Databricks Data Platform Architect | Hybrid London

Gazelle Global; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 110,700 - 147,600; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking an experienced Data Platform Architect to join a major data platform transformation programme in London. The role involves designing robust architectural patterns, guiding delivery teams, and ensuring consistency across the platform, particularly focusing on Databricks. Candidates should have strong experience in metadata-driven architectures and a hands-on approach with Python. This contract offers a hybrid working model with a duration of 6 to 12 months.

Qualifications

• Strong experience designing enterprise data platforms, ideally on Databricks.
• Proven track record delivering metadata-driven architectures and data lineage models.
• Hands-on capability with Python in data platform or engineering contexts.

Responsibilities

• Define architectural patterns and guide multiple delivery squads.
• Ensure consistency across the platform and step into technical detail.
• Shape frameworks and review implementation.

Skills

Designing enterprise data platforms

Metadata-driven architectures

Python in data platform contexts

Data layer architectures

Databricks Workflows

Architectural governance

Regulated environments

Job description

A leading consultancy firm is seeking an experienced Data Platform Architect to join a major data platform transformation programme in London. The role involves designing robust architectural patterns, guiding delivery teams, and ensuring consistency across the platform, particularly focusing on Databricks. Candidates should have strong experience in metadata-driven architectures and a hands-on approach with Python. This contract offers a hybrid working model with a duration of 6 to 12 months.