Databricks Architect
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Databricks Architect to lead the design and implementation of FCCI's enterprise data modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Databricks Lakehouse architecture, AWS cloud technologies, large-scale data migration, and modern data engineering practices. Experience in the Insurance/P&C domain is highly preferred. This role will drive architecture decisions, establish best practices, and support the modernization of legacy data platforms into a scalable Databricks ecosystem.
Key Skills for This Role
Full Job Posting
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Databricks Architect to lead the design and implementation of FCCI's enterprise data modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Databricks Lakehouse architecture, AWS cloud technologies, large-scale data migration, and modern data engineering practices. Experience in the Insurance/P&C domain is highly preferred. This role will drive architecture decisions, establish best practices, and support the modernization of legacy data platforms into a scalable Databricks ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement enterprise-scale Databricks Lakehouse architecture.
- Lead data modernization and migration programs from legacy platforms to Databricks.
- Architect scalable ELT/ETL pipelines using Databricks, Spark, Delta Lake, and Python.
- Define data governance, security, lineage, and metadata management strategies using Unity Catalog.
- Design batch and real-time data processing solutions.
- Provide architecture guidance for cloud-native solutions on AWS.
- Collaborate with business, analytics, and engineering teams to define data strategies.
- Establish best practices for data quality, monitoring, performance tuning, and cost optimization.
- Create architecture standards, reference architectures, and technical documentation.
- Mentor data engineers and technical leads throughout the development lifecycle.
- Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies and AI/ML capabilities within the Databricks ecosystem. Required Skills
- 12+ years of Data Engineering/Data Architecture experience.
- 5+ years of hands-on Databricks Architecture experience.
- Strong expertise in: Databricks Lakehouse Apache Spark / PySpark Delta Lake Databricks Workflows Unity Catalog Databricks SQL Python SQL
- Databricks Lakehouse
- Apache Spark / PySpark
- Delta Lake
- Databricks Workflows
- Unity Catalog
- Databricks SQL
- Python
- SQL
- AWS Cloud experience (S3, IAM, networking, security, cloud architecture).
- Experience designing enterprise data models and data integration patterns.
- Strong knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance frameworks.
- Experience with large-scale cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Preferred Skills
- P&C Insurance domain experience.
- Databricks Certified Professional/Associate certification.
- Experience with AI/ML and MLOps on Databricks.
- Experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code.
- Exposure to Snowflake and modern analytics platforms.
- Experience with real-time streaming and event-driven architectures.
About Cognizant
Global professional services company providing technology and consulting services.
Visit company websiteJobs and hiring trendsApply for this job in 1 click
Skip the repetitive application forms
Install the Base Career Chrome Extension and autofill job applications across major job boards with your profile.
Trusted by over 500,000 job seekers on Base Career
More from this employer
More jobs at Cognizant
ITSM Consultant
Milton Keynes, GBR
Cognizant is seeking an ITSM Business Analyst/Consultant to shape service management strategy, redesign processes and support ServiceNow-enabled transformation. The work includes discovery, requirements, roadmaps, implem
Azure Business Data Analyst (Hybrid)
Toronto, CAN
Cognizant is seeking an experienced Business Data Analyst to bridge banking stakeholders and data technology teams on cloud data engineering, migration, analytics, and modernization initiatives. Candidates need 5+ years
Salesforce Business Analyst
Toronto, CAN
Cognizant is seeking an experienced Salesforce Business Analyst to help deliver Salesforce projects with business and technical teams. The role covers requirements, solution delivery support, testing, integrations, repor
Workday Reporting & Prism Principal Consultant
London, GBR
Cognizant is seeking a senior functional consultant to lead Workday Reporting and Prism Analytics solution design and delivery. Applicants need five or more years of Workday implementation experience, deep reporting and
Consulting Manager, P&C Insurance- Claims transformation
Mississauga, CAN
Cognizant is seeking a consulting manager to lead claims-transformation work for property and casualty insurers, from initiative roadmaps and business cases through solution design and delivery readiness. Applicants need
Cyber Security Solutions Sales Specialist (Canada)
Halifax, CAN
Cognizant is seeking a Cyber Security Solutions Sales Specialist to grow cybersecurity revenue, develop client opportunities, and lead complex pursuits. The role requires 15+ years of overall experience, including 10+ ye
Senior Business Analyst
, CAN
Cognizant seeks a Senior Business Analyst to connect business needs with technology solutions through requirements analysis, process improvement, stakeholder collaboration, and Agile delivery support. Candidates need a r
Salesforce Business Analyst
Toronto, CAN
Cognizant seeks an experienced Salesforce Business Systems Analyst to gather requirements, shape solutions, and support Salesforce project delivery with business and technical teams. The role includes user stories, proce
ITSM Consultant
Milton Keynes, GBR
Azure Business Data Analyst (Hybrid)
Toronto, CAN
Salesforce Business Analyst
Toronto, CAN
Workday Reporting & Prism Principal Consultant
London, GBR
Consulting Manager, P&C Insurance- Claims transformation
Mississauga, CAN
Cyber Security Solutions Sales Specialist (Canada)
Halifax, CAN
Senior Business Analyst
, CAN
Salesforce Business Analyst
Toronto, CAN