Enterprise Data Architect

Overview

Senior Data Platform Builder (Databricks | AWS)

Location Chicago, IL (Hybrid – 3 days onsite) Downtown office

Compensation Up to $200,000 base + discretionary bonus

A globally scaled organization is building its data platform from the ground up
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A Databricks proof-of-concept is already live.

The next step is turning it into a production-grade lakehouse that will power analytics, AI, and decision-making across the business.

This role exists for one senior, hands-on builder to own that foundation end-to-end.

• Designing and building a production Databricks lakehouse on AWS
• Taking the platform from POC → MVP → enterprise scale
• Making core architectural decisions around ingestion, storage, performance, and cost
• Writing and reviewing production code (Spark / Python)
• Partnering with Dev Ops and senior stakeholders to deploy and scale cleanly
• Establishing patterns and standards through working systems
  , not theory

This is a senior individual contributor role — not people management.

You’ve likely:

• Built a modern data platform end-to-end
• Worked hands-on with Databricks, Spark, and AWS
• Operated in lean or greenfield environments
• Owned systems in production and lived with the consequences

Titles vary —
Senior Data Engineer, Principal Engineer, Data Architect — the work matters more than the label.

• A BI or dashboard-only role
• A pure governance or review-board position
• A people-management role

If you haven’t built platforms yourself, this likely won’t be the right fit.

• True greenfield ownership
• Direct access to decision-makers
• Platform will be used globally and long-term
• Rare chance to build something foundational inside an established organization

Apply via Linked In with your CV.

A recruiter will review applications and reach out directly to relevant profiles.