As a Solutions Architect – Data Services you will define and drive end-to-end data solutions across the Data Services portfolio.
This is a builder–architect role focused on Azure Databricks, data mesh architectures, domain-oriented data products, and Unity Catalog–based governance.
You will collaborate closely with Product Management, System Architects, Engineering teams, and enterprise stakeholders to ensure solutions are both architecturally sound and practically deliverable.
Contribute to the architectural vision and implementation strategy for data initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals and platform standards.
Guide implementation across teams and ensure designs survive real-world delivery constraints.
Design and execute proof-of-concepts (POCs) to validate architectural decisions and reduce delivery risk.

7+ years of professional experience in software and/or data engineering roles with demonstrated progression into solution-level technical leadership.
4+ years of experience designing and delivering data platforms on Azure Databricks.
Hands-on knowledge of data mesh concepts and domain-oriented data products.
Hands-on knowledge of Unity Catalog for security, governance, lineage, and multi-workspace patterns.
Solid software engineering foundation using C# and Python for service integration, APIs, and platform automation.
Experience designing solutions that span data platforms, APIs, cloud infrastructure, and downstream consumers.
Proven ability to define solution-level architectures and guide them through delivery, including identifying dependencies and risks.
Experience producing and consuming architectural artifacts (architecture diagrams, design narratives, C4 models, sequence diagrams).
Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures, DevOps, operational considerations, and security/compliance alignment.
Excellent communication skills and ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.
Bias toward execution with experience validating designs through POCs and hands-on delivery.
Prior experience as a System Architect or Senior Technical Lead.
Demonstrated progression into solution-level technical leadership.

Data Solutions Architect

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