Position: Azure -Data Solution Designer Location: London, UK (Hybrid-2/3 days a week from office) 6 months contract positionThe RoleData Solution Designer Enterprise Data PlatformsRole Purpose: The Data Solution Designer is responsible for the end-to-end design of enterprise data solutions and platforms. The role owns architectural patterns, metadata frameworks, lineage models, and overall solution design, while remaining technically hands-on enough to ensure designs are executable on Databricks.Key Responsibilities:Design enterprise-scale data solutions, including metadata-driven processing, lineage models, and control frameworksDefine logical and physical data architectures across Raw, Generic, and Business layersOwn and evolve data platform frameworks, standards, and architectural patternsProvide technical leadership and design guidance across multiple Agile delivery squadsDesign and support Databricks workflows, including orchestration and troubleshootingContribute to and review Python-based framework code where requiredEnsure solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with enterprise architecture standardsCore AccountabilitiesTranslate business requirements into scalable data solution designs Define data modelling standards, governance rules, and architectural constraints Design metadata structures and configuration-driven frameworks Lead platform-level design decisions and technical direction Create workflow orchestration patterns within Databricks Skills & Experience RequiredStrong experience in Azure data platforms and associated services Proven expertise in Databricks (design, workflows, optimisation) Solid understanding of data architecture principles (data modelling, lineage, metadata) Experience designing enterprise data platforms and frameworks Hands-on experience with Python and Spark (PySpark preferred) Experience working in Agile environments with distributed teams Strong problem-solving and solution design capabilities Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Nice to HaveExperience with metadata-driven architectures Exposure to data governance and data quality frameworks Prior experience in large-scale enterprise environmentsJBRP1_UKTJ