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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Databricks Data Architect - **Company:** Tenth Revolution Group - **Location:** London, UK - **Salary:** £70,000.0 - £95,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Data Transformation, Data Systems, Software Design Patterns, Machine Learning, Metadata, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, IT Architecture, Generative AI, Data Lakes, Data Management, Cloud Migration, Databricks - **Published:** October 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/databricks-data-architect/57411526 ## About the Role * Experience defining enterprise Data Architecture strategies and roadmaps * Strong Databricks and Lakehouse Architecture expertise * Deep understanding of Delta Lake, Unity Catalog and modern Data Platform design * Experience creating target-state architectures and modernisation strategies * Strong knowledge of data governance, security and information architecture principles * Experience working across Azure, AWS or GCP environments * Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills * Proven ability to influence technology strategy and architectural decision-making * Experience supporting large-scale data transformation initiatives Desirable * Databricks certifications * Machine Learning, Generative AI or AI architecture experience * Data Operating Model design experience * Enterprise Architecture governance and design authority experience * Financial Services, Retail or other regulated industry experience * Consultancy or professional services background ## Description We're looking for an experienced Databricks Architect to join a growing Data & AI practice, helping enterprise organisations modernise their data estates, define technology strategy and establish the foundations for advanced analytics, machine learning and AI. This is a strategic architecture role focused on defining future-state platforms, establishing architectural standards and guiding organisations through complex data transformation journeys. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, technology leaders and engineering teams to design scalable, secure and future-ready data ecosystems that deliver long-term business value. If you enjoy operating at the intersection of business strategy, enterprise architecture and modern data technologies, this is an opportunity to influence some of the most ambitious Data & AI programmes in the market. 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