Databricks Solution Architect
- London, United Kingdom
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Make an impact with NTT DATA
Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.
Your day at NTT DATA
We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Data Solutions Architect (Modern Big Data) to join our Data AI practice. The successful candidate will bring extensive expertise in architecting and delivering modern big data platforms that are scalable, reliable, and business-aligned. This role is pivotal in enabling clients to harness the power of streaming data, data lakes, lakehouses, and advanced analytics platforms, while guiding them on their data modernization journeys.
As a trusted advisor, you will collaborate with executives, stakeholders, and technical teams to define modern big data strategies, design cloud-native architectures, and implement industry-leading best practices. You will thrive in a fast-paced, evolving technology environment, continuously expanding your knowledge to ensure NTT DATA and our clients remain leaders in data-driven innovation.
Looking ahead to future opportunities: As our business continues to grow, we are building a pipeline of exceptional talent for upcoming positions across the UK. This advertisement is intended to identify and engage candidates in advance of specific vacancies becoming available. We encourage you to apply if you would like to be considered for future opportunities that match your expertise.
Primary Responsibilities
Key Competencies
About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune
Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through
responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with
unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and
application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move
confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more
than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as
established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each
year in RD.
Equal Opportunity Employer
NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.
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Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.
Your day at NTT DATA
We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Data Solutions Architect (Modern Big Data) to join our Data AI practice. The successful candidate will bring extensive expertise in architecting and delivering modern big data platforms that are scalable, reliable, and business-aligned. This role is pivotal in enabling clients to harness the power of streaming data, data lakes, lakehouses, and advanced analytics platforms, while guiding them on their data modernization journeys.
As a trusted advisor, you will collaborate with executives, stakeholders, and technical teams to define modern big data strategies, design cloud-native architectures, and implement industry-leading best practices. You will thrive in a fast-paced, evolving technology environment, continuously expanding your knowledge to ensure NTT DATA and our clients remain leaders in data-driven innovation.
Looking ahead to future opportunities: As our business continues to grow, we are building a pipeline of exceptional talent for upcoming positions across the UK. This advertisement is intended to identify and engage candidates in advance of specific vacancies becoming available. We encourage you to apply if you would like to be considered for future opportunities that match your expertise.
Primary Responsibilities
- Client Engagement Delivery
- Solution Design Implementation
- Modernisation Transformation
- Thought Leadership Knowledge Sharing
- Collaboration Leadership
- Client Partners
- Practice Leaders and Members
- Peer-level relationships within client organisations up to Head of Data Engineering, Chief Data Architect, CIO, and CDO level
Key Competencies
- Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing modern big data architectures for large enterprises.
- Strong consulting values with the ability to engage effectively with senior client stakeholders.
- Hands-on experience across the data lifecycle: ingestion, storage, transformation, governance, analytics, and consumption.
- Deep understanding of data product strategies, Data Mesh, and Data Fabric concepts.
- Ability to align data strategies with business objectives, driving measurable value.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Proven experience leading data modernisation initiatives across multiple sectors.
- Proficiency with big data technologies: Apache Spark, Kafka, Confluent, Databricks, Unity Catalog.
- Strong knowledge of cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP) and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Hands-on expertise with data lake/lakehouse architectures and modern streaming solutions.
- Experience with SQL, NoSQL, ETL/ELT pipelines, and programming languages (Python, R, Java).
- Familiarity with BI, data visualisation, and DevOps principles.
- Strong understanding of data governance, security, and compliance frameworks (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA).
- Exposure to machine learning and AI integration within modern data platforms.
- Experience: Minimum 8–12 years in data architecture, engineering, or consulting, with at least 4 years in modern big data solution architecture.
- Education: University degree required.
- Preferred: BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field.
- Relevant certifications in Databricks, Kafka, or cloud platforms highly desirable.
- Delivery of modern big data solutions aligned to client business objectives.
- High client satisfaction and repeat engagements.
- Leadership in client transformation journeys to cloud-native data platforms.
- Contribution to practice growth through assets, accelerators, and thought leadership.
About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune
Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through
responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with
unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and
application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move
confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more
than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as
established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each
year in RD.
Equal Opportunity Employer
NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.
Third parties fraudulently posing as NTT DATA recruiters
NTT DATA recruiters will never ask job seekers or candidates for payment or banking information during the recruitment process, for any reason. Please remain vigilant of third parties who may attempt to impersonate NTT DATA recruiters whether in writing or by phone in order to deceptively obtain personal data or money from you. All email communications from an NTT DATA recruiter will come from an nttdata.com email address. If you suspect any fraudulent activity, please contact us.