Senior Solutions Architect (Databricks Specialist)

About the role

This Senior Solutions Architect (Databricks Specialist) role supports a major data modernization program within a highly regulated financial services environment. You will provide strategic direction for transitioning from traditional Microsoft and SQL Server ecosystems to a modern Databricks-based data platform, defining target-state architecture, governance, and scalable implementation frameworks. Based in India, this is a 100% remote contract position where you will guide Data Engineering teams, engage senior stakeholders, and influence future AI, machine learning, analytics, and reporting capabilities.

What you’ll do

• Provide strategic architectural leadership for Databricks adoption and enterprise-wide data modernization initiatives
• Define scalable, secure, and future-ready data and analytics architectures aligned with business, AI, and technology objectives
• Establish architectural frameworks, standards, design patterns, governance models, and best practices for Databricks implementation
• Guide Data Engineering teams on solution architecture, scalability, performance optimization, security, governance, and implementation decisions
• Assess existing SQL Server and Microsoft-centric data environments and define practical migration strategies toward Databricks
• Design target-state architectures that support advanced analytics, business intelligence, AI, and machine learning use cases
• Evaluate platform utilization, architecture decisions, and technology investments to improve cost efficiency and maximize return on investment
• Establish architecture review processes, implementation roadmaps, and governance mechanisms across the transformation program

What you’ll bring

• 10+ years of experience in Solution Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Data Architecture, or closely related senior technical roles
• Extensive hands-on experience designing, implementing, and optimizing Databricks solutions in enterprise environments
• Deep knowledge of modern enterprise data platforms, including Data Lakehouse architecture and cloud-based data ecosystems
• Strong understanding of data governance, security, compliance, data management, and risk management frameworks
• Proven experience delivering large-scale data transformation, modernization, and cloud migration programs
• Experience developing enterprise architecture standards, frameworks, governance models, and implementation strategies
• Experience working in Financial Services, Banking, Insurance, or another highly regulated industry
• Strong strategic leadership and commercial awareness, with the ability to connect technology decisions to long-term business value

Nice to have

• Experience with Microsoft Azure Data Services, particularly Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, and SQL Server, is highly valuable
• Familiarity with Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, DataOps, DevOps, and AI/ML platform architecture is preferred
• Relevant certifications in Databricks, Azure/cloud platforms, TOGAF, or related disciplines are advantageous

Skills

Benefits

100% remote position, allowing you to work from Poland