Senior Databricks Architect — 6-Month Remote Contract

Salt; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 369,000 - 590,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Digital Recruitment is sourcing a Senior Solutions Architect for a six-month remote contract with a leading financial services client. The role centers on Databricks architecture as the foundation for the client’s AI strategy, guiding an established data engineering team rather than building from scratch.

You will provide senior technical direction, define standards, oversee migrations from SQL Server to Databricks, and communicate with C-suite stakeholders to align the platform with

Qualifications

• Senior Databricks architecture experience with hands-on and strategic focus.
• Proven track record leading data platform migrations (MS SQL to Databricks).
• Ability to be the most senior technical voice while collaborating with an established engineering team.
• Strong communication with C-suite and key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior architectural oversight across the Databricks implementation.
• Guide the internal data engineering team on best practices, frameworks, and design patterns.
• Define and enforce implementation standards to ensure cost efficiency and optimal platform performance.
• Lead the migration strategy from SQL Server and Microsoft stack to Databricks.
• Align the Databricks architecture to the client’s broader AI strategy.
• Communicate progress, risks, and recommendations at C-suite level.
• Manage project outcomes and delivery milestones.

Skills

Databricks architecture

Migration leadership

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Financial services

Tools

Databricks

Job description

Salt Digital Recruitment is sourcing a Senior Solutions Architect for a six-month remote contract with a leading financial services client. The role centers on Databricks architecture as the foundation for the client’s AI strategy, guiding an established data engineering team rather than building from scratch.

You will provide senior technical direction, define standards, oversee migrations from SQL Server to Databricks, and communicate with C-suite stakeholders to align the platform with