Azure Data Platform Architect - Databricks & AI

Capgemini; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training & certifications

Learning culture

Job summary

Capgemini UK is seeking a senior Data Solution Architect to design and lead modern data platforms enabling analytics, AI, GenAI and data-driven decisions. You will own end-to-end architecture from vision to delivery, leveraging Databricks, Spark and Azure services to build data warehouses, lakehouses and AI/ML capabilities.

You will collaborate with data engineers, analysts and DevOps, applying governance, security and scalable design across complex public sector or enterprise projects, while

Qualifications

• 7+ years as a Data Architect designing, developing and implementing Databricks solutions.
• Proven expertise in Databricks, Apache Spark, and data warehousing concepts.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud platform, including Azure Data Lake Storage, Databricks, and Azure Data Factory.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable, secure data platforms using Databricks and Spark.
• Develop data warehouses and lakehouses with governance and data quality checks.
• Design, build, and deploy AI/ML models via Databricks ML and Azure ML.
• Monitor and optimise data pipelines and infrastructure for performance and scalability.
• Collaborate with business analysts, data scientists and DevOps across teams.

Skills

Databricks

Apache Spark

Azure

Data governance

Data architecture

Stakeholder communication

Education

Relevant Architecture certifications (Microsoft, Databricks)

Tools

Azure Data Lake Storage

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

Job description

Capgemini UK is seeking a senior Data Solution Architect to design and lead modern data platforms enabling analytics, AI, GenAI and data-driven decisions. You will own end-to-end architecture from vision to delivery, leveraging Databricks, Spark and Azure services to build data warehouses, lakehouses and AI/ML capabilities.

You will collaborate with data engineers, analysts and DevOps, applying governance, security and scalable design across complex public sector or enterprise projects, while