Data Architect – Contract | Hybrid

Experience: 8+ Years
Employment Type: Contractual
Work Mode: Hybrid
Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Data Architect to define and drive the target data architecture for the Horizon MVP and its future evolution. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Databricks, AWS, Apache Spark/PySpark, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, data governance, and modern cloud data platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Define the target data architecture for the Horizon MVP and future platform evolution.
Design end-to-end architecture covering data ingestion, storage, processing, serving, reporting, and downstream API layers.
Establish canonical data schemas for travel signals, corridors, sources, evidence, scores, and generated insights.
Design normalization strategies for structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data from multiple external sources.
Define Databricks architecture, Unity Catalog configuration, schemas, access controls, and governance standards.
Design data retention, lineage, quality, security, and privacy controls.




Define integration patterns across Databricks, AWS PRODIGY, SharePoint, external APIs, and downstream applications.
Design scalable processing for 30-day signal windows, convergence/divergence scoring, corridor ranking, and spike detection.
Ensure the platform is scalable for future vector storage, LLM integration, and multi-year analytics.
Review technical designs and provide architectural guidance to Backend, Data Engineering, DevOps, and QA teams.
Communicate architecture decisions and technical recommendations effectively to technical and business stakeholders.
Mandatory Requirements
8+ years of experience in Data Engineering/Data Architecture, with 3+ years in a Data Architect role.
Solid experience designing cloud-based data platforms, lakehouses, or analytical platforms.
Advanced hands-on experience with:
Databricks
Apache Spark / PySpark
Delta Lake
Unity Catalog
Strong knowledge of AWS data serv

📌 Data Architect – Contract | Hybrid (Bengaluru)
🏢 Haparz
📍 Bengaluru