Data Architect

Mane Consulting; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mane Consulting is seeking a Data Architect in Sydney to lead enterprise data platform initiatives using Databricks and Azure. This role focuses on shaping architecture beyond pipelines, mentoring a team, and partnering with stakeholders to deliver future-ready solutions.

You'll drive the adoption of modern data concepts (Lakehouse, Spark, Synapse) while guiding engineers, establishing governance, and ensuring scalable, robust data platforms in a hybrid work setting on Sydney's North Shore.

Qualifications

• Extensive Databricks engineering experience.
• Strong Medallion-architecture thinking and cloud exposure.
• Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Architect robust Databricks data solutions.
• Translate business needs into scalable designs.
• Lead data engineering best practices across pipelines and models.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Databricks

Spark

Azure

Data modeling

Leadership

Python/SQL/Scala/Java

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Power BI

Azure Synapse

Job description

Data Architect

Our industry leading client is offering a rare opportunity for experienced Senior or Lead Data Engineers with Databricks design experience to take the next step into a high-impact permanent role.

The Opportunity

Help lead enterprise-wide transformation by architecting scalable, resilient data platforms with Databricks and Azure. You'll go beyond pipelines and performance tuning-you'll shape the strategy, mentor a team, and work directly with stakeholders to build future-ready solutions.

What You'll Be Driving

• Architect and implement robust Databricks data solutions
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical designs
• Lead data engineering best practices across pipelines, models, and flows
• Guide junior engineers and elevate team capability
• Stay at the forefront of modern data architecture-think Lakehouse, Spark, Azure Synapse, and beyond

What You Bring

• Hands-on expertise with Databricks and Spark
• Solid architectural (Medallion architecture) thinking across cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
• Strong grasp of data modeling, governance, and performance
• Programming fluency in Python, SQL, Scala, or Java
• Leadership spirit and a desire to mentor
• Bonus: experience with Azure Data Factory, Power BI, or enterprise migration programs

Why It's a Step Up

• Join a strategic program where your decisions shape the data landscape
• Earn $180k-$200k incl. super in a hybrid role based on Sydney's North Shore
• Be more than a builder-be a leader, collaborator, and trusted advisor

Base pay range

A$160,000.00/yr - A$180,000.00/yr

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Freight and Package Transportation