Data Architect - Databricks

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic consultancy is seeking a skilled Data Architect to design and deliver cutting-edge data solutions using Databricks. This role involves working closely with enterprise clients to modernize data platforms and guide delivery teams through complex implementations. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in data architecture, strong programming skills in Python or Scala, and a solid understanding of SQL. Join a forward-thinking company that champions cloud-native principles and fosters innovation in data solutions, contributing to impactful projects across various sectors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a data architecture role with a focus on Databricks.
• Strong background in designing and building end-to-end data pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead the architecture of modern data solutions using Databricks.
• Collaborate with clients to translate business goals into scalable architectures.

Skills

Databricks

Python

Scala

SQL

Data Architecture

Cloud-Native Principles

Data Modelling

ETL/ELT Pipelines

Client Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure Data Services

Delta Lake

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Our client, a dynamic Microsoft Partner, is seeking a highly skilled Data Architect with deep expertise in Databricks. This is a strategic role focused on designing, leading, and delivering modern data solutions for enterprise clients across various sectors. You will work closely with stakeholders to define architecture, modernise data platforms, and guide delivery teams through complex implementations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design and lead the architecture of modern data solutions using Databricks.
2. Collaborate with clients to understand business goals and translate them into scalable technical architectures.
3. Provide hands-on guidance and technical leadership throughout project lifecycles.
4. Collaborate with the pre-sales team to shape client solutions, contribute to technical discovery sessions, and articulate architectural approaches.
5. Support proposal development by providing technical input, solution design narratives, and estimations for data platform engagements.
6. Define best practices around data modelling, ETL/ELT pipelines, and data platform scalability.
7. Champion cloud-native principles and modern data stack adoption.
8. Contribute to internal capability building and thought leadership within the consultancy.
9. Proven experience in a data architecture role.
10. Extensive hands-on experience with Databricks (both engineering and SQL-focused workloads).
11. Strong background in designing and building end-to-end data pipelines.
12. Proficient in Python and/or Scala; solid understanding of SQL and distributed computing principles.
13. Experience with Delta Lake, Lakehouse architecture, and data governance frameworks.
14. Excellent client-facing and communication skills.
15. Experience in Azure Data Services is desirable (e.g., Azure Data Lake, Synapse, Data Factory, Fabric).