Databricks Architect - Azure, Consultancy, Remote First

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Location: London, Manchester, Glasgow - Remote First

Are you passionate about building modern, scalable data solutions that power AI, analytics, and business intelligence? We are looking for an experienced Databricks Architect to join a leading organisation at the forefront of data transformation.

In this role, you will work with enterprise clients, designing and implementing Lakehouse Architectures to optimise data ingestion, processing, and analytics. You'll apply best practices in data engineering, governance, and security, ensuring seamless, high-performance solutions.

What You'll Be Doing:

Designing enterprise-scale Databricks solutions, with a focus on Lakehouse Architecture and AI-driven analytics
Advising on data strategies, governance, and best practices
Building scalable ETL pipelines using Databricks Workflows and Delta Live Tables
Presenting architectural decisions to key stakeholders
Ensuring performance optimisation, cost efficiency, and security across Databricks environments

What We're Looking For:

Proven experience in data architecture, analytics, and engineering
Expertise in Databricks, Delta Lake, Spark, and PySpark
Strong programming skills in Python, Scala, or SQL
Hands-on experience with Azure, AWS, or GCP
Knowledge of data governance and security best practicesCertifications in Databricks or cloud platforms are highly desirable

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