West Monroe is looking for a Senior Data Architect, to work with our clients to solve technology needs with expertise in Databricks. This is an exciting opportunity to work within our Technology and Experience practice and bring your expertise to drive innovation and excellence in data engineering and cloud solutions. Responsibilities: * Serve as a POC to interact with key decision makers (CIO, IT Directors, etc…) at our clients to drive projects * Collaborate closely with product teams to deliver impact * Develop and drive advanced data engineering strategies leveraging Databricks platform capabilities * Lead complex, large-scale Databricks transformation initiatives for enterprise clients * Understanding customer objectives, goals and challenges to design innovative solutions * Create and evangelize innovative architectural patterns and reusable solution frameworks * Mentor and develop a high-performing team of data engineering professionals * Design and implement advanced data solutions using Databricks, focusing on scalability, performance, and business value * Act as the primary technical expert and escalation point for complex Databricks challenges Qualifications: * 10 years of progressive experience in data engineering, with deep expertise in Databricks platform * Certifications in Databricks, Azure, and/or AWS data technologies preferred * Expertise in Databricks core components like DataFrames, Datasets, Spark SQL, Delta Lake, Databricks Notebook, DBFS, and Databricks Connect. * Advanced data architecture and platform design * Expertise in machine learning pipelines and data engineering frameworks * Expertise in implementing enterprise-scale data platforms * Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts for business leadership * Strong understanding of data architecture principles, including data modelling, ETL processes, data governance, data quality, privacy and security controls. * Experience working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and team=based project environment. * Consulting firm experience preferred * Willingness to travel to client sites up to 50% * Hybrid work environment - 2x/week in office