Data Architect

Full Time Karachi, Pakistan (Onsite) Posted: April 16, 2025

About the Role:

Techwards is looking for a skilled Data Architect to design and implement data solutions for our retail D2C clients. You will build scalable, high-performance data architectures using Databricks and related technologies, driving significant business value.

Experience: 5 to 7 years
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Data Architecture & Strategy: Design scalable data lakehouse architectures on Databricks, define data strategies, ensure data quality and security.
  • Data Pipeline Development: Design and manage ETL/ELT pipelines for performance and reliability.
  • Data Modeling & Lakehouse Management: Implement dimensional models, manage data lakes/lakehouses on Databricks, ensure data cataloging.
  • Cloud Integration: Integrate Databricks with other cloud platforms and applications.
  • Collaboration: Work with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver data solutions.
  • Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on data technologies and optimize data architectures.

Key Technical Skills (Required):

  • Expertise in Apache Spark & Databricks: Extensive hands-on experience for data processing, deep understanding of the Databricks platform.
  • Proficiency in SQL: Advanced SQL for transformations and analytics.
  • Distributed Data Processing: Create and manage distributed Spark jobs.
  • OLAP Databases: Ability to work with OLAP databases like ClickHouse, DuckDB, Redshift.
  • Stream Data Pipelines: Design and implement stream data pipelines.
  • Python Programming: Proficient with Python and data libraries (PySpark, Pandas, NumPy).
  • Data Lake File Formats: Handle various file formats (CSV, Parquet, JSON, Avro).
  • Metastore Expertise: Proven experience in working with metastores (Unity Catalog, Hive Metastore, Glue Data Catalog).

Good to Have Skills (Desirable):

  • Lakehouse Architectures: Experience with Iceberg, Delta Lake, or Hudi.
  • MLOps & MLFlow: Familiarity with MLOps and MLFlow for data science support.
  • Data Visualization: Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Databricks BI.
  • Retail Industry Experience: Past retail industry data experience.
  • Cloud Certifications: Relevant cloud certifications.
  • Data Governance & Security: Understanding of data governance and security.
  • Project Management: Experience managing data projects.
  • Workflow Orchestration: Knowledge of Airflow, Dagster, or dltHub.

What we are offering?

  • A purpose driven environment aiming for holistic human development
  • Market competitive compensation package
  • Healthcare coverage (self, spouse, children, and parents)
  • OPD coverage (self, spouse, children, and parents)
  • Annual Medical Checkup
  • Quarterly learning based incentive (as per requirements)
  • Technical / non-technical training sessions 
  • On-site fitness & self-development activities 
  • Opportunity for in-house Qur’anic recitation with tajweed
  • Weekly spirituality sessions

About Techwards

Techwards is a leading software development company specializing in AI transformation services, application modernization, MVP development, and tailored software solutions. Our team of experts combines cutting-edge technology with innovative strategies to help businesses thrive in the digital age. We pride ourselves on delivering top-notch solutions that exceed our clients’ expectations and drive measurable results.

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