Databricks Solution Architect

Make an impact with NTT DATAJoin 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 DATAWe 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 & LeadershipBusiness Relationships•    Client Partners•    Practice Leaders and Members•    Peer-level relationships within client organisations up to Head of Data Engineering, Chief Data Architect, CIO, and CDO levelTo thrive in this role, you need to have: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.Tec...