, and data workflows. • ...

ECS

Senior Databricks Migration Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$130K - $158K/yr

ECS is seeking a Senior Databricks Migration Engineer to work onsite for the US Postal Services ... Architect and refine the Gold Layer (dimensional models, star schemas) specifically to maximize ...

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As of Jul 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior databricks architect in the United States is $123,935.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $99,500.00 and $141,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Databricks Architect vs Data Engineer?

AspectSenior Databricks ArchitectData Engineer
Primary FocusDesigning and implementing scalable data solutions on Databricks platformBuilding, maintaining, and optimizing data pipelines and infrastructure
Skills & CertificationsDatabricks certifications, Spark, SQL, cloud platformsETL tools, SQL, Python, cloud services, data modeling
Work EnvironmentData architecture teams, cloud environments, enterprise settingsData engineering teams, cloud platforms, data warehouses

While both roles require cloud and data processing skills, the Senior Databricks Architect focuses on designing data solutions on Databricks, whereas Data Engineers build and maintain the data pipelines and infrastructure that support these solutions.

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Databricks Architect (Hybrid)

Databricks Architect (Hybrid)

Cognizant Technology Solutions

West Des Moines, IA • On-site

$63.50 - $83.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

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7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 85 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

41st of 58 rated business consultants

Job description

Job Summary
This hybrid role is for a Senior Architect with deep hands-on expertise in Databricks SQL, Databricks Workflows, and PySpark. The candidate will drive end-to-end data platform and analytics solutions for a global organization, designing, optimizing, and governing scalable cloud-based data architectures that enable trusted insights, improve business decisions, and support responsible innovation.
Key Responsibilities
  • Design and implement scalable cloud-based data architectures on Databricks to support complex analytical workloads and reliable data products.
  • Develop robust data pipelines using Databricks Workflows and PySpark to ingest, transform, and curate large volumes of structured and unstructured data.
  • Optimize Databricks SQL queries and data models for high-performance, low-latency analytics.
  • Establish reusable frameworks and patterns for data ingestion, transformation, and orchestration to improve consistency and reduce time-to-market.
  • Collaborate with product owners, data engineers, and analysts to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
  • Define and enforce best practices for code quality, version control, testing, and deployment in Databricks environments.
  • Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting mechanisms to enhance reliability and observability of workflows and jobs.
  • Design secure data access models (RBAC, data masking, encryption) to ensure compliance with regulatory and security standards.
  • Drive modernization by migrating legacy systems into Databricks-based platforms, simplifying architecture and reducing operational complexity.
  • Conduct architecture and code reviews to ensure performance, scalability, and maintainability.
  • Partner with cloud and infrastructure teams to optimize compute, storage, and networking for cost efficiency and performance.
  • Document architecture decisions, data flows, and standards for long-term maintainability.
  • Mentor and guide teams on Databricks and PySpark implementation best practices.

Required Qualifications
  • Extensive experience in designing and implementing enterprise-scale data platforms using Databricks, Databricks SQL, Databricks Workflows, and PySpark.
  • Strong proficiency in SQL, data modeling, and query optimization for analytical workloads.
  • Hands-on experience in building and orchestrating complex data pipelines within Databricks (scheduling, dependency management, recovery strategies).
  • Solid understanding of distributed computing concepts (cluster configuration, parallel processing, resource tuning).
  • Experience with data governance, data quality, and metadata management frameworks.
  • Hands-on expertise with CI/CD practices for Databricks deployments, including automated testing and release pipelines.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Proven experience in large-scale cloud-based data ecosystems and modern data platform

Preferred Certifications
  • Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional
  • Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate
  • Equivalent cloud data certification (Azure, AWS, or GCP)

*Please note this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and who can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply-even if you only meet the minimum requirements. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out.
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until Aug 06, 2026,
The annual salary for this position is between $ 90,000 - $ 150,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
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 law.
About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization's unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] for roles based in the Americas or [email protected] for roles based in India.

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