Cushman & Wakefield · 1 hour ago
Databricks Architect
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$133K/yr - $156K/yr
10+ years expCushman & Wakefield is seeking a highly skilled Architect – Data Engineering to play a pivotal role in designing scalable, secure, and high-performing data solutions across the enterprise. This role focuses on architecting the next generation of data platforms, driving the adoption of modern technologies, and ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and governance standards.
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Responsibilities
Design and lead end-to-end architecture for modern, cloud-native data engineering, AI/ML and analytics platforms across the full data lifecycle, including ingestion, storage, transformation, and consumption
Architect high-performance data solutions using Azure Databricks, Power BI, Tableau, Python, and other relevant technologies
Collaborate with technology leadership and engineering teams to align solutions with enterprise strategy, business goals, and innovation roadmaps
Define and enforce standards for data quality, metadata, lineage, and governance in partnership with data governance and MDM teams using tools like Profisee
Provide architectural guidance for AI/ML integrations, including data preparation, feature engineering, and model deployment support
Conduct design reviews, architectural assessments, and performance tuning to ensure system reliability, scalability, and maintainability
Develop and maintain reusable patterns, frameworks, and coding standards in Python, PySpark, and SQL
Collaborate with product managers, engineering leads, analysts, and data scientists to deliver high-impact, cross-functional solutions
Drive the evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies in cloud data platforms, streaming analytics, and intelligent automation
Mentor data engineers and oversee best practices in solution design, code quality, documentation, and continuous improvement
Support DevOps and DataOps initiatives by integrating CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, and automated testing into engineering workflows
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field
10+ years of progressive experience in data engineering, data modelling including at least 5 years in an architecture-focused or lead technical role
Proven experience architecting enterprise-grade cloud data platforms using Azure
Experience with building Databricks Delta Lake based Lakehouse using DLT, PySpark Jobs, Databricks Workflows, Unity Catalog and Medallion architecture from the ground up
Strong understanding of data security principles and best practices
Experience with Databricks monitoring and performance tuning tools
Hands-on experience integrating with data governance and master data management platforms such as Profisee
Solid understanding of DevOps and Infrastructure-as-Code practices, including CI/CD pipelines, Docker/Kubernetes, and automated deployment frameworks
Preferred
Familiarity with modern data architecture frameworks, including data mesh, data fabric, and data lakehouse
Industry experience in commercial or retail real estate, capital projects, or other highly data-driven domains
Experience with Database Lifecycle Management (DLM) tools and strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, branching strategies, and collaborative DevOps practices
Proficiency in Python, Scala, or similar programming languages commonly used in large-scale data engineering
Understanding of ML/AI model lifecycle architecture, including data preparation, model training, and production deployment best practices
Certification: Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate
Benefits
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life, and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Company
Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield is a real estate services firm that offers retail investment, energy management, and property services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$734.8MKey Investors
GreystoneCitizens BankVanke
2023-10-10Post Ipo Debt· $223.8M
2023-08-08Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2022-10-13Post Ipo Debt· $27.3M
Leadership Team
Matthew Bouw
CEO Asia Pacific & EMEA
Michelle M. MacKay
CEO
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