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Databricks Solution/Strategy Architect Manager at Accenture Federal Services · Katori

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

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Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

Overview

As a Databricks Solution/Strategy Architect, you will be responsible for designing and implementing modern, scalable data solutions that enable advanced analytics, reporting, and operational efficiency. You will lead the architecture, development, and migration of data platforms, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and alignment with organizational data strategies

The Work:

This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into actionable technical designs, as well as oversight across configuration, development, testing, deployment, and optimization of Databricks environments. You will establish and enforce best practices in data engineering, governance, quality, security, and metadata management across all stages of the data lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Lead the architecture and implementation of scalable data solutions using Databricks, including Delta Lake, SQL, Lakeflow pipelines, and cloud-native storage.
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into detailed technical designs, data models, and solution architectures.
Design, build, and optimize data pipelines, workflows, and data models, including ingestion, transformation, orchestration, and metadata management.
Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentorship to engineering teams to ensure high-quality development and adherence to architectural standards.
Establish and enforce best practices for data security, access controls, governance, cataloging, lineage, and compliance within Databricks environments.
Oversee configuration and management of Databricks Workspaces, Unity Catalog, CI/CD automation, environment setup, and deployment frameworks.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to performance, data quality, integration, and environment configuration.
Lead test strategy and quality assurance activities, including unit testing, regression testing, system testing, and readiness reviews.
Drive platform optimization and cost efficiency, including cluster tuning, storage optimization, and pipeline performance improvements.
Plan and oversee data migration iterations, parallel runs, and production deployment processes to ensure smooth cutover and minimal business disruption.
Support knowledge transfer, documentation, and training activities to empower end users and operational teams.
Stay current with Databricks platform advancements and industry trends, and proactively introduce innovations to improve data engineering capabilities.
Document architectures, technical designs, processes, and best practices for ongoing reference and compliance.

Here's What You Need:

Strong expertise in Databricks, Apache Spark, Delta Lake, and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
Experience with ETL/ELT processes, data modeling, CI/CD pipelines, and performance tuning in large-scale environments will be critical
Leading technical teams, coordinating complex migrations, managing project timelines, and mentoring engineers will further support your impact in this technical leadership role
Bachelors Degree or 10+ years of industry experience

Bonus Points If:

Advanced Degree
15+ years of industry experience
Motivated and proactive, with a desire to understand and address complex areas
Curiosity for learning about new technology, industry best practices, and areas of risk, analyzing and turning new insights into concrete action
Commitment to delivering tangible outcomes for customers and stakeholders
Strong written and verbal communication/interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Excellent people management and relationship development skills
In-depth knowledge of Accenture delivery methodologies and practices

The Extras:

US Citizenship Required
The ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:

$148,800—$306,500 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

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We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Requesting An Accommodation

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

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Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

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