Senior Data Architect - Databricks

SoCode Limited
London
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Job Title: Data Architect – Databricks Specialist Location: Remote (UK-based candidates preferred)Engagement: Contract - Status determination TBC  Start Date: ASAP Sector: Financial Services / Consultancy About the Role We’re looking for an experienced Data Architect with deep expertise in Databricks to join a high-profile data transformation programme within a leading financial consultancy. You will be instrumental in the design and delivery of a scalable, secure, and high-performing data platform leveraging the Databricks Lakehouse architecture. This is a critical project where you’ll step into a mature environment, helping to define architectural direction and ensure best practices in data engineering, governance, and performance optimisation. Key ResponsibilitiesLead the architecture and design of a next-gen data platform using Databricks and Delta LakeCollaborate with stakeholders including data engineers, analysts, and business leads to define data requirements and architecture patternsEnsure the platform is scalable, secure, and aligned to financial regulatory standardsDevelop architectural artefacts (diagrams, documentation, guidelines)Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teamsChampion best practices in data quality, lineage, governance, and performance tuningIntegrate with a wider Azure ecosystem (e.g. Azure Data Lake, Synapse, Power BI)Required Skills & ExperienceProven experience as a Data Architect in enterprise environmentsExtensive hands-on experience with Databricks (including SQL, PySpark, Delta Lake)Solid background in data warehousing, data lakes, and big data frameworksStrong knowledge of Azure cloud services, especially in data integrationExperience working in regulated environments (e.g. financial services, insurance, banking)Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders alikeComfortable working in agile, fast-paced delivery environmentsNice to HaveFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform, ARM)Exposure to data governance tools like Unity Catalog, Purview, CollibraKnowledge of data privacy regulations (GDPR, financial compliance)Why Join?Join a respected financial consultancy at the forefront of data innovationWork on a greenfield Databricks implementation with high visibilityCollaborate with top-tier engineering and architecture professionalsLong-term potential with future project opportunities

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