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Job Description

This job in a nutshell Lead the design and delivery of enterprise Databricks solutions, shaping secure, scalable and optimized data platforms that enable AI and advanced analytics. Help our clients accelerate data driven transformations, turning complex data estates into trusted, cost-effective foundations for insight and innovation. At Deloitte. Benefits You’ll receive a profit-sharing bonus, on top of your fixed salary. Continuous professional growth. Join our development program. A work-from-home office setup allowance to make sure you have everything you need for an ergonomically designed workstation and internet allowance. Work part-time (32 hours a week) or full-time (40 hours a week). Flexible and hybrid working, in accordance with team and client commitments. 26 days of paid annual leave, and the opportunity to purchase additional leave. A good mobility scheme: the choice of various options such as a lease car, travel by public transport, a cash option or a combination of these. A laptop and iPhone. The iPhone can also be used for personal purposes. A good pension scheme with a personal contribution of only 2%. An opportunity to take part in our collective health insurance scheme. An opportunity to benefit from tax-efficient facilities such as company fitness, a bicycle scheme or the opportunity to lease a bicycle. The opportunity to use 55 hours of babysitting service per calendar year if your child is 12 years old or younger. A flexible budget, which you can use to make choices in flexible benefits, for example purchasing extra leave days or financing a bicycle plan. Various leave options tailored to meet your individual needs, from parental leave (also for rainbow families) to the flexibility of exchanging three national holidays for non-national holidays. Be the true you Naturally you are keen to discover and learn new things each day, you are confident and rely on your self-worth. But most importantly, be the true you. The one and only you. With your personal strengths, view of the world, and unique personality. You need the following qualifications for the position of Databricks Solution Architect: A technical master's degree, preferably in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Engineering, Information Systems, Physics, or a related field; At least 8 years of work experience designing data architectures in cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP); consulting experience is a plus; Proven experience with Databricks and its integration with other cloud services; Proven experience in leading medium- to large sized teams on complex Databricks deliveries; In-depth knowledge of data platform security, governance, and compliance frameworks; Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders; Familiarity with data modelling, data warehousing, and advanced analytics concepts; Relevant Databricks, Azure, AWS and/or Google Cloud certificates are advantageous; Excellent command of English; knowledge of Dutch is desirable. What impact will you make? As a Databricks Solution Architect you will design holistic data solutions that leverage Databricks best practices in alignment with business and technical requirements. This role acts as a linking pin between business stakeholders, platform engineers, and data practitioners, ensuring robust, scalable, and cost-effective architectures. How do you do this? Engage with stakeholders to understand business goals and translate them into technical requirements. Design end-to-end data solutions leveraging deep understanding of Databricks, including data ingestion, processing, storage, and analytics. Establish architectural patterns and best practices for Lakehouse, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, and medallion architectures. Design integration solutions with external systems (cloud-native data services, visualization tools, etc.). Ensure security, governance, and compliance requirements are incorporated in solution. Perform technical reviews, provide guidance on performance optimization, scalability, and cost management. Support technical pre-sales and contribute to proposal development as required. Be an expert, leader, and trusted advisor for clients and colleagues on Databricks. Play a central role in the implementation of Databricks solutions, and provide guidance & mentorship to more junior Deloitte Databricks engineers. Be a thought leader in the Databricks space and drive new use-cases for Databricks' latest features, such as Agent Bricks, Genie and Lakebase.

Core Responsibilities

Design and lead end-to-end Databricks data solutions, translating business goals into secure, scalable, governed, and cost-effective architectures. Advise clients and colleagues, guide delivery teams, optimize platform performance, support pre-sales, and promote new Databricks use cases and features.

Requirements

Requires a technical master's degree, preferably in a relevant computing, engineering, data, information systems, or physics field, and at least eight years of experience designing cloud data architectures. Candidates should have Databricks integration and delivery leadership experience, strong knowledge of security and governance, effective stakeholder communication skills, and excellent English; relevant cloud certifications and Dutch are advantageous.

Benefits

• Profit-Sharing Bonus
• Professional Development Program
• Work-From-Home Office Setup Allowance
• Internet Allowance
• Flexible Working Hours
• Paid Annual Leave
• Additional Leave Purchase Option
• Mobility Scheme
• Laptop
• iPhone
• Pension Scheme
• Collective Health Insurance
• Company Fitness Program
• Bicycle Scheme
• Babysitting Service
• Flexible Benefits Budget
• Parental Leave
• Flexible Public Holiday Options