Senior Architect – Data Engineering (Databricks) - Contractor

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Architect – Data Engineering (Databricks) – Contractor based in India. As a Senior Data Engineering Architect, you will play a strategic role in designing and delivering large-scale, modern data platforms using Databricks and cloud-native technologies. You will lead complex data engineering initiatives, helping enterprise clients transform legacy data environments into scalable, high-performance Lakehouse architectures. Working within a growing Databricks Center of Excellence, you will combine deep technical expertise with business and client-facing leadership. You will advise organizations on data strategy, architecture best practices, and innovative solutions that generate measurable business value. The role also involves leading pre-sales engagements, shaping technical proposals, and overseeing large-scale implementation and modernization projects. This is an excellent opportunity to influence enterprise data transformation while mentoring engineering teams and driving innovation in a collaborative consulting environment.