Cloud Data Architect
Posted 19 Sep 2026
Advertised as “EY - GDS Consulting - AI and DATA - Cloud Data Architect - Databricks - Executive Director”
BranchFactor Summary
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- Expected experience
- 15–20 yrs
- Management level
- People management
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyComputer Science, Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
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Job Name-GDS Consulting Cloud Data Architect – Databricks
Position Summary
The Cloud Data Architect will lead the strategic migration and transformation of enterprise data platforms from legacy systems to modern cloud-native architectures using Databricks. This role is pivotal in enabling scalable, secure, and high-performance data analytics environments for EY clients across sectors.
The architect will be responsible for designing future-state reference architectures, guiding implementation teams, and ensuring alignment with EY’s data modernization strategy. The role demands deep technical expertise, hands-on leadership, and the ability to influence stakeholders across business and technology domains.
The leader will be responsible for accelerating the following:
Strategic Leadership
- Drive the strategic vision for cloud data modernization, leveraging Databricks capabilities within EY
- Lead cross-functional teams across geographies to deliver scalable data solutions that support enterprise transformation.
- Influence client C-suite stakeholders by articulating the business value of cloud-native data architectures. Market Intelligence and Go-To-Market (GTM)
- Monitor industry trends, competitor offerings, and emerging technologies in cloud data platforms to inform solution strategy.
- Collaborate with EY GTM teams to develop differentiated offerings around Databricks.
- Contribute to EY’s market positioning by aligning architecture capabilities with client demand and sector-specific needs.
Sales and Business Development
- Support pre-sales activities including client workshops, RFP responses, and solution demos.
- Partner with account teams to identify opportunities for cloud data transformation and drive pipeline growth.
- Translate client requirements into scalable architecture proposals that align with EY’s delivery capabilities.
Thought Leadership
- Represent EY in industry forums, webinars, and conferences focused on cloud data and analytics.
- Author whitepapers, blogs, and internal knowledge assets on Databricks best practices.
- Mentor junior architects and contribute to EY’s internal capability development programs.
Partnership and Ecosystem Development