Solution Architect, AI and Data (Databricks)

About the role

EY is looking for a highly skilled Databricks-focused Solution Architect to join its technology consulting practice. You will work at the forefront of data engineering, analytics and AI, designing and implementing cloud-based data and AI solutions with the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform. The role defines solution architecture, guides delivery teams and mentors junior team members. It is hybrid and can be based in Melbourne, Brisbane or Sydney.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design of Databricks solution architectures for scalable data engineering, analytics, AI and reporting.
• Define end-to-end data platform and lakehouse patterns, including ingestion, transformation, modelling, governance, orchestration and consumption layers.
• Design scalable, secure data ingestion, transformation and analytics solutions using Databricks, Spark and Unity Catalog.
• Turn business, data and analytics requirements into solution designs, technical specifications and delivery roadmaps.
• Provide technical leadership across delivery teams, manage technical trade-offs and mentor team members.
• Integrate the Databricks platform with cloud-native and third-party tools and enterprise data ecosystems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stay current with industry trends.

Required profile

• Experience designing and implementing Databricks lakehouse platforms in complex environments.
• Ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders and influence solution direction.
• Technical leadership in a delivery environment, including mentoring and delivery planning.

Required skills

• Databricks, Spark and SQL
• Data modelling and data engineering pipelines
• Lakehouse architecture patterns and governance

What we offer

• Career development with future-focused skills.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• A benefits package including a yearly wellness incentive, extra flex leave and family-friendly policies such as up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave.