Senior Data Engineer / Data Architect -- 13886 in Houston

• Develop batch and streaming pipelines in Databricks and Spark, moving data from source to consumption
• Build out the medallion (Bronze/Silver/Gold) layer structure within the Lakehouse
• Bring data in from ERP, SaaS tools, APIs, and older legacy platforms
• Improve pipeline performance while keeping an eye on cost and scale
• Set up CI/CD workflows through GitHub
• Take ownership of data architecture direction and set the standards other teams build against
• Create logical and physical data models spanning finance, operations, and field service
• Lock in consistent definitions for shared entities like customer, job, and revenue
• Shape data structures so they work equally well for BI reporting and AI/ML training
• Run governance through Unity Catalog, covering access roles, lineage, and audit needs
• Put standards in place for naming, permissions, and data quality checks
• Keep HR and financial data protected in accordance with security policy
• Build checks that catch data quality issues before they reach reporting or downstream systems
• Design repeatable patterns for how data flows in, gets transformed, and gets consumed by BI tools, APIs, or AI models
• Link Databricks into the broader Azure ecosystem (ADLS, internal APIs, enterprise apps)
• Keep the platform observable, stable, and running smoothly
• Get data ready for AI/ML consumption, including automation-focused use cases
• Collaborate with analytics and AI groups on datasets built for predictive work
• Sit with business and application teams to turn their needs into working data solutions
• Set direction on engineering approach and architectural tradeoffs for the broader team
• Coach junior team members and contractors as the group expands

• 6+ years building data pipelines, data architecture, or enterprise data platforms
• Direct hands-on background standing up cloud-based data pipelines
• Prior work inside enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, or comparable platforms)
• Strong Azure Databricks and Apache Spark chops
• Solid Python/PySpark skills
• Advanced SQL
• Comfortable with Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS)
• CI/CD background using GitHub
• Familiarity with API-driven and data integration patterns
• Comfortable with both dimensional and normalized modeling approaches
• Working knowledge of data governance and security, including access roles and lineage tracking
• Delta Lake or broader Lakehouse experience is a plus
• Any exposure to ML/AI pipelines or data science work is a plus
• Manufacturing, oil & gas, or ERP-heavy backgrounds are a plus
• Experience with C#, .NET, SQL, or JavaScript is a plus
• DevOps and source control experience tied to ERP development is a plus
• Understanding of cloud ERP platforms and migration paths is a plus
• Power BI, SSRS, or Tableau exposure for integration/reporting is a plus

Do not apply unless you are authorized to work in the United States for any employer as client company cannot sponsor or transfer visas at this time.

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