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Data Architect | Databricks

Job in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, UAE/Dubai
Listing for: Strike IT Recruitment Services
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-08
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Data Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 279000 - 446000 AED Yearly AED 279000.00 446000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

A Databricks Lead is required to join a major digital transformation programme within a leading organisation in Abu Dhabi.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Databricks professional to play a key role in designing and delivering modern data platform capabilities across a large-scale enterprise environment. You will work closely with architects, engineering teams, and senior stakeholders to deliver strategic data initiatives within a complex and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of enterprise-scale solutions using Databricks.
  • Provide technical leadership and direction across multiple data engineering work streams.
  • Design and build scalable, secure, and high-performing data platforms and pipelines.
  • Define engineering standards, best practices, and governance across the Databricks ecosystem.
  • Work closely with business and technology stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
  • Drive platform optimisation, performance tuning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Support technical planning, solution estimation, and roadmap definition.
  • Mentor and coach engineering teams, promoting engineering excellence and best practices.
  • Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, security, and governance standards.
Required Experience
  • Extensive hands-on Databricks experience in a Lead, Principal, or Architect capacity.
  • Strong experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale data platforms and solutions.
  • Deep knowledge of Databricks Lakehouse architecture, Delta Lake, and Apache Spark.
  • Strong hands-on experience with PySpark and Spark SQL.
  • Experience building large-scale ETL/ELT pipelines and modern data architectures.
  • Strong experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.
  • Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops practices.
  • Strong understanding of data governance, security, and platform best practices.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Proven experience leading and mentoring technical teams.
  • Experience with in Government, Public Sector, or large-scale enterprise transformation programmes.
  • Experience with real-time data processing and streaming technologies.
  • Databricks certifications would be highly advantageous.
  • Previous experience working within consulting or client-facing environments.
  • Experience operating within large, complex, global organisations.
What s on Offer
  • Initial 6-month contract with strong extension potential.
  • Opportunity to work on a large-scale, high-profile digital transformation programme.
  • Competitive Monthly Rate.
  • Hybrid working model based in Abu Dhabi.
  • Opportunity to work in a highly collaborative, innovative, and technology-driven environment.
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