Description

Own the end-to-end architecture and delivery of strategic data and AI platform programmes, from solution shaping through implementation.

This role is on-site.

Responsibilities

• Architect and guide implementation using the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform, covering lakehouse architecture, data engineering, governance, and AI-enabled analytics.
• Define reference architectures, domain data models, and integration patterns across utility domains such as grid operations, asset management, and smart metering.
• Lead AI architecture and engineering for utility use cases including predictive maintenance, outage prediction, and demand forecasting while embedding responsible AI governance.
• Establish and govern data management, quality, security, and compliance frameworks aligned with regulatory and operational resilience requirements.
• Lead solutioning during pre-sales, including RFP responses, target architectures, and client workshops, while mentoring senior architects.

Required Skills

• 15+ years’ experience in data, analytics, and platform architecture, delivering large-scale enterprise transformations.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Databricks or similar modern cloud data platforms, including lakehouse architecture and Delta Lake.
• Strong experience in AI architecture and AI engineering, including end-to-end AI/ML solution design, data pipelines, feature engineering, and MLOps.
• Deep knowledge of modern data and AI architectures, including medallion design, federated governance, and cloud-native integration.
• Experience delivering production-grade AI solutions in regulated or complex environments with awareness of explainability.
• Proven experience leading or supporting architecture and solution design during pre-sales and large bids.
• Excellent communication skills to influence senior technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in Utilities or Energy data transformation, including grid operations, asset performance management, or smart meter analytics.
• Familiarity with utility industry data standards, interoperability patterns, and enterprise governance frameworks.

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree