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Azure Databricks Data Architect
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What they do
A Data Architect develops computer databases for a company or organization. Designs, builds and implements databases and database systems that meet business requirements. Supports database administration, develops database security policies and works to prevent cyber attacks.
$146,212 / year median in the U.S.
-2% projected decline
Job Description
at Eliassen Group in
Springfield, Illinois, United States Job Description Azure Databricks Data Architect Anywhere Type:
Consulting Category:
Engineer Industry:
Retail Workplace Type:
Remote Reference ID:
JN -082026-108402
Date Posted:
08/26/2026
Shortcut:
http://careers.eliassen.com/MuLznY + Description +
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Remote, W2 ONLY 3 MONTH
INITIAL CONTRACT , POSSIBLE EXTENSIONS
Our client seeks a Senior Data Architect to lead a client-facing delivery pod focused on automating manual data preparation for a Fortune 500 retail compliance and sustainability organization. The architect will own end-to-end technical direction, define Databricks architecture on Azure, and deliver a repeatable pattern that the client team can extend. The role includes direct stakeholder engagement, documentation of business rules, and mentoring of an embedded client resource. Also looking for in the trenches coding skills. Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Rate:
$95.00 to $105.00/hr. w2
Responsibilities:
+ Lead technical design and delivery strategy for the engagement.
+ Conduct source-file analysis and requirements gathering with client stakeholders.
+ Design Azure Databricks architecture for multi-format data ingestion and transformation.
+ Document transformation logic and business rules for reuse beyond the engagement.
+ Own the technical backlog and architecture decisions.
+ Drive knowledge transfer and mentor an embedded client resource throughout the engagement.
Experience Requirements:
+ 12+ years of data engineering and data architecture experience.
+ Extensive Data Modeling.
+ Hands-on expertise with Databricks and Spark, with emphasis on Azure Databricks.
+ Working knowledge of Azure data services: ADLS Gen2, Azure Data Factory or equivalent, and Azure networking and security fundamentals including private endpoints and Entra ID or RBAC .
+ Proven experience designing pipelines that ingest and normalize multi-format source data such as Excel, PDF , and structured exports (messy data).
+ Experience mentoring or leading technical staff, including client-facing knowledge transfer.
+ Nice to have: Azure or Databricks certifications, consulting or client-delivery experience, exposure to retail, compliance, or sustainability or ESG data, and f To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account
Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance