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# Databricks Architect

- **Company:** Masentó GmbH
- **Location:** Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Transformation, DevOps, Distributed Computing Environment, Machine Learning, Scala (Programming Language), SQL Databases, Azure Service Bus, Data Processing, Azure Data Factory, Apache Spark, Togaf, Data Lakes, Pyspark, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, AWS Data Analytics, Apache Kafka, Data Management, Machine Learning Operations, Video Streaming, Databricks
- **Published:** September 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.de/details/5870292500

## About the Role

Manager

 * 6+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Platforms, or Analytics Engineering.
 * Hands-on Databricks implementation experience.
 * Experience with Apache Spark and distributed data processing.
 * Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
 * Experience building scalable ETL/ELT frameworks.
 * Strong consulting and stakeholder management skills.

Senior Manager

 * 10+ years of experience delivering enterprise-scale data transformation programmes.
 * Significant experience leading Databricks architecture engagements.
 * Proven leadership of large, globally distributed delivery teams.
 * Experience advising C-suite stakeholders on data and AI strategy.
 * Track record in business development, solution sales, and practice growth.

Technical Skills

 * Databricks Lakehouse Platform
 * Apache Spark (PySpark, Scala, SQL)
 * Delta Lake
 * Data Engineering & Data Modelling
 * MLOps and ML Lifecycle Management
 * Streaming Technologies (Kafka, Event Hubs, Kinesis)
 * Data Governance and Security
 * Azure, AWS, or GCP
 * CI/CD, DevOps and Infrastructure as Code

Preferred Certifications

 * Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional
 * Databricks Certified Solutions Architect
 * Azure Data Engineer Associate
 * AWS Data Analytics Specialty
 * TOGAF (desirable)

Key Competencies

 * Cloud and data architecture leadership
 * Executive stakeholder management
 * Data and AI strategy development
 * Commercial and business development skills
 * Team leadership and mentoring

*This role will be a mixture of office work and client travel*

*Business level German is required*

## Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Databricks Architect to lead the design and delivery of next-generation data and AI platforms for leading enterprise clients. This individual will be responsible for architecting scalable Lakehouse solutions, modernising data estates, and enabling advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI capabilities., * Architect enterprise-scale Databricks Lakehouse platforms.

 * Lead design and implementation of end-to-end data engineering, analytics, and AI solutions.
 * Define data architecture standards, governance frameworks, and operating models.
 * Design real-time and batch data processing solutions.
 * Lead legacy modernisation and cloud migration programmes.
 * Work closely with client executives and business stakeholders to shape strategic roadmaps.
 * Provide architecture oversight and technical leadership throughout delivery.
 * Support pre-sales activities, solution design workshops, and proposal development.
 * Mentor engineers, architects, and consulting teams.


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