Senior Databricks Platform Architect (all genders)

RHI Magnesita; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office flexibility

Flexible working hours

Annual transit pass

Job summary

RHI Magnesita in Vienna is seeking a Senior Databricks Platform Architect to own and evolve the Databricks platform. You will work hands-on, guide architecture decisions, and drive production readiness while collaborating with Data Engineers, Cloud Engineers, and partners.

You will evaluate new capabilities, implement Lakeflow and Unity Catalog, and build robust data processing pipelines in Spark and Python within a secure Azure environment.

Qualifications

• Several years of hands‑on experience with Databricks, Apache Spark and Python.
• Strong understanding of Lakehouse architecture, Delta Lake and distributed data processing.
• Experience designing or operating enterprise data platforms in Azure.
• Good knowledge of Unity Catalog, platform security, governance and CI/CD.
• Ability to balance architecture decisions with hands‑on implementation.
• Pragmatic mindset with ability to take technical ownership and make decisions.

Responsibilities

• Building, configuring, and continuously improving the Databricks platform with emphasis on scalability and production readiness.
• Introducing and implementing Databricks capabilities including Lakeflow, Unity Catalog and Spark Declarative Pipelines.
• Developing scalable Python and Spark frameworks and modern data ingestion architectures within Databricks.
• Optimizing performance, security, governance, observability, and cost of the platform.
• Automating Databricks deployments and platform operations using Azure DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code.

Skills

Databricks

Apache Spark

Python

Lakehouse architecture

Delta Lake

Azure

Unity Catalog

CI/CD

Cloud architecture

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

As our Senior Databricks Platform Architect, you will take technical ownership of the evolution of our Databricks platform and help define where we go next. You will work hands‑on with the platform, introduce new capabilities, and ensure it remains secure, scalable, cost-efficient, and production-ready. You will be the technical go‑to person for Databricks, working closely with Data Engineers, Cloud Engineers, Product Owners and external implementation partners. From architecture decisions to troubleshooting complex issues, you will combine technical direction with pragmatic, hands‑on execution. Databricks evolves quickly, and we want our platform to evolve with it. You will have the opportunity to evaluate new capabilities, decide what makes sense for our environment, and bring the most valuable ones into production.

• Building, configuring, and continuously improving our Databricks platform, with a strong focus on scalability, reliability, and production readiness
• Introducing and implementing new Databricks capabilities, including Lakeflow, Unity Catalog and Spark Declarative Pipelines
• Developing scalable Python and Spark frameworks and modern data ingestion architectures within Databricks
• Optimizing the Databricks platform across performance, security, governance, observability, and cost
• Automating Databricks deployments and platform operations using Azure DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code

Hybrid

Vienna | Full time

Your profile

• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or a related field — or equivalent practical experience
• Several years of hands‑on experience with Databricks, Apache Spark and Python
• Strong understanding of Lakehouse architecture, Delta Lake and distributed data processing
• Experience designing or operating enterprise data platforms in Azure
• Good knowledge of Unity Catalog, platform security, governance and CI/CD
• The ability to move between architecture and hands‑on implementation
• A pragmatic mindset and the confidence to take technical ownership and make decisions

Languages

English – fluent

Our offer

The annual gross salary for this full‑time position starts at €70,000.00, with a competitive package based on qualifications, experience, and market values.

Flexibility

Possibility of home office and flexible, trust‑based working hours

Mobility

Annual public transport pass (Wiener Linien)

Health

Sponsorship of sporting events, platform for mental & physical health (Mavie)

Plus

Our own café and daily food allowance for numerous restaurants (Europlaza), corporate benefits platform

In addition to these local benefits for Vienna, we also offer you many global benefits.

At RHI Magnesita, everyone is welcome!

We embrace diversity in all forms and evaluate applications solely based on qualifications and experience. If you share our passion for shaping tomorrow’s world, we’d love to hear from you, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We also actively encourage individuals with disabilities to submit their application.

Do you have more questions?

Saradha Selvendran (Shar) (People Engagement, Employer branding & DEI Partner)

E-Mail: [e-mail]

About RHI Magnesita

As the global leader in refractories, we supply advanced products, technologies and services essential for high‑temperature industrial processes in sectors such as steel, cement, and glass. With around 20,000 employees and production sites across the globe, we are committed to fostering innovation, sustainability, and market leadership. By leading the industry in reducing emissions and supporting our customers' transitions to greener solutions, we are shaping tomorrow’s world.

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