[29754] - Data Architect - Databricks

Main Responsibilities

Define and lead end-to-end data architecture for complex ecosystems, balancing technical depth with business outcomes.

Translate business strategy into scalable technology solutions through discovery workshops, assessments, and roadmaps.

Act as technical sponsor for CI&T’s most strategic accounts, working closely with C-level clients and non-technical stakeholders.

Lead architectural design, technology selection, and proof-of-concepts for critical platforms and innovation programs.

Govern technical quality across delivery squads, driving adherence to security, performance, scalability, and privacy standards.

Support pre-sales, proposal development, RFPs, and technical visioning with account teams and clients.

Coach and mentor senior architects and technical leads, shaping technical career development paths.

Mandatory Skills

Experience in data architecture and technical leadership, including strategic consulting and system design.

Strong technical breadth across data engineers, science and modelling.

Strong Databricks experience.

Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Solid understanding of non-functional requirements: performance, resilience, security, and scalability

Advanced English (spoken and written), with strong communication across technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice to Have Skills

Familiarity within consultancy

Knowledge of frameworks: Clean Architecture, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), TOGAF, SAFe.

Experience hiring, growing, and managing architect-level talent.

Public speaking or thought leadership in engineering/architecture forums.

Fluency in other languages (add other languages, e.g., Portuguese, Spanish).