Databricks Solutions Architect

Data Intellect Limited
Belfast
1 month ago
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Company Description
Every question matters, every pathway, direction, thought process, and conversation. Because every challenge makes us stronger, more knowledgeable, more determined, and more valuable to our clients.
We’re not big on egos and we’re not for the faint-hearted. We stand for camaraderie, collaboration, and change.
Welcome toData Intellect.
Challenge Accepted.

Job Description
As a Databricks Solutions Architect at Data Intellect, you will work on a variety of impactful customer technical projects, including designing and building reference architectures and productionalising customer use cases within Capital Markets.

What you will be doing:

  • Define end-to-end data architectures, ensuring best practices for data governance, access control, and cost optimisation using Unity Catalog and Delta Lake.
  • Provide guidance on Databricks best practices for query performance tuning, storage optimisation, and efficient compute resource allocation.
  • Guide strategic customers in adopting Databricks Lakehouse as a unified data platform for structured and unstructured market data.
  • Enhance and grow your knowledge among subject matter experts in our learning and development ecosystem.

Qualifications

  • Proficient in data engineering, data platforms, and analytics.
  • Deep experience with Python, SQL, and/or Scala.
  • Knowledge of two or more common Cloud ecosystems (Azure, AWS, GCP) with expertise in at least one.
  • Deep experience with distributed computing with Apache Spark.
  • Working knowledge of CI/CD for production deployments.
  • Working knowledge of MLOps.
  • Familiarity with designing and deploying performant end-to-end data architectures.
  • Experience with technical project delivery, managing scope and timelines.
  • Able to communicate complex technical concepts to business stakeholders.
  • Adaptable to evolving technologies and projects.
  • At least one Databricks Certification, Data or ML Engineering.

What we offer:

  • Flexible working – we offer hybrid working so our people can achieve that elusive work/life balance.
  • Professional development – we offer extensive training, ranging from leadership to specific technical skills.
  • Progression opportunities - we run a biannual promotion process. Monthly 121s with your People Leader provides support to guide you and your career in the right direction.
  • International travel opportunities – we offer the opportunity to work internationally, with teams in Belfast, London, New York, Hong Kong & Singapore.
  • Healthcare cover – provider is dependent on region, UK is provided by Benenden Health, including 24/7 GP Service & Mental Health Helpline to give you peace of mind when it comes to your health.
  • Generous referral scheme – we love to see referrals and referring a friend means cash for you!
  • Regular social events, prizes, and giveaways – our talented social committee work hard all year round to provide exciting events across all regions to promote our value of togetherness.

Who We Are:
Simply put – we turn big data problems into smart data solutions.
Data Intellect is a leading data and technology consultancy specializing in creating cutting-edge financial and capital markets technology solutions. Our expertise extends to diverse industries, including smart energy and healthcare.

Fair employment and equal opportunities
Data Intellect is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusion and diversity.
If you have a disability, accommodations are available on request throughout the assessment and selection processes.

Ready to accept the challenge?
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Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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