Azure Databricks Architect6 monthsRemote with 2 days travel to London per monthActive SCInside IR35 Role Summary We require an Azure Databricks Architect to provide architectural leadership and assurance for the design, implementation, and ongoing evolution of an Azure-based data and analytics platform within a public sector environment. The role will focus on platform architecture, data patterns, governance, and non-functional requirements, working alongside delivery teams and stakeholders to ensure solutions are secure, scalable, and compliant with organisational and government standards.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and maintain the end-to-end architecture for Azure Databricks-based data platforms. Design Lakehouse architectures using Azure Databricks, Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS Gen2), and associated Azure services. Produce and maintain High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs). Establish and govern data ingestion, transformation, and consumption patterns.Design and oversee data security and access models, including role-based access control and data segregation. Ensure alignment with public sector governance, security, and compliance requirements. Address non-functional requirements including performance, resilience, scalability, and cost management. Support architectural assurance activities and formal design review processes.Define integration patterns with Azure services, including Azure Data Factory, event-based and batch ingestion services, and ..... full job details .....