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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director, Data Engineer/Architect (Databricks Pro Certified) - **Company:** Infinitive - **Location:** Ashburn, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $170,000.0 - $215,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Cloud Database, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Security, Data Visualization, Data Warehousing, Digital Assets, Apache Hadoop, Power BI, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Tableau (Software), Data Storage Management, Apache Spark, Information Technology, Data Management, Databricks - **Published:** July 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usa19e5c227a31f124c5e9efa36c49f2a8 ## About the Role *Candidates must possess US Citizenship with the ability to gain a government security clearance., Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Proven experience as a Data Architect, with a strong focus on Databricks. Proficiency in Databricks, including the ability to build and optimize Spark applications. Extensive experience with AWS services such as S3, Redshift, EMR, Lambda, Glue, and others. Strong knowledge of Unity Catalog and its application in managing and securing data assets. Strong knowledge of data modeling, ETL processes, and data warehousing concepts. Proficiency in SQL and experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark). Familiarity with data governance and data security practices. Databricks Certified Professional. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Preferred Qualifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect or similar certification. Experience with other cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, GCP). Knowledge of machine learning and data science concepts. Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI). * Prior experience in a leadership or mentorship role. ## Description We are seeking a highly skilled Data Engineer/Architect with extensive experience in Databricks on AWS or Azure to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable data architectures, ensuring data integrity, and optimizing data flow and collection. This role requires a deep understanding of cloud-based data solutions and strong expertise in leveraging Databricks to drive data initiatives., Design, develop, and implement data architectures and solutions on Databricks in both AWS and Azure. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications. Develop and maintain ETL processes to ensure efficient data flow and integration across systems. Ensure data quality, integrity, and security in all data-related activities. Optimize data storage and retrieval strategies to improve performance and cost-efficiency. Lead the implementation of data governance policies and procedures. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to data engineering teams. 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