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Senior Databricks Solutions Architect
Location: London - 4 days per week on-site
Type: Permanent
About Valcon
At Valcon, we help organisations unlock the value of their data through strategy, technology, and transformation. Our Data & AI practice partners with clients across a range of industries to design and deliver modern data platforms, advanced analytics capabilities, and cloud-native solutions.
We're looking for a Senior Databricks Solutions Architect to join our growing team and play a key role in shaping enterprise-scale data platforms and driving successful Databricks adoption for our clients. This role combines hands-on technical delivery, architecture leadership, and trusted advisory responsibilities.
The Role
This is not a PowerPoint architect role. We're looking for someone who enjoys getting hands-on with technology, solving complex engineering challenges, and helping clients realise value from modern data platforms.
You'll work closely with client stakeholders, engineers, and delivery teams to design, build, and optimise scalable cloud-based data solutions, whilst helping shape best practices across Data & AI engagements.
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What You'll Be Doing
- Designing and delivering modern Databricks-based data platforms.
- Building and optimising Apache Spark and PySpark solutions.
- Developing batch and streaming data pipelines.
- Implementing Delta Live Tables, Databricks Workflows, and Unity Catalog.
- Advising clients on architecture, governance, and platform best practices.
- Supporting infrastructure automation through Terraform and CI/CD pipelines.
- Leading technical discussions and providing architectural guidance.
- Mentoring engineers and contributing to capability growth within Valcon.
- Helping clients modernise and scale their data and analytics environments.
What We're Looking For
- Strong experience with Databricks in enterprise environments.
- Expertise in Apache Spark, PySpark, and SQL.
- Experience designing and implementing modern data architectures.
- Knowledge of data engineering best practices and platform optimisation.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.
- Exposure to Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform.
- Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and consulting skills.
- Ability to operate independently and navigate ambiguity.
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Desirable Experience
- Structured Streaming and real-time data processing.
- Unity Catalog, Delta Lake, and Delta Live Tables.
- Databricks Workflows and orchestration tools.
- Financial Services, Trading, Energy, or other data-intensive industries.
- Experience leading technical teams or architecture workstreams.
Why Join Valcon?
- Work with some of the UK's leading Data & AI specialists.
- Help shape complex data transformations for high-profile clients.
- Access to leading cloud and data technologies.
- Strong focus on collaboration, learning, and professional development.
- Opportunity to influence the growth of a rapidly expanding Data & AI capability.
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