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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Database Architect - **Company:** SHYN I.T BUSINESS SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $2,080.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Query Performance, Business Analytics Applications, Information Systems, Databases, Data Architecture, Data Validation, Information Engineering, Data Integrity, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Systems, Database Development, Monitoring of Systems, Issue Tracking Systems, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Standard Sql, Software Deployment, SQL Databases, Technical Data Management Systems, Data Processing, Data Ingestion, Backend, Data Layers, Data Lakes, Pyspark, Information Technology, Data Lineage, Tools for Reporting, Data Pipelines, Databricks - **Published:** July 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e869fd2ae513afed ## About the Role * Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (or higher). * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience). * 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Architecture, or Backend Data Development. * Strong hands-on experience with: * Databricks * Delta Lake / Delta Tables * PySpark * SQL * Python * Experience designing and implementing Medallion Architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold)., * Bachelor's (Required) Experience: * Database Architect: 6 years (Required) * Medallion Architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold).: 3 years (Required) ## Description * We are seeking an experienced Data Architect (Databricks / Backend Data Engineer) to support a mission-critical U.S. Air Force program. The selected candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable data architectures and production-grade data pipelines within the ADVANA environment. This role focuses on building and optimizing Databricks-based data solutions using the Medallion Architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold) to deliver reliable, high-quality data for enterprise analytics and reporting. * The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Databricks, Delta Lake, PySpark, SQL, Python, data pipeline development, and data validation, along with experience working in secure DoD environments. * Key Responsibilities * Data Architecture & Engineering * Design, develop, and maintain scalable Databricks Delta Lake data architecture. * Build and optimize Bronze, Silver, and Gold data pipelines using Medallion Architecture. * Develop curated datasets for downstream analytics and reporting platforms. * Design efficient Delta Table schemas and optimize storage and query performance. * Implement business rules and transformation logic within the Databricks data layer. * Data Pipeline Development * Develop and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines using PySpark, SQL, and Databricks. * Build automated ingestion pipelines from multiple authoritative data sources. * Implement incremental loads, upserts, scheduling, monitoring, and automated workflows. * Manage production deployments, pipeline monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning. * Optimize data processing for scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency. * Data Quality & Validation * Perform data validation, reconciliation, row count verification, checksum analysis, and performance benchmarking. * Investigate and resolve discrepancies between source systems and transformed datasets. * Maintain metadata, data lineage, schema documentation, and transformation documentation. * Ensure data integrity, consistency, and compliance with organizational standards. * Platform Administration * Manage Databricks workspaces, clusters, job orchestration, and access control. * Support platform operations, environment configuration, and production maintenance. * Coordinate platform requests, issue tracking, and operational support activities. * Monitor system performance and recommend optimization strategies. * Collaboration * Partner with data architects, visualization developers, and business stakeholders. * Support integration with reporting and analytics platforms. * Translate business requirements into scalable technical data solutions. * Participate in technical reviews, architecture discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives. ## Related Videos - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) ## Related Articles - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Graph and AI Trends 2026: Why Is AI Running but Not Yet Delivering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/680-graph-and-ai-trends-2026-why-is-ai-running-but-not-yet-delivering)