Job Type:
Full Time Job Category:
IT Job Description Role
- Databricks Architect
- Drilling & Energy Domain Location
- Tulsa, OK (Onsite )
Contract & FTE Both Experience:
12+ Years of IT Experience with 5+ Years in Databricks Architecture Role Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Databricks Architect with strong expertise in modern data platforms and a deep understanding of the Oil & Gas Drilling business. The ideal candidate will drive data strategy, architecture, and solution delivery while enabling business transformation through data-driven insights. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Technology Leadership Design and implement enterprise-scale data platforms using Databricks, Azure/AWS cloud technologies, and modern data architectures. Define end-to-end data architecture, data models, integration patterns, security, governance, and performance optimization strategies. Establish architectural standards, best practices, and implementation frameworks. Lead modernization initiatives involving data lakes, lakehouse architecture, real-time analytics, AI/ML enablement, and cloud migration. Business & Domain Engagement Work with business stakeholders, drilling engineers, operations teams, and leadership to understand business challenges and translate them into technology solutions. Provide guidance on leveraging data and analytics to improve drilling performance, operational efficiency, asset utilization, and decision-making. Drive business workshops, solution reviews, and architecture discussions. Delivery & Governance Provide technical oversight throughout the solution lifecycle from discovery through deployment. Ensure compliance with enterprise architecture, security, data governance, and quality standards. Mentor engineering teams and provide technical guidance on Databricks implementations. Review solution designs and ensure adherence to best practices. Leadership & Stakeholder Management Act as a trusted advisor for business and IT stakeholders. Collaborate with project managers, product owners, data engineers, data scientists, and business users. Influence strategic decisions regarding data and analytics investments. Drive adoption of industry-leading practices and innovation. Technology Focus Azure Databricks Azure Data Platform Lakehouse Architecture Advanced Analytics AI/ML Required Qualifications Technical Skills Strong expertise in Databricks Lakehouse Platform. Hands-on experience with Apache Spark, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Databricks Workflows, MLflow, and Structured Streaming. Strong experience with Azure Data Services and/or AWS Data Analytics services. Expertise in Data Warehousing, Data Lakes, ETL/ELT, Data Modeling, and Analytics platforms. Experience implementing scalable enterprise data architectures. Strong knowledge of SQL, Python, Spark, and cloud-native solutions. Domain Expertise Strong understanding of Oil & Gas Drilling Operations. Experience working with drilling, well planning, rig performance, production, operational analytics, and drilling data management. Ability to engage with drilling business stakeholders and translate business needs into technical solutions. Leadership Skills Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience leading architecture discussions with senior business and technology leaders. Proven ability to influence decisions and drive consensus across teams. Strong mentoring and coaching capabilities. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Energy, Oil & Gas, or Drilling industry clients. Databricks Certified Professional Certification. Azure Solutions Architect / Data Engineer certification. Experience with AI/ML, Generative AI, and advanced analytics initiatives. Experience working in global delivery models.
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Account Delivery Leadership Target Industry Experience:
Oil & Gas, Drilling, Energy Services, Upstream Operations Required Skills Performance Architect
