Data Architect (Databricks) (REMOTE) (W2 Only) (USC & GC)

NOTE: Please make a note, its a Data Architect position not a Data Engineer (13+Yrs Only). Please share relevant profiles to srikanth@cloudingest.com Role: Data Architect (Databricks) Rate: $70/hr on W2 Location: Remote Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Data Architect to design, implement, and optimize scalable data architecture solutions for enterprise-level, data-driven projects. This role will focus on building modern data platforms using Databricks, Azure, and Spark technologies, enabling real-time analytics and robust data pipelines. Key Responsibilities • Architect and implement scalable data architecture solutions for enterprise systems • Define and lead enterprise data strategy, standards, and governance frameworks • Build real-time analytics models using Databricks for actionable insights • Design and manage ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory • Optimize large-scale data processing using Apache Spark (Scala/Python) • Implement Delta Lake and Adaptive Query Execution for performance optimization • Ensure data security & compliance via dynamic data masking in Azure SQL DB • Develop interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI • Monitor pipelines, schedules, triggers, and logs for reliability • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable data-driven decision making Required Skills • Strong experience with Databricks & Azure Data Platform • Expertise in Data Modeling & Data Migration • Hands-on with Spark, Scala, Python • Experience with Azure Data Factory (ADF) • Knowledge of Delta Lake & performance tuning techniques • Strong understanding of data governance & security • Proficiency in Power BI or similar BI tools