Databricks Senior Delivery Leader/ Solutions Architect

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Description: Join our dynamic Data & AI practice as a Databricks Senior Delivery Leader/ Solutions Architect, where you’ll lead client-facing data transformation initiatives across industries.

You will guide high-performing teams to design and implement scalable data solutions leveraging Databricks and cloud-native tools. This role blends technical leadership with strategic oversight, shaping the future of data platforms for some of our most high-impact clients and guiding our teams in modern approaches and best practices.

You’ll have the opportunity to leverage the latest tools to enable our clients with modern, AI ready Data Platforms.

Our Databricks practice continues to go from strength to strength, having just been 5 partner of the year awards at Databricks 2025 Global Partner Awards, including Global Partner of the Year 2025 (for the seventh consecutive year!), and APJ Industry Leader Partner of the Year 2025.

We are embedding Gen AI into the solutions we deliver for our clients, and in how we deliver them, making Accenture’s Data & AI team a fantastic place to make an impact and grow your career.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and mentor cross-functional data engineering teams to deliver end-to-end Databricks solutions.
Collaborate with clients and SMEs to architect scalable, secure, and efficient data platforms.
Own project delivery, stakeholder communication, and issue resolution across cloud data engagements.
Enforce best practices around data governance, observability, and CI/CD pipelines.
Drive innovation by evaluating emerging data technologies and promoting continuous learning.

Key Skills

Deep expertise in Databricks (DLT, Unity Catalog, Workflows, SQL Warehouse).
Strong Python, PySpark, and SQL experience for ETL and data transformation pipelines.
Hands-on with CI/CD (Databricks Asset Bundle or equivalent), DataOps, and DevOps workflows.
Experience with data security (RBAC, row/column-level security policies).
Proven leadership in managing distributed teams and complex stakeholder environments.
Location: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra

Benefits of working at Accenture:

18 weeks paid parental leave
Long & short-term career break opportunities
Structured career development program
Local and international career opportunities.
Certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace™
Flexible Work Arrangements - centered around Accenture’s Truly Human ethos and our commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our people.
We are proud to be in the top 3 of last year’s Diversity & Inclusion Index!
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