Lead Databricks Architect
Lead Databricks Architect - London (Hybrid)
Databricks - Azure - Data & AI Leadership - Up to £115,000
Are you looking to take ownership of large-scale Data & AI transformation programmes while leading teams and shaping technical delivery?
Due to continued growth, we're hiring multiple Lead Databricks Architects to join a rapidly expanding Data & AI practice delivering complex transformation programmes for enterprise organisations across a range of industries.
This is a leadership-focused role combining architecture, technical leadership and delivery oversight. You'll work closely with architects, delivery leads and senior stakeholders to define solution strategy, oversee engineering delivery and build modern Databricks-based platforms that enable advanced analytics, machine learning and AI initiatives.
You'll join a high-performing team of Data Engineers, Architects and AI specialists, working on enterprise-scale programmes that utilise the latest technologies across Databricks, Azure and modern Data & AI ecosystems.
If you enjoy leading technical teams, influencing architecture decisions and helping organisations unlock the value of their data, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact.
You Will Work With
- Defining architecture and technical strategy for enterprise-scale Databricks programmes
- Leading and mentoring teams of Data Engineers and technical specialists
- Designing modern Lakehouse architectures using Databricks and Azure
- Collaborating with stakeholders to shape solution roadmaps and delivery plans
- Overseeing engineering delivery, quality standards and technical governance
- Driving best practice across data engineering, analytics and AI initiatives
- Supporting machine learning, GenAI and emerging AI workloads
- Conducting discovery workshops and architecture reviews
- Managing technical risks, dependencies and architectural decisions
- Supporting business growth through technical leadership and solution design
Benefits
- Annual performance bonus
- Access to enterprise-scale Data & AI transformation programmes
- Industry-recognised training and certifications
- Clear progression into senior leadership positions
- Exposure to cutting-edge Databricks, AI and cloud technologies
- Private healthcare
- Pension scheme
- Flexible benefits package
- Collaborative and inclusive working environment
Key Experience
We're interested in speaking with experienced technical leaders who can combine strong Databricks expertise with architecture and delivery experience.
Essential
- Strong hands-on Databricks experience
- Lakehouse Architecture
- Delta Lake & Unity Catalog
- Team leadership experience
- Azure/AWS/GCP
- Stakeholder management
- Enterprise-scale data platform delivery
Desirable
- Databricks certifications
- MLflow
- Mosaic AI
- Vector Search
- Terraform
- Consultancy background
- Regulated industry experience
Apply Now
This is a great opportunity to join a growing Data & AI practice investing heavily in Databricks, AI and cloud technologies. With multiple positions available and significant investment in Data & AI capabilities, we're actively interviewing experienced architects and technical leaders.
Whether you're currently a Databricks Architect, Lead Data Engineer, Principal Data Engineer, Data Platform Architect or Technical Lead, Apply now.