Senior Databricks Solution Architect

Zions Bancorporation’s Enterprise Technology and Operations (ETO) team is transforming what it means to work for a financial institution. With a commitment to technology and innovation, we have been providing our community, clients, and colleagues the best experience possible for over 150 years. Help us transform our workforce of the future, today.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Databricks Solution Architect to join our data architecture team, focusing on architecting cloud solutions in Databricks.  This role involves architecting state-of-the-art data integration and analytics solutions, as well as assisting with the migration of on-premises Data Lakes, ODSs, and other solutions to Databricks.  This position is critical in establishing a solid foundation for data management within our organization, ensuring that data is organized, accessible, secure, governed, and aligned with business objectives.  If you're passionate about data and eager to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you!

The Architect will:

• Help establish a cloud-based data management platform (focusing on Databricks) that supports the Medallion Architecture and integrates operational processes, data integration, data warehousing, business intelligence, and advanced analytics (e.g., AI/ML)
• Work directly with multiple engineering teams to:
  • Mentor and educate them on proper methods to process, store and access data in the cloud.
  • Establish a migration path to modernize their data centric solutions in the cloud and coach them through the process.
  • Establish the standards, principles, patterns, guidelines, and processes necessary for successful cloud adoption.
  • Ensure solutions have data security, governance, consistency, accessibility, and high quality.
• Partner with other Data and AI architects on solutions - as well as the rest of EA.
• Collaborate with product owners and managers to ensure a robust architectural runway that can support future business requirements throughout the product life cycle.
• Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies for data management, storage, analytics, and related tools.
• Develop future state roadmaps for products and technologies that align with and enable business objectives.

Technical Experience and Qualifications:

• Databricks proficiency: In-depth, hands-on experience using the Databricks platform and its tools like Delta Lake, Delta Live Tables, Databricks SQL, etc.
• Cloud platform expertise: Proven experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or another major provider like AWS or Azure
• Data-centric solutions: At least five years of experience in architecting, designing, and implementing data-centric solutions such as Data Lakes, Operational
• Data Stores and Data Warehouses using industry best-practice architectural patterns.
• Data engineering: Strong understanding of the methods and tools used for data ingestion, cleaning, augmenting and transformation like ETL/ELT tools, programming languages (i.e. Python, Spark), streaming technologies and leveraging APIs.
• Solution architecture experience: Solid experience as a solution architect, actively promoting and utilizing industry best-practice architectural patterns in designs and implementations.
• Educational background: A bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field.
• Problem-solving skills: Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-resolution skills related to information architecture concepts that support well-architected and integrated transactional, analytical, and collaborative systems.
• Engineering practices: Understanding of engineering practices such as IaC, CI/CD, automated testing, and the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
• Financial industry experience: Banking or other Financial Services experience is a plus.
• A combination of education and experience may meet requirements.

Location:
This position has a hybrid work from home schedule with a minimum of three days per week in the office at the new Zions Technology Center in Midvale, UT.

The Zions Technology Center is a 400,000-square-foot technology campus in Midvale, Utah. Located on the former Sharon Steel Mill superfund site, the sustainably built campus is the company’s primary technology and operations center. This modern and environmentally friendly technology center enables Zions to compete for the best technology talent in the state while providing team members with an exceptional work environment with features such as:

• Electric vehicle charging stations and close proximity to Historic Gardner Village UTA TRAX station.
• At least 75% of the building is powered by on-site renewable solar energy.
• Access to outdoor recreation, parks, trails, shareable bikes and locker rooms.
• Large modern cafe with a healthy and diverse menu.
• Healthy indoor environment with ample natural light and fresh air.
• LEED-certified sustainable building that features include the use of low VOC-emitting construction materials.

Benefits:   

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!   
• Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance  
• Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts
• Paid Training, XX days of Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees
• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products  

Apply now if you have a passion for impactful outcomes, enjoy working collaboratively with co-workers, and want to make a difference for the clients and communities we serve.