Solution Architect – Databricks
Melbourne (Hybrid) | 7–10 years' experience
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to play a key role in the design and delivery of modern data and analytics solutions, with a strong focus on Databricks.
In this role, you will work closely with business stakeholders, data engineers, and delivery teams to define end-to-end solution architectures that enable scalable, high-performing data platforms. You will act as the technical authority across data initiatives, translating business requirements into robust, future-proof technical designs.
This is an opportunity to join a high-impact data transformation program, working with contemporary cloud and analytics technologies in a collaborative, delivery-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the end-to-end solution architecture for data and analytics initiatives built on Databricks.
* Translate business requirements into scalable technical architectures and design patterns.
* Define target-state architectures, integration approaches, and data flows across systems.
* Provide technical leadership across engineering teams, ensuring alignment to architectural standards.
* Design and govern data platform components including ingestion, transformation, storage, and analytics layers.
* Partner with stakeholders to shape roadmaps, solution options, and implementation strategies.
* Review designs, provide architectural guidance, and support complex delivery challenges.
* Ensure solutions meet non-functional requirements including security, performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.
Required Experience & Skills
* 7–10 years' experience in solution or technical architecture roles.
* Strong hands-on experience designing solutions using Databricks in enterprise environments.
* Solid background in data platforms, analytics, and cloud-based architectures.
* Experience with modern data engineering patterns (e.g. lakehouse, ELT/ETL, streaming, batch processing).
* Strong understanding of cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
* Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Proven experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments.
Desirable
* Experience with tools such as dbt, Spark, Delta Lake, Power BI, or similar analytics platforms.
* Background in large-scale data transformation programs.
* Exposure to data governance, security, and enterprise integration patterns.
Why This Role?
* Enterprise-scale data and analytics program.
* Genuine Solution Architect role with strategic influence.
* Modern cloud and Databricks-centric stack.
* Melbourne-based hybrid working model.
* Strong career progression on complex, high-impact initiatives.
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