Data Architect - Databricks & AWS
12-Month Contract | Outside IR35 | Remote (hybrid for the first few weeks)
I'm currently looking for an experienced Data Architect to join a major data platform transformation programme on an initial 12-month contract.
The role will focus on designing and optimising a scalable, secure AWS data platform, with Databricks acting as the central processing and analytics engine.
You'll be responsible for defining the technical architecture, ensuring the platform is high-performing and cost-effective, and helping guide the engineering team in delivering robust data pipelines using Medallion Architecture.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop scalable data architecture across AWS and Databricks.
Define best practices for Databricks architecture, configuration and optimisation.
Oversee the development of high-performance ETL/ELT pipelines.
Ensure data is structured and managed effectively across Bronze, Silver and Gold layers.
Advise on Databricks compute, clusters, storage and governance.
Key Skills & Experience
Strong experience as a Data Architect or Senior Data Engineer.
Extensive hands-on experience with Databricks and AWS.
Strong understanding of Medallion Architecture and Lakehouse environments.
Solid ETL/ELT and data pipeline architecture experience.
Experience with Delta Lake, PySpark and Databricks optimisation.
Strong understanding of data governance, security and access control
Please note you will be expected to be on site in Leeds 1-2 times a week for first few weeks of the contract.
If you're an experienced AWS / Databricks Data Architect and interested in hearing more, please get in touch with your latest CV.