Databricks Architect

About us:

At NCS Australia, we believe in doing technology services better. Our commitment to quality, focus on people, and willingness to challenge traditional thinking set us apart. Our team brings this belief to life by partnering with our clients and communities to make tomorrow together.

We are committed to creating an environment that prioritises innovation, collaboration, and purposeful work. Our diverse team is empowered to make a meaningful impact with curiosity, creativity and resilience to shape better outcomes. Join us and accept the challenge of creating a better tomorrow.

As a Client-Facing Databricks Architect at NCS, you will be a pivotal and influential leader within our Data & AI practice, acting as a trusted strategic advisor to our diverse clients. Your primary focus will be guiding organisations on their journey to harness the full transformative potential of the Databricks Lakehouse Platform. This involves deep, collaborative engagement with client stakeholders, from technical teams right through to C-level executives, to thoroughly understand their core business drivers and challenges. You'll work hand-in-hand with our valued partner, Databricks, to ensure our clients benefit from the latest innovations and achieve significant, tangible business value aligned with their enterprise goals, ultimately shaping how they leverage data for advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI-driven transformation.

Your core responsibility will be to architect and design sophisticated, end-to-end data solutions on the Databricks Lakehouse Platform that are robust, scalable, secure, and meticulously aligned with client requirements and enterprise architecture standards. This includes developing comprehensive Databricks adoption roadmaps and clear transformation strategies that empower clients to achieve their data-driven ambitions. Furthermore, you will provide expert technical leadership and crucial oversight to our multidisciplinary delivery teams, including Data Engineers and Data Scientists, ensuring architectural integrity, adherence to best practices, and the highest quality outcomes throughout the entire project lifecycle, from conception to deployment and beyond.

Beyond direct project architecture, you will play a key role in driving innovation and expanding our Databricks capability. This includes collaborating with our sales and business development teams to identify and shape new client opportunities, developing compelling proposals, and expertly presenting NCS’s Databricks expertise. You will consistently champion the adoption of Databricks best practices and emerging features, driving thought leadership within NCS and for our clients. Critically, you will also dedicate yourself to mentoring and developing the talent within the NCS Databricks practice, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning, and contributing significantly to our collective expertise and market leadership.

• Mastery in Databricks Architecture & Strategic Solution Design: Demonstrated expertise in leading the architectural design of large-scale, complex data and AI solutions on the Databricks Lakehouse Platform. This includes a deep understanding of its core components (Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Spark, MLflow etc.), and a proven ability to develop strategic roadmaps and translate business needs into innovative, future-proof Databricks solutions. Databricks certifications are highly advantageous.
• Exceptional Client Advisory & Senior Stakeholder Engagement: Proven ability to act as a trusted strategic advisor to senior client stakeholders, including C-level executives. You possess outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to articulate complex technical concepts, influence decision-making, understand critical business drivers, and shape client opportunities.
• Advanced Data Engineering & Multi-Cloud Proficiency: Deep expertise in modern data modelling, data warehousing, data lake design, ETL/ELT patterns, and data integration strategies, coupled with strong programming skills (Python/Scala, SQL) and robust experience architecting solutions on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Influential Leadership, Mentorship & Collaborative Prowess: Strong leadership capabilities with experience guiding and mentoring multidisciplinary technical teams (including Data Engineers and Scientists), fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture, and working effectively with internal teams (e.g., sales, presales) and strategic partners like Databricks.
• Strategic Thinking, Innovation & Thought Leadership: A demonstrable capacity for strategic problem-solving, a passion for staying at the forefront of Databricks advancements and broader AI/data trends, and the ability to leverage these innovations to provide clients with a competitive edge and drive thought leadership.
• Enterprise Data Governance, Security & Integration Expertise: Solid understanding and practical experience in designing Databricks solutions that align with enterprise data governance principles, robust security best practices, and integrate seamlessly within broader enterprise IT landscapes, potentially including MLOps pipelines and adhering to enterprise architecture frameworks. Experience in specific industries (e.g., Financial Services, Public Sector) is a plus.

Why join us: 

NCS Australia is where you can feel at home, nurturing your talents and skills as we make tomorrow together, one day at a time. Our benefits include paid parental leave, initiatives focused on your well-being and discounted health insurance. You will also enjoy discounts on various products and services and be regularly recognised and rewarded for high performance. We are committed to your career development through our Capability Fingerprint, industry and partner training programs, special interest groups, and an AI-driven learning platform. No matter where you are in your career, we offer meaningful work and opportunities for growth.

NCS Australia is an equal-opportunity employer, and we take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve.We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Veterans, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

At NCS Australia, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply. 

Agencies:

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Work rights and background checks: 

To be eligible for a position with us, applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks