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Centraprise

Data Architect (AI/ML and Databricks)

On site

Denver, United states

Freelance

19-02-2026

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Skills

Communication Unity Data Engineering Apache Spark Apache Airflow CI/CD DevOps Monitoring Architecture apache Analytics Spark CI/CD Pipelines Databricks Kafka Terraform

Job Specifications

Data Architect (AI/ML and Databricks)

Denver, CO

12+ Months Contract

Job Description:

12+ years in data engineering or architecture, with a strong focus on Databricks (at least 4-5 years) and AI/ML enablement.
Deep hands-on experience with Apache Spark, Delta Lake.
Proficiency in AI/ML pipeline integration using Databricks MLflow or custom model deployment strategies.
Strong knowledge of Apache Airflow, Databricks Jobs, and cloud-native orchestration patterns.
Experience with structured streaming, Kafka, and real-time analytics frameworks.
Proven ability to design and implement cloud-native data architectures.
Solid understanding of data modeling, Lakehouse design principles, and lineage/tracking with Unity Catalog.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certification in Databricks Data Engineering Professional is highly desirable.
Experience transitioning from in house data platforms to Databricks or cloud-native environments.
Hands-on experience with Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, and performance tuning in Databricks.
Expertise in Apache Airflow DAG design, dynamic workflows, and production troubleshooting.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, ARM templates), and DevOps practices.
Exposure to AI/ML model integration within real-time or batch data pipelines.
Exposure to MLOps, MLflow, Feature Store, and model monitoring in production environments.
Experience with LLM/GenAI enablement, vectorized data, embedding storage, and integration with Databricks is an added advantage.

About the Company

At Centraprise, we foster a collaborative approach in delivering top-quality IT consulting and services to our clients. With a steadfast commitment to growth and innovation, we aspire to inspire the industry of tomorrow by providing cutting-edge solutions that drive productivity and quality. Know more