Data Architect

StackStudio Digital Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data solutions company in the UK is seeking a Senior Databricks Architect to lead the design and delivery of high-performance data platforms. In this strategic role, you will adopt best practices in data engineering and collaborate with stakeholders to create scalable technical solutions. A strong architectural background in Databricks and cloud data platforms is essential, alongside hands-on design and implementation experience. This position demands expertise in modern data ecosystems and mentorship capabilities.

Qualifications

• Strong architectural experience with Databricks and cloud data platforms.
• Hands-on design capability and implementation experience.
• Deep understanding of data governance and performance optimization.
• Several years of relevant experience in data engineering/architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of scalable data platforms built on Databricks.
• Adopt best practices for data engineering and platform reliability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to teams.

Skills

Architectural experience with Databricks

Hands-on design capability

Understanding of modern data ecosystems

Experience in data governance

Job description

Overview

Databricks Architect — Role Overview: We are seeking a Senior Databricks Architect to lead the design and delivery of scalable, high-performance data platforms built on Databricks. This is a strategic role requiring strong architectural experience, hands-on design capability, and a deep understanding of modern data ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of scalable, high-performance data platforms built on Databricks.
• Adopt best practices for data engineering, data governance, and platform reliability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Strong architectural experience with Databricks and cloud data platforms.
• Hands-on design capability and implementation experience.
• Deep understanding of modern data ecosystems, data governance, security, and performance optimization.
• Several years of relevant experience in data engineering/architecture.