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Senior Databricks AI Architect at Service Co · Pune · 15 - 20 years · ₹43L - ₹48L / yr · Posted 10 Aug 2026

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Senior Databricks AI Architect

at Service Co

Agency job
15 - 20 yrs
₹43L - ₹48L / yr
Pune
Skills
databricks
skill iconPython
SQL
Spark
Delta Lake
genie
cursor
GitHub Copilot

Hiring : Senior Databricks AI Architect


Exp : 15 - 18 yrs

Work Location : Pune WFO


Skills :


10 +years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Architecture, Analytics, or Software Engineering.


Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with Databricks (Mandatory).


Strong expertise in designing and implementing enterprise-scale data platforms on Databricks.


Hands-on experience with AI-powered engineering tools such as Databricks Genie, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or similar AI platforms.


Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, Spark, Delta Lake, and Databricks notebooks.


Excellent communication, stakeholder management


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Production & Deployment

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Required Skills & Experience

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