Data Architect - Databricks

Capgemini; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology transformation partner in London is seeking a Solution Architect with a focus on Azure and Databricks. You will design scalable and secure data platforms, implement data warehouses, and leverage your Databricks expertise to integrate AI/ML models. Ideal candidates should have 7+ years of relevant experience, strong problem-solving skills, and architecture certifications. The role supports flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Access to extensive training and development opportunities

Support for certifications

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of experience as a Data Architect.
• Proven expertise in Databricks, Apache Spark, and data platforms.
• Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design and build high-performance data platforms.
• Oversee the delivery of secure data warehouses.
• Design, build, and deploy AI/ML models.

Skills

Databricks

Apache Spark

Microsoft Azure

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Relevant Architecture certifications

Tools

Azure Data Lake Storage

Azure Data Factory

Job description

The Job You're Considering

As a Solution Architect with an Azure and Databrick focus, you will be an integral part of our team dedicated to building scalable and secure data platforms. You will leverage your expertise in Databricks, Apache Spark, and Azure to design, develop, and implement data warehouses, data lakehouses, and AI/ML models that fuel our data-driven operations.

Your Role

• Design and build high-performance data platforms: Utilize Databricks and Apache Spark to extract, transform, and load data into Azure Data Lake Storage and other Azure services.
• Design and oversee the delivery of secure data warehouses and data lakehouses: Implement data models, data quality checks, and governance practices to ensure reliable and accurate data.
• Ability to Design, Build and deploy AI/ML models: Integrate Machine Learning into data pipelines, leverage Databricks ML and Azure ML to develop predictive models and drive business insights.
• Design, Monitor and optimize data pipelines and infrastructure: Analyze performance metrics, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations for efficiency and scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Work closely with business analysts, data scientists, and DevOps engineers to ensure successful data platform implementations.
• Stay ahead of the curve: Continuously learn and adapt to the evolving landscape of big data technologies and best practices.
• Be a Databricks champion or on the pathway to become one.

Your Skills and Experience

• Minimum 7+ years of experience as a Data Architect with experience in designing, developing and implementing Databricks solutions.
• Proven expertise in Databricks, Apache Spark, and data platforms with a strong understanding of data warehousing concepts and practices.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud platform, including Azure Data Lake Storage, Databricks, and Azure Data Factory.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills and strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Passion for data and a thirst for learning and is either already a Databricks champion or working towards it.
• Relevant Architecture certifications from Microsoft and Databricks.

Your Security Clearance

To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance.
To obtain SC clearance, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria and requirements.
Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality.
Some posts are restricted to sole UK Nationals for security reasons; therefore, you may be asked about your citizenship in the application process.

What does 'Get The Future You Want' mean for you?

You will be encouraged to have a positive work-life balance. Our hybrid-first way of working means we embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to‑day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements.

You will be empowered to explore, innovate, and progress. You will benefit from Capgemini's 'learning for life' mindset, meaning you will have countless training and development opportunities from thinktanks to hackathons, and access to 250,000 courses with numerous external certifications from AWS, Microsoft, Harvard ManageMentor, Cybersecurity qualifications and much more.

Why you should consider Capgemini

Growing clients' businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. When you join Capgemini, you'll join a thriving company and become part of a collective of free‑thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what's possible. It's why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world's leading businesses, and it's how you'll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushing yourself to do better, you'll build the skills you want. You'll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is.

About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organisations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end‑to‑end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fuelled by its market‑leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion.