Discovery Phase Data Architect - Databricks & Governance

Talent; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Technical Data Architect to lead a crucial short term Discovery Phase. You will own end-to-end data and service mapping, evaluate Databricks integration versus standalone patterns, and establish governance, security, and assurance frameworks.

The role requires hands-on design leadership, strong C4 model documentation, ADRs, and a privacy-by-default approach aligned with GDPR and cyber security standards.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Data Architect leading Greenfield/Discovery phases.
• Hands-on experience evaluating and designing architectures around Databricks lakehouse patterns and integration paths.
• Strong ability to document using the C4 model and produce ADRs.
• Deep knowledge of data governance, privacy-by-default, GDPR and security frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Data & Service Mapping: Map end to end data journeys and service touchpoints across complex systems.
• Architecture Options & Strategy: Evaluate standalone vs integrated patterns and determine Databricks fit.
• Data Modeling: Define target data models to support scalable analytics and delivery.
• Governance & Assurance: Draft ADRs and produce visual docs using the C4 model.
• Risk & Security: Maintain RAID log with privacy-by-default and GDPR alignment.

Skills

Data Architecture

Databricks

C4 model documentation

GDPR & security

Job description

Talent in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Technical Data Architect to lead a crucial short term Discovery Phase. You will own end-to-end data and service mapping, evaluate Databricks integration versus standalone patterns, and establish governance, security, and assurance frameworks.

The role requires hands-on design leadership, strong C4 model documentation, ADRs, and a privacy-by-default approach aligned with GDPR and cyber security standards.