Databricks Solution Architect
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Solutions Architect (Data/Databricks) - Contract
- Location: Fully remote (UK & Europe)
- IR35: Outside IR35 (UK)
- Rate: £450-£500 per day
- Immediate start preferred
We are looking for a Senior Solutions Architect with a strong data background to join a high-impact, enterprise-level transformation programme.
This is a fully remote contract opportunity suited to a hands-on architect with deep expertise across Databricks, AWS, and modern data platforms, combined with strong stakeholder engagement and leadership capabilities.
The Role
You will play a key role in designing and delivering scalable, secure, and cost-efficient data solutions within a complex environment. This position requires a proactive individual who can lead from the front, manage risks effectively, and drive high-quality outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement end-to-end data architecture solutions on AWS
- Lead data migration from on-premise environments to cloud platforms
- Develop and optimise data models to deliver actionable business insights
- Build and manage PySpark-based data pipelines (ETL/ELT)
- Work with large datasets to extract, transform, and analyse data
- Facilitate stakeholder discussions, clarify requirements, and challenge assumptions
- Drive automation and scalability across data workflows
- Ensure robust documentation and best practice implementation
Key Skills & Experience
- Extensive experience (15+ years) in Data Engineering, Data Architecture, or similar roles
- Strong hands-on experience with Databricks on AWS, PySpark, and Python
- Proven track record of cloud data migration (on-prem to AWS)
- Experience with ETL tools (eg Informatica)
- Strong data analytics and data modelling expertise
- Exposure to LLMs/GenAI, including fine-tuning and optimisation
- Experience implementing automation-driven data migration solutions
- Strong SQL and data manipulation skills (eg Pandas)
- Broad understanding of cloud infrastructure and ecosystem integration
Requirements
We are looking for a Senior Solutions Architect with a strong data background to join a high-impact, enterprise-level transformation programme.
This is a fully remote contract opportunity suited to a hands-on architect with deep expertise across Databricks, AWS, and modern data platforms, combined with strong stakeholder engagement and leadership capabilities., * Extensive experience (15+ years) in Data Engineering, Data Architecture, or similar roles
- Strong hands-on experience with Databricks on AWS, PySpark, and Python
- Proven track record of cloud data migration (on-prem to AWS)
- Experience with ETL tools (eg Informatica)
- Strong data analytics and data modelling expertise
- Exposure to LLMs/GenAI, including fine-tuning and optimisation
- Experience implementing automation-driven data migration solutions
- Strong SQL and data manipulation skills (eg Pandas)
- Broad understanding of cloud infrastructure and ecosystem integration