Databricks Architect

Charles Simon Associates Ltd
Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Last week
£85,000 – £90,000 pa

Salary

£85,000 – £90,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
29 Apr 2026 (Last week)

Databricks Architect – (Databricks, Azure, Lakehouse, ETL/ELT, Data Architecture) – Permanent – Reading (Hybrid)

Charles Simon Associates are currently recruiting for a Databricks Architect on behalf of a global organisation delivering large-scale Azure Databricks data platform transformations.

This is a key role where you will take ownership of Databricks architecture, Azure data platforms, and end-to-end data solutions, with a strong focus on Lakehouse architecture and greenfield Databricks implementations.

All candidates must be British Citizens due to travel requirements.

Location: Reading (Hybrid)

Salary: Up to £90,000 Per Annum (DOE)

Skills/Requirements for the Databricks Architect:

* Proven experience as a Databricks Architect/Data Architect

* Strong hands-on experience with Azure Databricks (ETL / ELT pipelines)

* Experience working across Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Factory and cloud platforms

* Understanding of Databricks Lakehouse architecture

* Experience designing enterprise-level data architectures

* Data modelling (conceptual, logical, physical)

* Implementing data governance, security and compliance frameworks

* Ability to work closely with stakeholders and present Databricks architecture designs

Desirable Skills:

* Experience in large enterprise environments

* Agile delivery experience

* Industry experience (e.g. retail)

The Databricks Architect will be responsible for:

* Designing and delivering Databricks-based data platforms

* Building and optimising Azure Databricks ETL / ELT pipelines

* Leading Lakehouse architecture implementations (greenfield Databricks projects)

* Working across Azure Data Lake, Data Factory and multiple data sources

* Implementing performance optimisation (partitioning, clustering) within Databricks

* Defining data models and Databricks architecture standards

* Establishing data governance and security frameworks

* Aligning data architecture with enterprise cloud strategy

* Supporting development using PySpark, SQL and Python within Databricks

* Working within CI/CD and DevOps environments (Git-based)

About You:

* Strong technical background in Databricks and Azure data platforms

* Able to design and deliver scalable Databricks data architecture solutions

* Confident engaging with both technical and business stakeholders

* Proactive and comfortable taking ownership of Databricks architecture decisions

Additional Information:

* Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale Databricks platforms

* Strong focus on modern Azure data architecture and Lakehouse technologies

* Clear progression and long-term opportunity within the business

Start date is ASAP for the Databricks Architect

If you are an experienced Databricks Architect looking to work on modern Azure Databricks platforms and large-scale data architecture projects, please apply with your latest CV for immediate consideration.

Databricks Architect – (Databricks, Azure, Lakehouse, ETL/ELT, Data Architecture) – Permanent – Reading (Hybrid)

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