Data Architect - Data & AI Platforms (Databricks Focus) - Tieto Tech Consulting (m/f/d)
Core
Lead the design and evolution of lakehouse-based data platforms using Databricks and modern cloud technologies, acting as a trusted advisor to help clients modernize legacy data landscapes.
Role type
Senior Data Architect (Databricks & Cloud)
Builds
Cloud-native, Databricks-driven data platforms supporting batch, streaming, and AI workloads
Domain
Data Engineering & AI Platforms
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Databricks platform, Apache Spark/PySpark, Delta Lake, Data modelling, Batch and streaming data processing, Cloud ecosystems (Azure/AWS), Data governance (Unity Catalog), Customer advisory, Solution architecture
Preferred skills
Delta Live Tables (DLT), Databricks Workflows/Asset Bundles, Real-time streaming (Kafka), AI-enabled platforms (LLM, RAG), MLOps/DataOps, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), Industry experience (Banking, Manufacturing, Retail, Healthcare)
Technologies
Databricks, Apache Spark, PySpark, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Azure, AWS, Kafka, Terraform, Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake, Synapse, Redshift
Responsibilities
Lead design of lakehouse-based data platforms; Define data ingestion, processing, and governance across workloads; Own architecture decisions for Delta Lake and pipelines; Act as trusted advisor for legacy modernization; Drive end-to-end data solutions from ingestion to AI; Guide teams in building Spark-based pipelines; Establish best practices for data engineering and governance; Lead solution workshops and technical deep-dives; Support pre-sales and solution shaping; Improve platform design with automation and DevOps.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with advisory responsibilities
