Cloud Data Platform Architect — Databricks & AWS Lead

Morson Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 166,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site London

Job summary

Morson Group is seeking a Data Architect to lead design and delivery of a modern Cloud Data Platform on AWS, with Databricks at its core. You will shape target architecture, define data patterns and guide migration of legacy data estates to the new platform.

The role requires senior architectural capabilities, strong communication with stakeholders, and ability to drive architectural decisions across teams.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Data Architect or equivalent senior role.
• Proven track record designing greenfield cloud data platforms.
• Strong AWS cloud architecture experience.
• Experience with Databricks in enterprise-scale environments.
• Understanding of Medallion Architecture (Bronze/Silver/Gold).
• Experience in data migration and legacy modernisation projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect a scalable, secure Cloud Data Platform on AWS.
• Provide architectural leadership across the Databricks implementation.
• Define data ingestion, processing, storage and access patterns.
• Develop a migration roadmap and manage risks and dependencies.
• Lead the migration of legacy data systems to the new platform.
• Ensure data quality, validation and reconciliation during migration.
• Create architecture documentation and ADRs for governance.
• Collaborate with engineering, security, programme and business teams.

Tools

AWS

Databricks

Medallion Architecture

Job description

Morson Group is seeking a Data Architect to lead design and delivery of a modern Cloud Data Platform on AWS, with Databricks at its core. You will shape target architecture, define data patterns and guide migration of legacy data estates to the new platform.

The role requires senior architectural capabilities, strong communication with stakeholders, and ability to drive architectural decisions across teams.