DBX Leader/ Solution Architect

Job Title: DBX Leader / Solution Architect

Location: Minneapolis, MN Hybrid



Job Type: Contract

We are seeking an experienced DBX Leader / Solution Architect with strong expertise in Microsoft Azure, Databricks, cloud architecture, and enterprise data platforms . The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership across cloud, data engineering, analytics, DevOps, and platform teams.

• Architect and design enterprise-grade solutions using Microsoft Azure .

• Design Databricks Lakehouse solutions using Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Spark, and MLflow.

• Build scalable ETL/ELT pipelines, streaming architectures, and data integration frameworks .

• Develop HLDs, LLDs, data flow diagrams, integration patterns, deployment models, and security architectures.

• Architect hybrid cloud/on-premises data platforms using Azure services.

• Lead requirements discovery and translate business needs into technical architecture and roadmaps.

• Guide engineering and DevOps teams through implementation and optimization.

• Conduct architecture assessments focused on scalability, resilience, performance, security, and cost optimization.

• Establish best practices for data governance, CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and environment management.

• Act as a technical SME during client discussions, workshops, and presentations.

• Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to technical and business stakeholders.

• 12 15 years of overall IT experience with strong cloud, data engineering, and enterprise architecture experience.

• 5+ years of hands-on Microsoft Azure architecture experience.

• 5+ years of strong Databricks experience.

• Strong expertise in Spark, Delta Lake, MLflow, and Unity Catalog .

• Strong Python, SQL, and PySpark skills.

• Experience with Azure Data Factory, ADLS, Synapse Analytics, Azure Functions, Event Hubs, and Azure VMs .

• Strong understanding of data modeling, data governance, and metadata management .

• Experience with CI/CD, Terraform, Azure Bicep/ARM Templates, GitOps, and automation .

• Strong knowledge of Azure networking including VNets, NSGs, and Private Endpoints .

• Strong knowledge of Azure AD, RBAC, encryption, and identity governance .

• Knowledge of NIST and CIS security frameworks .

• Strong architecture documentation and client/stakeholder management skills.

Azure, Databricks, PySpark, Python, SQL, Spark, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, MLflow, Azure Data Factory, ADLS, Synapse, Azure Functions, Event Hubs, Terraform, Bicep, ARM, GitOps, Azure AD, RBAC, VNets, NSGs, Private Endpoints, Cloud Architecture, Data Architecture, Solution Architecture.