Senior Databricks Architect

Location: Remote

Role Type: Long Term Contract

Role Overview

Ripple is introducing Databricks as a core component of its treasury data platform and seeks a Senior Architect to design, lead, and implement Databricks pipelines. This role will set the strategic direction for Databricks, ensuring the platform supports critical functions such as cash management, liquidity, forecasting, and payments. The architect will be both a hands‑on contributor and a leader guiding developers in building and stabilizing the platform.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and implement Databricks pipelines to support enterprise data platform.
• Define frameworks, clustering strategies, and platform capabilities to ensure scalability and reliability.
• Lead and mentor development teams, providing technical direction and best practices.
• Collaborate with executives and stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives.
• Advocate for outcomes and act as a strong consultant to drive adoption and success.
• Integrate data from Azure, SQL Server, and Power BI into Databricks for BI and AI use cases.
• Build, stabilize, and optimize the platform for long‑term growth.

Essential Skills:

• Proven expertise in Databricks architecture (clustering, frameworks, capabilities).
• Strong data background with ability to architect, design, and lead developers.
• Demonstrated team leadership and ability to communicate with both technical teams and executives.
• Consulting mindset with ability to advocate and drive outcomes.

Desired Skills:

• Financial services background (cash, liquidity, forecasting, payments).
• Experience using AI tools (Devin.AI, Claude, Rovo, etc.).
• Familiarity with Ripple//'s tech stack: Azure, SQL Server, Power BI, Databricks.