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We are a specialist Data & AI staffing partner representing a boutique Data and AI consulting firm that has been engaged by a Fortune 500 enterprise to deliver a large scale Databricks implementation.

Due to increased delivery demand, our client is seeking a Lead Databricks Architect to take ownership of architecture and technical direction across the program. This consultant will play a key role in shaping the platform, leading delivery teams, and acting as a senior technical authority for both the consulting firm and the end client.

Role Overview

This is a hands on, senior level contract role where you will lead Databricks architecture decisions, guide engineering teams, and work directly with client stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of agreed SOWs and milestones.

Key Responsibilities

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Lead the design and implementation of enterprise grade Databricks Lakehouse architectures
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Act as the senior technical authority across the Databricks platform
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Partner closely with Fortune 500 client stakeholders, architects, and data leaders
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Define architectural standards, patterns, and best practices
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Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Data Engineers and Analytics Engineers
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Ensure scalability, performance, security, and cost optimization are built into the platform
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Support roadmap planning, architectural decision making, and documentation
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Troubleshoot complex platform and data challenges as they arise



Required Experience

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Proven experience leading Databricks implementations at enterprise scale
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Strong hands on Databricks expertise, including Spark, Delta Lake, and Databricks SQL
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Deep understanding of Lakehouse architecture patterns
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Prior experience working with Fortune 500 or large enterprise environments
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Strong cloud background in AWS, Azure, or GCP
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Advanced Python and SQL skills (Scala is a plus)
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Experience working in consulting or professional services environments
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Strong stakeholder management and communication skills



Preferred / Nice to Have

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Databricks certifications (Architect or Professional level)
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Experience with Unity Catalog, data governance, or security frameworks
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Background leading multi team or multi workstream delivery programs

We are representing a well established consumer brand undergoing a major AI transformation initiative.

The organization is designing and standing up a next generation, AI ready data platform on AWS, with Snowflake at the core. They are looking for a professional who will take ownership of the platform as the external advisory engagement transitions, ultimately becoming the internal Data Platform Lead.

This is not a "ticket taking" data engineering role. This is a build, architect, and own mandate.

The business is investing heavily in foundational data capabilities to support:

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GenAI enablement
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Revenue management and pricing optimization
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Marketing analytics
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Retail and consumer insights
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Enterprise data modernization

You would be stepping in at a critical inflection point, helping shape the long term data and AI backbone of the organization.

What You'll Be Doing:

Platform Ownership

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Build and scale ingestion pipelines and core platform foundations
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Own architecture, governance, reliability, and scalability
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Enhance and mature the medallion architecture
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Implement Snowpark based compute models

Engineering Execution

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Develop within Snowflake (Snowpark, Snowpipe, streaming)
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Leverage AWS core data and compute services
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Drive transformations with dbt
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Integrate marketing, retailer, Nielsen, and consumer behavior data sources
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Use Fivetran for ingestion workflows
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Manage infrastructure as code via Terraform
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Maintain version control standards via GitHub

Strategic Impact

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Translate business use cases into scalable platform components
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Advise leadership on what should or should not be built, and why
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Act as the internal SME across Snowflake and AWS data engineering
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Partner with business stakeholders and product owners
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Lead knowledge transfer and transition planning from consulting to in house

This individual will ultimately lead the internal data platform function and collaborate closely with a separate application engineering team.

What We're Looking For

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Strong hands on Snowflake experience, including Snowpark and advanced ingestion patterns
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Deep AWS data platform expertise
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Experience building and scaling enterprise data platforms end to end
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Architecture level thinking, not just pipeline development
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Experience supporting analytics and AI use cases
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Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
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Ability to operate independently and define standards





Weekly visits to the office in New York are strongly preferred

Data & AI Platform Architect - Contract

Location: London (Hybrid - 2-3 days per week on-site)
Contract Type: Inside IR35
Duration: 6 Months
Day Rate: £595 per day
Working Pattern: Hybrid
Client: Well‑established Data & AI Consulting Partner

About the Role

We are working with a well‑established Data & AI consulting partner to recruit an experienced Data & AI Solutions Architect for a 6‑month inside IR35 engagement. In this role, you will lead the design and delivery of modern data, analytics, and AI solutions, working closely with stakeholders and small delivery teams to implement cloud-centric architectures that drive real business value.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned architect who thrives in fast‑paced environments and is passionate about shaping impactful, scalable data solutions.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead solution architecture and end‑to‑end delivery across data, analytics, and AI workstreams.
* Support and guide small technical teams through implementation.
* Design cloud-forward architectures using modern data platform technologies.
* Apply strong data management principles throughout the full data lifecycle.
* Contribute to delivery frameworks, technical standards, and solution roadmaps.
* Communicate key concepts in AI, machine learning, and data mining to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Collaborate closely with client teams to understand requirements and translate them into actionable technical designs.

About You

You will bring:

* 5+ years' experience in data & analytics and AI solution design and delivery.
* Proven experience leading small teams or workstreams within complex programmes.
* Deep understanding of cloud-centric architecture (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
* Strong grasp of core data management principles and practices across the data lifecycle.
* Solid understanding of CI/CD, DevOps practices, and modern infrastructure approaches.
* Ability to articulate AI, ML, and data mining concepts in a clear and compelling way.
* Experience in public sector or regulated industries (government, healthcare, etc.) is highly desirable.

What's on Offer

* 6‑month inside IR35 contract with competitive £550/day rate.
* Hybrid working model with on‑site presence in London.
* Opportunity to contribute to high-impact client projects with a respected Data & AI partner.
* Collaborative environment where expertise and innovation are valued.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please submit your CV or contact David Airey on 0191 338 7508 or at d.airey@tenthrevolution.com.

Tenth Revolution Group are the go-to recruiter for Data & AI roles in the UK offering more opportunities across the country than any other recruitment agency. We're the proud sponsor and supporter of SQLBits, Power Platform World Tour, and the London Fabric User Group. We are the global leaders in Data & AI recruitment.

What you'll do:
-Lead Azure architecture, strategy, and implementation across customer projects.
-Take responsibility for the technical vision and ensure successful delivery.
-Work closely with customers to understand needs, anticipate challenges, and design practical, future-oriented solutions.
-Mentor and support small-to-medium engineering teams.
-Promote continuous improvement and challenge existing ways of working where needed.
-Host design sessions, workshops, and architecture reviews for technical and non-technical audiences.
-Stay current with Azure developments and help others do the same.

Required:
-A proactive mindset and a strong sense of ownership.
-8+ years of IT experience, including at least 5 years in Azure cloud architecture and delivery.
-Experience leading or mentoring engineering teams.
-Strong customer-facing skills and the ability to work with a range of stakeholders.
-Solid knowledge of Azure core services, IaC, DevOps practices, and security patterns.
-A growth mindset and willingness to learn and improve continuously.
-Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
-Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are a plus.
-Swedish Speaking (spoken and written)

What you'll do:
-Design, implement, and optimise complex AWS cloud environments
-Lead cloud‑migration and modernisation programmes
-Establish architectural best practices across teams
-Advise stakeholders on cloud strategy, security, and cost optimisation
-Partner with engineering and DevOps teams to deliver scalable solutions
-Produce clear architectural documentation and guidelines

Required:
-7+ years' experience in cloud architecture with deep AWS expertise
-Strong knowledge of EC2, Lambda, VPC, CloudFormation/Terraform, RDS, ECS/EKS, IAM
-Proven ability to design secure, scalable, highly available systems
-Experience guiding technical decisions and mentoring engineering teams
-Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling
-Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
-AWS Solutions Architect Professional certification is a big plus
-Swedish Speaking

Nice to Have:
-Serverless architecture experience
-Container orchestration & microservices knowledge
-FinOps or cost‑optimisation skills