Databricks Architect / SME

Kforce - McLean, VA

Full-time - Senior

McLean, VA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Databricks Architect/SME will play a crucial role in leading the design of data architecture solutions for virtualization, big data analytics, and cloud computing within the criminal justice team. This position requires extensive technical expertise to resolve data architecture-related issues and collaborate with business analysts and technology teams. The role involves sharing technical knowledge, introducing best practices, and utilizing various programming tools to develop plans and lead major consulting assignments that include data analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of data architecture solutions for virtualization, big data analytics, and cloud computing.
• Resolve routine data architecture-related issues in collaboration with business analysts and technology teams.
• Analyze data architecture-related needs and provide solutions.
• Share technical expertise and introduce best practices.
• Utilize tools like Closure, Scala, Python, and R to develop plans and lead major consulting assignments.
• Design, define, develop, and test cloud solution components.
• Serve as a liaison between clients and developers to ensure requirements are met and solutions are delivered.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 10+ years of experience with a data analytics discipline.
• Experience with Databricks platform, security features, Unity Catalog, and data access control mechanisms.
• Experience with data classification and masking techniques.
• Experience working with business and IT groups to coordinate current and future plans and activities.
• Experience applying data analytics expertise across multiple fields and high impact assignments.
• Knowledge of data security principles and best practices.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) plan
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off for salaried personnel
• Paid sick leave for hourly employees on Service Contract Act projects