Database Architect

Job Summary

We are looking for a Database Architect with expert‑level Databricks experience to design and deliver scalable, high‑performance cloud data platforms. The role involves architecting enterprise data solutions on AWS and supporting analytics, reporting, and data engineering initiatives within the Capital Markets domain.

Database Architect – Databricks Expert

Boston, MA

• Architect and design cloud‑based data platforms using Databricks on AWS
• Build and optimize scalable data architectures (Lakehouse, Delta Lake, Spark)
• Define data models and integration standards for enterprise analytics
• Provide architectural guidance to data engineering and analytics teams
• Ensure data performance, reliability, security, and governance
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to align data solutions with business goals

• Databricks (Expert):
  Apache Spark, Delta Lake, notebooks, jobs, performance tuning
• Cloud (AWS): S3, EC2, Lambda, IAM, Glue
• Databases:
  Strong RDBMS concepts, SQL, data modeling
• Programming: SQL, Python and/or Scala
• OS/Scripting:
  Unix/Linux, Shell scripting

• Capital Markets:
  Strong understanding of Capital Markets operations and data flows
• Experience supporting trading, risk, reference data, and regulatory reporting systems
• Soft Skills:
  
  Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to lead, mentor, and make architectural decisions