Databricks Data Architect

Databricks Data Architect - Hybrid - London - Up to £95,000

We're partnering with a global technology organisation who is seeking an experienced Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale transformation programmes. This is an opportunity to shape the future of data, machine learning and Generative AI solutions on an enterprise scale.

As a Databricks Architect, you will define technology strategies, lead architectural governance, and design modern data platforms that enable advanced analytics, AI and business transformation. Working alongside specialist Data, AI and Cloud teams, you will guide clients through large-scale modernisation initiatives and establish foundations for future innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead architecture and technical strategy across major Data & AI transformation programmes.

Design end-to-end solutions spanning data engineering, analytics, machine learning, and Generative AI.

Develop scalable lakehouse architectures using modern Databricks capabilities and governance frameworks.

Define enterprise data models, semantic layers, security controls, and data governance standards.

Architect ML, MLOps, and LLMOps platforms, including model deployment, monitoring, and AI governance.

Facilitate client workshops and discovery sessions to shape technology roadmaps and transformation strategies.

Provide architectural leadership and design assurance across multiple concurrent programmes.

Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure successful implementation of architectural designs.

Advise senior stakeholders on cloud adoption, Data & AI operating models, and technology investment decisions.

Support business development activities through solution design, client proposals, and technical leadership.

What We're Looking For

Deep expertise with the Databricks ecosystem, including Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Spark, MLflow, Databricks SQL and Lakehouse architecture.

Strong understanding of data governance, security, metadata management and regulatory compliance.

Experience delivering machine learning, Generative AI and Agentic AI solutions in production environments.

Expertise across Azure, AWS, or GCP cloud platforms.

Experience leadi...