West Monroe
Senior Architect - Data Engineering and Analytics
Are you ready to make an impact?
West Monroe is looking for a Senior Data Architect, to work with our clients to solve technology needs with expertise in Databricks. This is an exciting opportunity to work within our Technology and Experience practice and bring your expertise to drive innovation and excellence in data engineering and cloud solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a POC to interact with key decision makers (CIO, IT Directors, etc…) at our clients to drive projects
- Collaborate closely with product teams to deliver impact
- Develop and drive advanced data engineering strategies leveraging Databricks platform capabilities
- Lead complex, large-scale Databricks transformation initiatives for enterprise clients
- Understanding customer objectives, goals and challenges to design innovative solutions
- Create and evangelize innovative architectural patterns and reusable solution frameworks
- Mentor and develop a high-performing team of data engineering professionals
- Design and implement advanced data solutions using Databricks, focusing on scalability, performance, and business value
- Act as the primary technical expert and escalation point for complex Databricks challenges
Qualifications:
- 10 years of progressive experience in data engineering, with deep expertise in Databricks platform
- Certifications in Databricks, Azure, and/or AWS data technologies preferred
- Expertise in Databricks core components like DataFrames, Datasets, Spark SQL, Delta Lake, Databricks Notebook, DBFS, and Databricks Connect.
- Advanced data architecture and platform design
- Expertise in machine learning pipelines and data engineering frameworks
- Expertise in implementing enterprise-scale data platforms
- Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts for business leadership
- Strong understanding of data architecture principles, including data modelling, ETL processes, data governance, data quality, privacy and security controls.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and team=based project environment.
- Consulting firm experience preferred
- Willingness to travel to client sites up to 50%
- Hybrid work environment – 2x/week in office
Based on pay transparency guidelines, the salary range for this role can vary based on your proximity to one of our West Monroe offices (see table below). Information on our competitive total rewards package, including our bonus structure and benefits is here. Individual salaries are determined by evaluating a variety of factors including geography, experience, skills, education, and internal equity.
Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, purchase shares from our employee stock ownership program and be eligible to receive annual bonuses. Employees will also receive unlimited flexible time off and ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Ten weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use after successful completion of one year of employment.
Seattle or Washington, D.C.
$199,100—$223,400 USD
Los Angeles
$205,400—$234,100 USD
New York City or San Francisco
$215,200—$244,700 USD
A location not listed above
$183,800—$212,800 USD
Based on pay transparency guidelines, the salary range for this role is listed below. Information on our competitive total rewards package, including our bonus structure and benefits is here. Individual salaries are determined by evaluating a variety of factors including geography, experience, skills, education, and internal equity.
Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, purchase shares from our employee stock ownership program and be eligible to receive annual bonuses. Employees will also receive unlimited flexible time off and ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Ten weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use after successful completion of one year of employment.
Chicago
$183,800—$212,800 USD
At West Monroe, we work with you.
We’re a global business and technology consulting firm passionate about creating measurable value for our clients, delivering real-world solutions.
The combination of business and technology is not new, but how we bring them together is unique. We’re fluent in both. We know that technology alone is not the answer, but how we apply it is. We rely on data to constantly adapt and solve new challenges. Actions that work today with outcomes that generate value for years to come.
At West Monroe, we zero in on the heart of the opportunity, getting to results faster and preparing people for what’s next.
You’ll feel the difference in how we work. We show up personally. We’re right there in the room with you, co-creating through the challenges. With West Monroe, collaboration isn’t a lofty promise, but a daily action. We work together with you to turn vision into clear action with lasting impact.
West Monroe is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We believe in treating each employee and applicant for employment fairly and with dignity. We base our employment decisions on merit, experience, and potential, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. To learn more about diversity, equity and inclusion at West Monroe, visit www.westmonroe.com/inclusion.
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