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Senior Data And Cloud Architect

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in data/cloud engineering
  • 5+ years dedicated to enterprise Databricks architecture
  • Deep hands-on experience with Databricks ecosystem
  • Databricks Certified and professional-level Cloud Architect certification required

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement enterprise Databricks Lakehouse environments
  • Drive cloud data infrastructure modernization
  • Champion Terraform-first IaC deployments
  • Lead technical pre-sales activities

Key facts

  • Remote from: Africa
  • Full time
  • Senior (5-10 years)
  • Cloud Architect
  • English

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Communication

About the company

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CloudSmiths

Digital Transformation Consulting

CloudSmiths is a technology consultancy specialising in data analytics, machine learning, software development, AI and business reporting in the cloud.

Company details

IndustryDigital Transformation Consulting
Company size51 - 200

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Job description

We are seeking a Senior Data & Cloud Architect to lead enterprise-scale data platform deployments and cloud modernization programs. You will act as a trusted advisor, bridging complex business requirements with robust, secure, and scalable data solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement enterprise Databricks Lakehouse environments using Unity Catalog, Delta Live Tables (DLT), and Spark compute clusters for efficient batch and real-time processing.
  • Drive cloud data infrastructure modernization, including complex data migrations from legacy systems to cloud-native Databricks environments.
  • Champion Terraform-first IaC deployments and design secure data network perimeters (e.g., Private Link, hierarchical firewalls) aligned with enterprise standards.
  • Lead technical pre-sales, including architecture design, PoC demonstrations, and the development of technical proposals, SOWs, and RFPs.
  • Act as a strategic advisor to align secure, high-performance data architectures with client business outcomes.

Experience & Requirements

  • Expertise: 8+ years in data/cloud engineering, with 5+ years dedicated to enterprise Databricks architecture.
  • Deep hands-on experience with the Databricks ecosystem, Terraform (IaC), CI/CD (GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps), and identity federation (OIDC/SAML).
  • Advanced expertise in at least one major cloud provider (GCP, AWS, or Azure).
    Databricks Certified (Data Engineer Professional/Lakehouse Architect) and a professional-level Cloud Architect certification required.
  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for business executives and drive decisions in high-velocity environments.

Why Join Us?

  • Build fluency across top technologies (Salesforce, Databricks, GCP, Azure, Anthropic) while designing production-grade data platforms and AI systems that run some of the UK and Africa's largest enterprises.
  • We fully sponsor your technical credentials and exam costs, and we reward your progress with recurring monthly certification incentives.
  • Enjoy remote-first work flexibility with competitive compensation and access to local co-working spaces like Workshop17.
  • Take advantage of our custom leave benefits, including a free day off on your birthday.
  • Be part of an inclusive, flat team of industry "Jedi" mentors. 

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