Lead Data Architect

Lead Data Engineer | Databricks | Medallion

 
Location
: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid – 2 days/week onsite required from Day 1)

 
Work Authorization
: U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder required

 
Salary
: $140,000 - $150,000 + full benefits package

Position Summary

Davis Technology Management is seeking a
Lead Data Engineer
 to join one of our long-term enterprise clients in Phoenix.

This is a full-time W2 consulting role
onsite with a well-established 100+ year old company
.
 
This is not a fully remote position
. You'll collaborate closely with a team of 5 onsite, with a small offshore team for support. Their projects support a large portfolio of applications with varied tech stacks. This role requires strong communication and collaboration skills.

Key Responsibilities:

·      Design and implement scalable data pipelines using
Databricks
 aligned with
Medallion Architecture
(Bronze, Silver, Gold layers).

·      Apply dimensional
data modeling
 including Star, Snowflake, Galaxy schema etc. to develop business reports, dashboards, and advanced analytics.

·      Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical data solutions.

·      Ensure data quality, consistency, and reliability across all layers of the data architecture.

·      
Support Power BI
 and other analytics teams with well-structured data models and efficient query performance.

·      Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Databricks jobs and workflows.

Required Skills:

·      Experience as a
Lead
Data Architect

·      
Strong hands-on experience with Databricks, PySpark, and Delta Lake.

·      Deep understanding of
Medallion Architecture
principles (Bronze–Silver–Gold design).

·      Experience in
data modeling
 for analytics and reporting use cases.

·      Good understanding of
ETL/ELT design
, data governance, and performance tuning.

·      Proficiency in SQL and familiarity with
Azure Data Services
 (ADF, Data Lake, etc.).

Desirable Skills:

·      Experience with Power BI report development or strong collaboration with BI teams.

·      Familiarity with cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).

·      Understanding of data security, lineage, and quality frameworks.

Education:

·      Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

Start Date:
 As soon as possible

Interview Format:

• 30-minute AI-led voice interview
• 30-minute virtual first round with VP of IT Talent Acquisition
• 60-minute virtual with Hiring Manager
• Final Round mandatory onsite to meet the team

Why We Use AI as the 1st Screening Step
: We use AI as our first screening step to ensure a fair, consistent process for every applicant. In today's market, hiring teams receive an overwhelming volume of unrelated or unqualified resumes, and this tool helps us quickly surface the candidates whose experience truly aligns with the role. It allows you to share your background in your own words without scheduling delays, and every submission is still reviewed by real people on our team. The AI simply helps us make sure nothing gets overlooked.

If you're a Data Architect with Team Lead experience and ready to bring your experience to a highly collaborative, hybrid team, let's connect

This is a great opportunity to make an impact in a long-term role that provides stability and benefits.