[Job-24880 ]Data Tech Lead - Databricks Architect, Brazil
CI&T.com
Office
Brazil
Full Time
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We are looking for a highly skilled Databricks Data Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of a modern hub-and-spoke data platform for a leading retail company. This platform will serve as the foundation for advanced analytics and real-time personalization, enabling data-driven decision-making and customer engagement.The role involves working closely with business stakeholders, data engineers, and product teams to design scalable, secure, and efficient data solutions on Databricks and the modern data stack. The architect will also drive the adoption of DataOps practices such as CI/CD pipelines, data contracts, quality checks, and observability.
Position OverviewArchitect and Design a hub-and-spoke data platform on Databricks to integrate structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data from multiple sources.Enable Advanced Analytics & Real-Time Use Cases such as personalization, customer 360, recommendation systems, and marketing attribution.Implement DataOps Best Practices, including CI/CD pipelines, version-controlled workflows, automated testing, data quality monitoring, and observability.Define and Enforce Data Contracts to ensure schema consistency and reliable data exchange between producers and consumers.Optimize Data Processing using Databricks Delta Lake, Spark, and streaming technologies for both batch and real-time pipelines.Integrate with Cloud-Native Ecosystems (AWS/Azure/GCP) for scalable storage, compute, security, and orchestration.Collaborate Across Teams including business stakeholders, analytics, ML, and engineering teams to align data architecture with business goals.Ensure Security and Compliance with industry standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) for sensitive retail and customer data.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Must-have Skills:Expertise in Databricks (Delta Lake, Spark, Databricks SQL, Unity Catalog, MLflow).Strong background in data architecture and design of large-scale, distributed systems.Proven experience building data pipelines (batch and streaming) with technologies like Delta Live Tables, Spark Structured Streaming, Kafka, Event Hubs, or Kinesis.Solid understanding of DataOps practices: CI/CD for data workflows, testing frameworks, monitoring, and observability tools.Proficiency in SQL and Python (PySpark).Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) including storage, networking, IAM, and security best practices.Knowledge of data governance, lineage, and cataloging solutions (e.g., Unity Catalog, Collibra, Alation).Ability to integrate APIs, third-party systems, and retail platforms into the data ecosystem.Advanced English is essential.Understanding of the entire business side.Desired QualitificationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field.Retail industry experience with customer data, personalization, and omnichannel analytics use cases.Experience implementing real-time decisioning systems or personalization engines.Familiarity with modern orchestration tools (Airflow, dbt, Dagster, Prefect).Experience with data quality frameworks (Great Expectations, Deequ, Soda).Exposure to machine learning pipelines and MLOps best practices.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Certifications in Databricks, Azure Data Engineer, AWS Big Data, or GCP Data Engineering.
#LI-BM2Our benefits:
-Health and dental insurance-Meal and food allowance-Childcare assistance-Extended paternity leave-Partnership with gyms and health and wellness professionals via Wellhub (Gympass) TotalPass;-Profit Sharing and Results Participation (PLR);-Life insurance-Continuous learning platform (CI&T University);-Discount club-Free online platform dedicated to physical, mental, and overall well-being-Pregnancy and responsible parenting course-Partnerships with online learning platforms-Language learning platformAnd many more!
More details about our benefits here: https://ciandt.com/br/pt-br/carreiras
At CI&T, inclusion starts at the first contact. If you are a person with a disability, it is important to present your assessment during the selection process. This way, we can ensure the support and accommodations that you deserve. If you do not yet have the assessment, don't worry: we can support you in obtaining it.
We have a dedicated Health and Well-being team, inclusion specialists, and affinity groups who will be with you at every stage. Count on us to make this journey side by side.
We are looking for a highly skilled Databricks Data Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of a modern hub-and-spoke data platform for a leading retail company. This platform will serve as the foundation for advanced analytics and real-time personalization, enabling data-driven decision-making and customer engagement.The role involves working closely with business stakeholders, data engineers, and product teams to design scalable, secure, and efficient data solutions on Databricks and the modern data stack. The architect will also drive the adoption of DataOps practices such as CI/CD pipelines, data contracts, quality checks, and observability.
Position OverviewArchitect and Design a hub-and-spoke data platform on Databricks to integrate structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data from multiple sources.Enable Advanced Analytics & Real-Time Use Cases such as personalization, customer 360, recommendation systems, and marketing attribution.Implement DataOps Best Practices, including CI/CD pipelines, version-controlled workflows, automated testing, data quality monitoring, and observability.Define and Enforce Data Contracts to ensure schema consistency and reliable data exchange between producers and consumers.Optimize Data Processing using Databricks Delta Lake, Spark, and streaming technologies for both batch and real-time pipelines.Integrate with Cloud-Native Ecosystems (AWS/Azure/GCP) for scalable storage, compute, security, and orchestration.Collaborate Across Teams including business stakeholders, analytics, ML, and engineering teams to align data architecture with business goals.Ensure Security and Compliance with industry standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) for sensitive retail and customer data.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Must-have Skills:Expertise in Databricks (Delta Lake, Spark, Databricks SQL, Unity Catalog, MLflow).Strong background in data architecture and design of large-scale, distributed systems.Proven experience building data pipelines (batch and streaming) with technologies like Delta Live Tables, Spark Structured Streaming, Kafka, Event Hubs, or Kinesis.Solid understanding of DataOps practices: CI/CD for data workflows, testing frameworks, monitoring, and observability tools.Proficiency in SQL and Python (PySpark).Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) including storage, networking, IAM, and security best practices.Knowledge of data governance, lineage, and cataloging solutions (e.g., Unity Catalog, Collibra, Alation).Ability to integrate APIs, third-party systems, and retail platforms into the data ecosystem.Advanced English is essential.Understanding of the entire business side.Desired QualitificationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field.Retail industry experience with customer data, personalization, and omnichannel analytics use cases.Experience implementing real-time decisioning systems or personalization engines.Familiarity with modern orchestration tools (Airflow, dbt, Dagster, Prefect).Experience with data quality frameworks (Great Expectations, Deequ, Soda).Exposure to machine learning pipelines and MLOps best practices.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Certifications in Databricks, Azure Data Engineer, AWS Big Data, or GCP Data Engineering.
#LI-BM2Our benefits:
-Health and dental insurance-Meal and food allowance-Childcare assistance-Extended paternity leave-Partnership with gyms and health and wellness professionals via Wellhub (Gympass) TotalPass;-Profit Sharing and Results Participation (PLR);-Life insurance-Continuous learning platform (CI&T University);-Discount club-Free online platform dedicated to physical, mental, and overall well-being-Pregnancy and responsible parenting course-Partnerships with online learning platforms-Language learning platformAnd many more!
More details about our benefits here: https://ciandt.com/br/pt-br/carreiras
At CI&T, inclusion starts at the first contact. If you are a person with a disability, it is important to present your assessment during the selection process. This way, we can ensure the support and accommodations that you deserve. If you do not yet have the assessment, don't worry: we can support you in obtaining it.
We have a dedicated Health and Well-being team, inclusion specialists, and affinity groups who will be with you at every stage. Count on us to make this journey side by side.
[Job-24880 ]Data Tech Lead - Databricks Architect, Brazil
Office
Brazil
Full Time
September 29, 2025