Senior Data & AI Solutions Architect - Platform Leader

Fdetimes; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Databricks is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect in the UK (Leeds or Manchester) who will own and drive the most complex customer engagements, shape consumption strategy, and serve as the definitive technical authority across accounts.

You will lead multi-workload migrations, real-time systems, and AI/ML at scale, mentoring junior SAs and collaborating with DSAs, SSAs, Partners, and Product to deliver enterprise-grade solutions. Expect 2–3 days on client site per week.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in solutions architecture or senior technical role.
• Expert-level coding with Python and SQL; Spark/PySpark preferred.
• Deep enterprise data architecture experience: distributed systems, streaming, lakehouse design.
• Experience with Databricks platform or equivalent depth.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical and consumption strategy for top-tier engagements.
• Own senior-level technical relationships and act as trusted advisor on data/AI strategy.
• Lead complex architecture engagements: multi-workload platforms and enterprise migrations.
• Mentor junior SAs and drive cross-functional collaboration with DSAs, SSAs, Partners, and Product.
• Develop competitive positioning and thought leadership for customers.

Skills

Python

SQL

Spark/PySpark

Executive presence

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Databricks Platform

Job description

Databricks is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect in the UK (Leeds or Manchester) who will own and drive the most complex customer engagements, shape consumption strategy, and serve as the definitive technical authority across accounts.

You will lead multi-workload migrations, real-time systems, and AI/ML at scale, mentoring junior SAs and collaborating with DSAs, SSAs, Partners, and Product to deliver enterprise-grade solutions. Expect 2–3 days on client site per week.