Solution Architect, AI and Data, Technology Consulting

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Career development

26 weeks parental leave

Job summary

EY is seeking a Databricks-focused Solution Architect to join our Technology Consulting team in Melbourne, with flexibility across Australia. You will design and implement cloud-based data and AI solutions, lead solution architecture, and mentor delivery teams to build scalable, governance-driven data platforms.

The role offers hybrid work across Melbourne, Brisbane or Sydney, with options for reduced hours and flexible arrangements.

Qualifications

• Designing and implementing Databricks Lakehouse platforms in complex environments.
• Data platform solution architecture, including patterns for ingestion, transformation, storage, governance, orchestration and consumption.
• Data modelling to support analytics, reporting and AI use cases.
• Data engineering and building scalable, robust data pipelines.
• Writing efficient SQL and Spark-based data processing solutions.
• Integrating Databricks with cloud-native services and enterprise ecosystems.
• Engaging with stakeholders to understand requirements and influence design decisions.
• Providing technical leadership within a delivery environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of Databricks solution architectures for data engineering, analytics and AI.
• Define end-to-end data platform and Lakehouse architecture patterns.
• Design scalable data ingestion, transformation and analytics solutions using Databricks and related services.
• Translate business requirements into technical designs and roadmaps.
• Provide technical leadership across delivery teams and mentor juniors.
• Support data models, data products and reusable platform patterns.

Skills

Databricks Lakehouse

Data engineering

SQL & Spark

Cloud native architectures

Mentoring teams

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Databricks

Spark

Unity Catalog

Azure/AWS/GCP

Job description

Solution Architect, AI and Data, Technology Consulting

Location: Melbourne

Other locations: Anywhere in Country

Date: 18 Aug 2026

Requisition ID: 1727405

At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence.

We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Databricks-focused Solution Architect to join our team. In this role, you will work at the forefront of data engineering, analytics and AI, with a specific focus on designing and implementing cloud-based data and AI solutions using the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform and the broader ecosystem of technologies that support modern data and AI architectures.

You will play a key role in defining solution architecture, shaping technical direction and guiding delivery teams to design and build scalable, secure and user‑centric data solutions. Your work will span data ingestion and transformation patterns, data modelling, data product design, governance, integration and consumption layers, helping organisations unlock value from their data through analytics, AI and data visualisation capabilities. This position offers the opportunity to lead solution design across complex client environments, provide trusted technical advice to stakeholders, and mentor junior team members while contributing to innovative projects across data, analytics and AI.

This is a hybrid position that can be based in Naarm - Melbourne, Meanjin - Brisbane or Warrang - Sydney .

Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead the design of Databricks solution architectures that support scalable data engineering, analytics, AI and reporting use cases.
• Define end-to-end data platform and Lakehouse architecture patterns, including ingestion, transformation, modelling, governance, orchestration and consumption layers.
• Design scalable, secure and robust data ingestion, transformation and analytics solutions using Databricks, Spark, Unity Catalog and related cloud‑native services.
• Translate business, data and analytics requirements into clear solution designs, technical specifications and delivery roadmaps.
• Provide technical leadership across delivery teams, helping guide design decisions, manage technical trade‑offs and ensure solutions align to architecture principles.
• Support the design of data models, data products and reusable platform patterns that enable reliable analytics and downstream consumption.
• Integration of the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform with cloud‑native and third‑party ecosystem toolsets, and enterprise data ecosystems.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to understand data needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure the team remains at the cutting edge of data engineering, AI and analytics practices.

Skills and attributes for success

• Designing and implementing Databricks Lakehouse platforms in complex environments.
• Data platform solution architecture, including architecture patterns for ingestion, transformation, storage, governance, orchestration and consumption.
• Data modelling using a range of methodologies to support analytics, reporting and AI use cases.
• Data engineering and building scalable, robust data pipelines.
• Writing efficient SQL and Spark‑based data processing solutions.
• Integrating Databricks with cloud‑native services, data processing frameworks and enterprise data ecosystems.
• Engaging with technical and non‑technical stakeholders to understand requirements, communicate design decisions and influence solution direction.
• Providing technical leadership within a delivery environment, including mentoring team members and supporting delivery planning.
• Writing and reviewing efficient SQL and Spark‑based logic, with the ability to guide engineering teams on good development practices.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders with purpose, clarity and impact.

What we offer you

At EY,we'llfuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.We'reproud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026.Learn more .

• Careerdevelopment: At EY, your career is yours to shape!We'll develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
• Flexibleworkarrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• Acomprehensivebenefitspackage : From a yearly wellness incentive,to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family‑friendly policies, includingup to26 weeks of gender‑neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders - past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providingan equitableand barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best andparticipateequitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at [e-mail] or [phone] (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

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