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This is a senior, high-influence role reporting into technology leadership with direct engagement at CFO level.What You Will DoPlatform Architecture & StrategyOwn the end-to-end architecture of the Databricks Lakehouse, setting standards for data modelling, pipeline design, compute governance, and securityDefine the architectural blueprint for onboarding Finance data — and establish a repeatable pattern for future domainsEvaluate and recommend tooling and integration patterns (dbt, Delta Live Tables, Unity Catalog, streaming vs batch) to meet evolving business needsDrive adoption of best practices: medallion architecture, data contracts, schema evolution, and data quality frameworksFinance Data PlatformArchitect scalable, finance-grade data models covering P&L, actuals, budgets, forecasting, and cost allocationDesign the serving layer to support Finance visualisation and self-service analytics (Databricks SQL, Power BI, or equivalent)Work closely with the CFO and Finance stakeholders to understand reporting and planning requirements and translate them into durable data productsEstablish data lineage, audit trails, and access controls appropriate for sensitive financial dataGovernance, Security & EnablementOwn Unity Catalog implementation: data classification, access policies, and cataloguing standardsDefine compute optimisation and cost management strategies across the workspaceMentor and provide technical direction to data engineers working within the platformAct as the internal authority on Databricks — staying current with the roadmap and identifying capabilities that unlock business valueWhat We Are Looking For8+ years in data engineering or data platform roles, with 3+ years in an architecture or principal engineering capacityDeep, proven expertise with Databricks: Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Delta Live Tables, Databricks SQL, and WorkflowsStrong data modelling skills — dimensional, relational, and lakehouse patterns — with Finance or enterprise reporting experience preferredAbility to design for non-functional requirements: scalability, cost, security, and auditabilityTrack record of engaging C-suite or senior Finance stakeholders and translating their needs into technical outcomesProficiency in PySpark, Python, and SQL; familiarity with dbt is a strong plusExperience integrating Finance source systems (SAP, Oracle Financials, NetSuite, or similar) into a data platformStrong communicator — equally comfortable in a whiteboard session with engineers and a presentation to the CFONice to HaveDatabricks Certified Data Engineer Professional and/or Databricks Certified Associate DeveloperExperience architecting multi-domain Lakehouses in a retail or supply chain environmentFamiliarity with data mesh or data product thinkingExposure to MLflow or Databricks AI/BI for future platform evolution","company":"Software Technology","rawCompany":"software technology","city":"Greensboro","state":"NC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-26T12:15:54.455Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1243.00","title":"Database Architects","slug":"database-architects"},{"code":"15-1243.01","title":"Data Warehousing Specialists","slug":"data-warehousing-specialists"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Databricks Architect","description":"Databricks ArchitectLakehouse Architecture · Finance Data Platform · Enterprise GovernanceAbout the RoleThis role is for an established Databricks environment underpinning our data strategy. 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