Solution Architect – Databricks experience

Job Locations
IE-D-Dublin
Job area
IT & Digital
Employment type
Permanent or Fixed Term Contract
Visa sponsorship
None
Languages required
English essential
Workplace
Hybrid

Overview

Expleo is seeking an experienced Data Solution Architect to join a major Supply Chain data transformation programme for a leading international retailer.

 

This role will play a key part in delivering one of the organisation's first production-ready solutions on Databricks, providing technical leadership, architectural direction, and guidance to Data Engineering teams throughout the delivery lifecycle. The successful candidate will be a Databricks subject matter expert with a strong track record of designing and delivering enterprise-scale data solutions.

 

Responsibilities

  • Define solution architecture for Data & Analytics initiatives.
  • Lead the design of data models, integrations, and ETL/ELT solutions.
  • Provide technical leadership and best practice guidance on Databricks.
  • Collaborate with Architecture, Engineering, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable data solutions.
  • Produce architecture documentation and support governance activities.
  • Identify and manage technical risks, issues, and dependencies.
  • Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture principles and quality standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
  • Relevant cloud or data platform certifications are advantageous.

Essential skills

  • Strong hands-on Databricks expertise.
  • Deep understanding of data architecture, integration patterns, and modern cloud data platforms.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Experience leading technical teams within Agile delivery environments.

 

Experience

  • 10+ years' experience in Data Architecture, Data Engineering, or a related field.
  • Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale data transformation programmes.
  • Demonstrated success designing and implementing production-ready Databricks solutions.
  • Experience mentoring and guiding engineering teams on architecture and best practices.

Benefits

At Expleo, we are committed to providing a competitive salary and substantial benefits offering with unique wellbeing, financial and employee recognition programmes.

We pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive culture and offer a variety of family friendly policies and enhanced leave to help you achieve a healthy work life balance.

By providing significant learning and development opportunities, we encourage individual growth and success throughout your career with us.

 

  • Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
  • We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
  • Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
  • Competitive company benefits such as medical and dental insurance, pension, life assurance, employee wellbeing programme, sports and social events, birthday hampers and much more!
  • Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and question the status quo.

 

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

 

At Expleo, we understand that many people experience impostor syndrome throughout their lifetime, please do not let this discourage you from applying for this role. Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes all CV’s and will consider your application in line with the values, requirements and role competencies.

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