Databricks Solution Architect
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Job Summary
Make an impact with NTT DATA
Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion its a place where you can grow belong and thrive.
We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Data Solutions Architect (Modern Big Data) to join our Data & AI practice. The successful candidate will bring extensive expertise in architecting and delivering modern big data platforms that are scalable reliable and business-aligned. This role is pivotal in enabling clients to harness the power of streaming data data lakes lakehouses and advanced analytics platforms while guiding them on their data modernization journeys.
As a trusted advisor you will collaborate with executives stakeholders and technical teams to define modern big data strategies design cloud-native architectures and implement industry-leading best practices. You will thrive in a fast-paced evolving technology environment continuously expanding your knowledge to ensure NTT DATA and our clients remain leaders in data-driven innovation.
Looking ahead to future opportunities: As our business continues to grow we are building a pipeline of exceptional talent for upcoming positions across the UK. This advertisement is intended to identify and engage candidates in advance of specific vacancies becoming available. We encourage you to apply if you would like to be considered for future opportunities that match your expertise.
Client Engagement & Delivery
Solution Design & Implementation
Modernisation & Transformation
Thought Leadership & Knowledge Sharing
Collaboration & Leadership
Business Relationships
Client Partners
Practice Leaders and Members
Peer-level relationships within client organisations up to Head of Data Engineering Chief Data Architect CIO and CDO level
To thrive in this role you need to have:
Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing modern big data architectures for large enterprises.
Strong consulting values with the ability to engage effectively with senior client stakeholders.
Hands-on experience across the data lifecycle: ingestion storage transformation governance analytics and consumption.
Deep understanding of data product strategies Data Mesh and Data Fabric concepts.
Ability to align data strategies with business objectives driving measurable value.
Excellent analytical problem-solving and communication skills.
Proven experience leading data modernisation initiatives across multiple sectors.
Technical Expertise
Proficiency with big data technologies: Apache Spark Kafka Confluent Databricks Unity Catalog.
Strong knowledge of cloud ecosystems (AWS Azure GCP) and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform CloudFormation).
Hands-on expertise with data lake/lakehouse architectures and modern streaming solutions.
Experience with SQL NoSQL ETL/ELT pipelines and programming languages (Python R Java).
Familiarity with BI data visualisation and DevOps principles.
Strong understanding of data governance security and compliance frameworks (GDPR CCPA HIPAA).
Exposure to machine learning and AI integration within modern data platforms.
Experience Qualifications and Education
Experience: Minimum 812 years in data architecture engineering or consulting with at least 4 years in modern big data solution architecture.
Education: University degree required.
Preferred: BSc/MSc in Computer Science Data Engineering or related field.
Relevant certifications in Databricks Kafka or cloud platforms highly desirable.
Measures of Success
Delivery of modern big data solutions aligned to client business objectives.
High client satisfaction and repeat engagements.
Leadership in client transformation journeys to cloud-native data platforms.
Contribution to practice growth through assets accelerators and thought leadership.
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About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader serving 75% of the Fortune
Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through
responsible innovation. We are one of the worlds leading AI and digital infrastructure providers with
unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI cloud security connectivity data centers and
application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move
confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer we have experts in more
than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as
established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group which invests over $3 billion each
year in R&D.
Equal Opportunity Employer
NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age race colour gender sexual orientation religion nationality disability pregnancy marital status veteran status or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.
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