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Databricks Architect

@ J&M Group

Canada

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Overview

J&M Group is hiring a Databricks Architect on a contract basis to design, implement and govern enterprise data platforms on Azure Databricks. The work covers platform architecture, workspace provisioning, data lake design, security controls, metadata management and source system integration.

Responsibilities:

  • Design Databricks workspace, compute and networking architecture
  • Define data lake zones and orchestration patterns
  • Implement security and governance with Unity Catalog and Key Vault
  • Lead Databricks deployments using automation frameworks
  • Validate source connectivity and ingestion frameworks

Requirements summary:

  • Strong Azure Databricks architecture and administration experience
  • Expertise in ADLS Gen2, Unity Catalog, Key Vault and Private Link
  • Enterprise lakehouse design experience
  • Data governance, IAM and compliance knowledge
  • CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code, Terraform preferred

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2026-10-20
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2026-11-11
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2026-11-11

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentData & analytics
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high

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Job description
The Databricks Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and governing enterprise data platforms on Azure Databricks. The role leads platform architecture, workspace provisioning, data lake design, security controls, metadata management, and source system integration to enable scalable, secure, and governed analytics and data engineering capabilities.

**Key Responsibilities**

  • Design Databricks workspace, compute, networking, and private-access architecture.
  • Define data lake architecture, including Bronze, checkpoint, archive, and quarantine zones.
  • Establish data orchestration patterns, catalog structures, and platform standards.
  • Develop high-level and low-level solution designs (HLD/LLD).
  • Lead deployment and configuration of Databricks environments using approved automation frameworks.
  • Implement security, governance, and access controls using Unity Catalog and Azure Key Vault.
  • Configure and secure ADLS Gen2 storage, private endpoints, retention policies, and access management.
  • Design and validate source system connectivity, authentication mechanisms, and data ingestion frameworks.
  • Define cluster, runtime, operational, and security standards for the platform.
  • Support testing, validation, troubleshooting, and production readiness activities.

**Required Skills & Experience**

  • Strong experience with Azure Databricks architecture and administration.
  • Expertise in ADLS Gen2, Unity Catalog, Azure Key Vault, Private Link, and networking.
  • Experience designing enterprise-scale data lakehouse and data platform solutions.
  • Knowledge of data governance, security, IAM, secrets management, and compliance controls.
  • Experience with CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred), and platform automation.
  • Strong understanding of data integration, ingestion patterns, and enterprise source connectivity.

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