Data Analytics & AI – Databricks Platform Architect – Senior Manager 

General Information 

Location: Ireland - Dublin / Cork / Limerick / Galway  

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: Yes 

Business Area: EY Data, Analytics & AI Ireland 

Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent 

EY exists to build a better working world, we empower our people by offering the culture, tech, teams, scale, challenges, learning, and the relationships for you to personalise and build your career, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.  

This role can be located in our offices across the Republic of Ireland, working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.  

The Team and the opportunity  

As part of our Data Analytics and AI team, the Databricks Platform Architect role is pivotal in enabling our clients to derive significant value from their information assets. Through collaboration and domain expertise, our team embeds innovative data analytics solutions into existing business areas, transforming data into strategic assets. We are looking for a Databricks Platform Architect specialist who is passionate about leveraging data to solve complex problems and drive business outcomes. 

You will play a key role in driving growth by developing new and existing client relationships and delivering first-class customer experience on high-profile engagements. 

The Data Analytics and AI team serve as trusted advisors, both practical and innovative, to embed innovative data analytics solutions into existing business areas and transforming data into strategic assets. 

Working across all industries, you’ll develop your career by communicating creative, strategic goals both internally and externally. As a senior manager, the opportunity to assess and improve our clients’ reporting policies and corporate governance processes will impact these ever-challenging areas during transformational and regulatory changes.   

Your Key Responsibilities 

• Leading diverse teams with varying skillsets, who use different Data and Analytics technologies.   

• Adapting your leadership style to fit team, client, and cultural needs, they will look to you to anticipate and identify risks and escalate issues as appropriate.  

• As an influential member of the team, you’ll create a positive learning culture and will coach and counsel junior members of the team sharing best practices, industry trends and technical knowledge to foster professional growth and development.   

• Engage with clients to understand their business requirements, data needs, and technical objectives, and develop data architecture strategies that align with their goals.  

• Lead the design and implementation of data artefacts, including data modelling, data integration, data storage, and data governance based on industry best practices and client-specific requirements.  

• Hands-on experience on data modelling techniques to create Enterprise Data Models  

• Implementing data management concepts (Metadata Management, Data Quality, Data Testing)  

• Conduct assessment of existing data architectures, identify areas of improvement, and recommend remediation plans to optimise data management process and systems.  

•  Develop data migration strategies and oversee the execution of data migration activities, ensuring data integrity and minimal disruption to client operations.  

To qualify for the role, you must have. 

• Strong academic record including a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field.  

• Proven experience, 7 years as a Data Architect, Data Solutions Architect, or similar role in a consulting environment.  

• Strong hands-on experience on various cloud services like ADF/Lambda, ADLS/S3, Security, Monitoring, Governance & Compliance.  

• Hands-on Experience to design platform and build Databricks based solution on any cloud platform as well as design and build solution powered by DBT models and integrate with databricks.  

• Must have good: 

• End-to-End design solution on cloud platform.  

• Knowledge of Data Engineering concept and related services of cloud.  

• Experience in Python and Spark and setting up development best practices.  

• Knowledge of docker and Kubernetes.  

• Experience with claims-based authentication (SAML/OAuth/OIDC), MFA, RBAC, SSO etc.    

• Knowledge of cloud security controls including tenant isolation, encryption at rest, encryption in transit, key management, vulnerability assessments, application firewalls, SIEM, etc.       

Ideally, you will also have 

• Effectively communicate complex technical concepts and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders, including C-level executives and business leaders, to facilitate decision-making and secure buy-in.  

• The ability to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our Databricks platform.  

• Work closely with our data engineering team to ensure that our Databricks platform is optimized for performance, scalability, and reliability.  

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of our data pipeline and data architecture.  

• Develop and maintain documentation for our Databricks platform, including architecture diagrams, deployment guides, and operational procedures.  

• Experience in a Platform architecture role using service and hosting solutions such as private/public cloud IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS platforms.   

• Provide guidance and support to our data engineering team on Databricks-related issues.  

• Maintains close awareness of new and emerging technologies and their potential application for service offerings and products.  

What we look for 

• Project management skills: The ability to lead projects and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.  

• Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying informed about the latest industry trends, tools, and techniques in Datbricks Platform Architecture, with a passion for educating and mentoring others.  

• Collaboration: The ability to work closely with cross-functional teams to develop our Databricks platform, ensure it is integrated with our other systems and technologies and deploy advanced machine learning models, ensuring alignment with business objectives and seamless integration into client operations. 

• Communication: The skill to effectively communicate complex analytical findings and model results to stakeholders, translating data-driven insights into business language that informs decision-making. 

What working at EY offers 

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings, and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer: 

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around 

• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career. 

• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you. 

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include: 

• Pension 

• Maternity & Paternity leave 

• Discounted health insurance 

• Bike to work Scheme 

• Web Doctor - Free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family 

• Recognition Awards 

• The purchase of additional annual leave 

• Cash incentives for referrals 

• Hybrid Working 

• Work Mobile 

• Free Gym membership 

• TECH MBA paid by EY 

• Travel Pass 

• Wellness rooms Available in some offices 

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.  

Career Progression 

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one. 

• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. 

• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. 

• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. 

• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. 

• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees. 

About EY 

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise, and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities, and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. 

Inclusion & Diversity 

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients. 

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.  

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process. 

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. 

Join us in building a better working world. That’s Why, EY.  

Apply now. 

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