Role description

Position Title- Data Architect

Location- Remote Canada

Job Summary –

We are looking for a seasoned Databricks Architect with GCP expertise who can act as a client-facing Lead Consultant, owning the full lifecycle of solutioning, technical delivery, and advisory. You will be the bridge between business objectives and technical execution—designing modern data architecture on Databricks and leading multi-disciplinary teams to success.

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This is not just a technical role, it’s a leadership one. You are expected to guide C-level stakeholders, mentor engineers, and build scalable, production-grade pipelines and platforms.

Key Responsibilities and Skills:

Strategy & Client Leadership

• Lead architecture discussions with enterprise stakeholders across data strategy, modernization, and platform scaling.

• Translate business needs into actionable architecture blueprints, leveraging GCP-native services and Databricks Lakehouse principles.

• Present technical solutions to non-technical audiences and influence roadmap priorities.

Technical Architecture

• Design and optimize Databricks-based solutions on GCP using Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, and MLflow.

• Architect multi-layered data pipelines (Bronze/Silver/Gold) with best practices in data governance, quality, and cost efficiency.

• Drive performance tuning, CI/CD for data workflows, and secure access patterns using IAM, service accounts, and Unity Catalog.

Delivery Enablement

• Lead discovery and assessments (brownfield and greenfield) for client environments.

• Own solution delivery roadmaps and guide the engineering teams (internal and client-side) through execution.

• Create reusable patterns, frameworks, and accelerators for rapid onboarding and modernization efforts.

Years of experience needed:

15+ Years in Data Engineering/Architecture, 5+ Years on Databricks, 2+ Years on GCP

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Technical Skills:

• Expert in Databricks: Lakehouse architecture, Delta Live Tables, Unity Catalog, Spark optimization, DBX CLI, MLflow

• Deep knowledge of GCP services: BigQuery, GCS, Dataflow, Composer, IAM, VPCs, and networking security

• Strong in DataOps/DevOps: Terraform, CI/CD, dbt, GitHub Actions or Cloud Build for GCP

• Proficient in Python, SQL, and PySpark

• Strong documentation and consulting skills (solution design docs, decision logs, client-facing walkthroughs)

Nice to Have:

• Any to Databricks migration experience

• Hands-on with AI/ML enablement via Feature Store and Model Serving

• Familiarity with Informatica IDMC, Talend, or legacy ETL platforms

Certifications Need ed:

Bachelor’s degree in computer sciences, engineering or equivalent degree and experience

About Mphasis

Mphasis applies next-generation technology to help enterprises transform businesses globally. Customer centricity is foundational to Mphasis and is reflected in the Mphasis’ Front2Back™ Transformation approach. Front2Back™ uses the exponential power of cloud and cognitive to provide hyper-personalized (C=X2C2TM=1) digital experience to clients and their end customers. Mphasis’ Service Transformation approach helps ‘shrink the core’ through the application of digital technologies across legacy environments within an enterprise, enabling businesses to stay ahead in a changing world. Mphasis’ core reference architectures and tools, speed and innovation with domain expertise and specialization are key to building strong relationships with marquee clients.

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‎ Equal Opportunity Employer:

Mphasis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical conditions military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders. View the EEO in the law poster

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