Data Architect Databricks

Vivanti Consulting; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth platform

Global clients

Playbooks & toolkits

Shiny tech

Senior mentors

Learning support

Reviews & feedback

Kudos & rewards

Team socials

Job summary

Vivanti Consulting is seeking an enterprise-grade Databricks Architect to lead end-to-end design of scalable cloud data systems. You will architect and optimize pipelines using Databricks, Spark, and Delta Lake, while mentoring delivery teams and advising clients on roadmaps.

The role combines hands-on technical mastery with strategic leadership and governance, across multi-industry projects and global teams. Melbourne-based opportunity with strong growth prospects.

Qualifications

• Databricks Architect with deep Spark and cloud-native platform expertise.
• Experience in data modeling (Kimball/Vault) and governance.
• Strong consulting background with team leadership and solution estimation.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design of scalable, secure cloud data systems using the Databricks ecosystem.
• Build and optimize high-performance data pipelines with Spark and Delta Lake.
• Mentor delivery teams and act as strategic advisor to define project roadmaps.
• Bridge business requirements with technical implementation through cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Databricks

Spark

Python

Airflow

Snowflake

BigQuery

Delta Lake

dbt

Terraform

Data modeling

Governance

Team leadership

Tools

Neo4j

Fivetran

Job description

Your Career, Accelerated. We’re a growing global tech consultancy. Some of the world’s biggest businesses turn to us to help bring their data, AI, cloud and digital solutions to life.

We’re the home base for talented technologists who want more and are looking to take their career to the next level by having more learning, more variety, more support and more chances to do meaningful work.

At Vivanti you're investing in your growth.

What You’ll Get

• A platform for growth: Work across industries, clients and technologies that stretch your thinking and build your personal and professional skills.
• Access global businesses: Work with some of the world's biggest brands
• IP, frameworks and accelerators: We share what we know. Our playbooks and toolkits fast-track your success on projects.
• All the shiny tech: Databricks, Snowflake, Azure, GCP, AWS - you’ll use it, play with it and maybe even break it (responsibly).
• Senior consultants who have your back: You’ll always have a guide on your journey, not just be thrown into the deep end.
• Serious learning support: Paid certs, weekly training, guilds, hackathons, mentoring and more.
• Progress that’s transparent: Annual reviews based on 360° feedback, not vague vibes. Clear goals, solid feedback and real growth.
• Kudos and rewards: We celebrate wins, reward impact and offer long-term incentives.
• Real connection: From Friday socials to annual team building days - we work hard and play harder.

What We’re Looking For

An enterprise-grade Databricks Architect with deep expertise in Spark and cloud-native platforms. Combines technical mastery of data modeling (Kimball/Vault) and governance with a strong consulting background in team leadership and solution estimation.

Design & Architecture: Lead end-to-end design of scalable, secure cloud data systems, primarily using the Databricks ecosystem.

Technical Execution: Build and optimize high-performance data pipelines utilizing Spark and Delta Lake.

Strategic Leadership: Act as a technical mentor for delivery teams and a strategic advisor for clients to define project roadmaps.

Collaboration: Bridge the gap between complex business requirements and technical implementation through cross-functional teamwork.

You might work with:

• Python, Spark, Airflow
• Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, Neo4J
• dbt, Fivetran, Terraform

Your work matters and so do you. That’s why we back your skills with a structure that supports your development, celebrates your wins, and helps you keep growing professionally and personally.

Here’s what’s waiting for you:

• Mentoring Program – with a Senior Support Lead
• 360° Progress Reviews – honest feedback, not fluff
• Guilds & Weekly Training – learn from your peers
• Paid Certifications – across all major technologies
• Hackathons & Innovation Days – challenge yourself, build cool stuff
• Kudos & Recognition Programs – great work doesn’t go unnoticed
• Socials & Team Days – Data-Coolada Fridays, Team Building days, and more

Final Word

If you're looking for the place where your growth will go into overdrive, where you'll work with great humans, get access to cutting-edge tools and genuinely enjoy the ride? Welcome to Vivanti.