Databricks Solution Architect (Azure / Lakehouse)Salary: Up to £90,000 + Bonus + BenefitsLocation: Reading - Hybrid (3 days per week onsite)Working Hours: 40 hours per week - Full timeJob Type: PermanentA globally established organisation is seeking an experienced Databricks Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of modern, scalable cloud data platforms.
This Databricks Solution Architect role will focus on architecting enterprise-grade Lakehouse solutions, designing secure and high-performing data frameworks, and driving data transformation initiatives across a complex Azure environment.
Responsibilities for the Databricks Solution Architect:
Design and implement scalable Lakehouse, warehouse and enterprise data architectures
Build and optimise ETL / ELT pipelines using Azure Databricks
Design data solutions using Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Factory and cloud storage services
Lead greenfield Lakehouse framework implementations
Define conceptual, logical and physical data models
Establish data governance, security and compliance standards
Implement partitioning, clustering and optimisation strategies for performance and scalability
Collaborate with data scientists, analysts and DevOps teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
Contribute hands-on development using PySpark, SQL and Python
Support CI/CD and DevOps practices using Git-based version control
Present architectural designs to governance and review forums
Essential Skills for the Databricks Solution Architect:
Strong experience designing ETL / ELT pipelines using Azure Databricks
Hands-on experience with Azure Data Lake and Azure Data Factory
Strong experience implementing Lakehouse architecture in greenfield environments
Strong knowledge of data modelling and enterprise data architecture
Experience implementing data governance, metadata and security frameworks
Experience working across enterprise-scale cloud data landscapes
Strong understanding of performance optimisation and data management strategies
Experience with PySpark, SQL and Python Spark
Desirable Skills for the Databricks Solution Architect:
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience working within Agile delivery environments
Experience collaborating with large cross-functional delivery teams
Retail industry experience beneficial
If you are an experienced Databricks Architect looking to shape enterprise-scale cloud data platforms within a modern Azure environment, this role offers strong technical ownership, large-scale delivery exposure and long-term career growth.