Databricks Data Architect

Manchester
4 weeks ago
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A highly-successful Data Consultancy are seeking a technical Databricks Architect to design and deliver cutting-edge solutions using Databricks on Azure.

This Consultancy are both a Microsoft Partner and a Databricks Partner, and are experts in helping their clients to better manage and uncover the value in their data. They pride themselves on developing tailor-made data-driven solutions to suit the specific needs of their clients, with a growing client base largely within Financial Services, amongst other industries.

In this role, you'll get involved from the early pre-sales stage of client projects - engaging with both technical and business stakeholders to uncover and gather requirements, scope out appropriate data solutions, and then actually design and deliver them with the support of a technical Data Engineering team.

You'll use a mix of high-level design skills and hands-on data engineering skills, spanning areas such as data modelling, data pipeline development and optimisation, data governance and documentation, with the ultimate goal of delivering a best-in-class yet cost-effective solution for your client.

You will work largely from home, but will sometimes attend the Manchester office or visit clients on-site depending on requirements, so are asked to keep an open-mind in this regard.

This is a brilliant opportunity to develop your career with a fast-moving and forwards-thinking consultancy who will invest in your personal and professional development - you will have a dedicated careers coach and industry-leading training to ensure that you are able to reach your full potential!

Requirements:

Experience designing data solutions using Databricks
Strong skills in both SQL and Python
Data modelling skills
Data visualisation skills e.g. in Power BI or Tableau
Microsoft Certifications would be highly desirable e.g. Databricks Certified, DP-203, AZ-305
Desire to be client-facing with brilliant communication skillsBenefits:

Salary up to £100,000 depending on experience
25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
Discretionary bonus
Contributory pension scheme
Private medical health insurance

Please Note: This is role for UK residents only. This role does not offer Sponsorship. You must have the right to work in the UK with no restrictions. Some of our roles may be subject to successful background checks including a DBS and Credit Check.

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