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# Databricks Data Architect

- **Company:** Gravitas Recruitment Group (Global) Ltd
- **Location:** Edinburgh, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £130,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Third Normal Form, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Data Vault Modeling, Apache Spark, Data Strategy, Data Lakes, Pyspark, Data Management, Cloud Optimization, Databricks
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815046000-databricks-data-architect

## About the Role

* At least 5 years experience in Data Architecture
 * 3+ years with Databricks
 * End to end pre-sales experience
 * Experience with Azure
 * Solid understanding of data modelling (Kimball, 3NF, Data Vault)
 * Excellent stakeholder communication and consulting skills

## Description

We're looking for an experienced Data Architect to design and deliver modern, scalable data platforms built on Databricks. You'll lead the architecture of Lakehouse solutions supporting advanced analytics, AI/ML, and business intelligence, working closely with clients to shape data strategies and deliver real business value.

This is a UK-based role (Edinburgh, Manchester, or London) with hybrid working and occasional client site visits.

Salary: Up to £130,000 per annum

Start Date: ASAP (our client can work around notice periods of up to 3 months)

Employment type: Permanent

What you'll do

 * Architect and implement Databricks Lakehouse solutions end-to-end
 * Design scalable data models and pipelines using Spark, Delta Lake, and PySpark
 * Lead client engagements, shaping data strategies and best-practice architectures
 * Win business through presenting solutions and advising potential clients
 * Optimise Databricks performance, security, and cost efficiency
 * Implement governance, CI/CD, and cloud best practices

What you'll bring

 * At least 5 years experience in Data Architecture
 * 3+ years with Databricks
 * End to end pre-sales experience
 * Experience with Azure
 * Solid understanding of data modelling (Kimball, 3NF, Data Vault)
 * Excellent stakeholder communication and consulting skills

Databricks certifications highly desirable.

Interviews are taking place next week, so if you're interested, please apply today and we'll be in touch shortly.


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