Technical Delivery Lead (Architecture-Focused)
Location: UK (hybrid, with work in secure environments)
Clearance: Active SC Clearance required
Overview
We’re seeking a Technical Delivery Lead with good Azure and Databricks architecture expertise to lead the delivery of a complex, data-intensive programme.
This role is ideal for someone who combines hands-on cloud architecture knowledge with the ability to lead large engineering teams. You will take ownership of end-to-end solution architecture across Azure data platforms, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing systems built on Databricks and modern data engineering principles.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead delivery of large-scale programmes centred on Azure data platforms and Databricks-based architectures
* Define and govern end-to-end architecture across Azure services, ensuring alignment to best practices and enterprise standards
* Act as the technical authority for Azure and Databricks solutions, including data ingestion, transformation, and storage layers
* Design and oversee implementation of data lakehouse architectures (ADLS + Databricks)
* Ensure optimal use of services such as Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse, Azure Key Vault, and Azure Networking
* Drive performance optimisation and scalability across large-scale data processing pipelines (PySpark/Databricks)
* Lead engineering teams delivering solutions using Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code
* Engage senior stakeholders to communicate architectural decisions, risks, and trade-offs clearly
* Ensure compliance with security, governance, and regulated environment standards
* Oversee transition into live service, ensuring operational resilience and support readiness
Core Requirements
* Active UK Security Clearance (SC or higher)
* Proven experience delivering Azure-based data platforms with a strong focus on architecture and design
* Deep expertise in Azure services, including:
-Azure Data Lake (ADLS)
-Azure Synapse Analytics
-Azure Key Vault
-Azure Networking and IAM
* Strong hands-on experience with Databricks
* Experience designing and delivering scalable data lakehouse solutions
* Strong understanding of distributed data processing and performance optimisation
* Experience leading teams across architecture, data engineering, and platform delivery
* Ability to translate complex Azure/Databricks architectures into business-friendly outcomes
* Strong stakeholder management skills at senior and executive levels
What You’ll Bring
* Architect-level expertise in Azure and Databricks ecosystems
* A strong balance of technical depth and delivery leadership
* Experience building and scaling enterprise-grade data platforms
* Confidence acting as a senior technical advisor in complex environments
* A focus on performance, scalability, and secure-by-design architecture
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