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