Hybrid

Vienna | Full time

Your position

As our Senior Databricks Platform Architect, you will take technical ownership of the evolution of our Databricks platform and help define where we go next. You will work hands-on with the platform, introduce new capabilities, and ensure it remains secure, scalable, cost-efficient, and production-ready. You will be the technical go-to person for Databricks, working closely with Data Engineers, Cloud Engineers, Product Owners and external implementation partners. From architecture decisions to troubleshooting complex issues, you will combine technical direction with pragmatic, hands-on execution. Databricks evolves quickly, and we want our platform to evolve with it. You will have the opportunity to evaluate new capabilities, decide what makes sense for our environment, and bring the most valuable ones into production.

Your tasks

• Building, configuring, and continuously improving our Databricks platform, with a strong focus on scalability, reliability, and production readiness
• Introducing and implementing new Databricks capabilities, including Lakeflow, Unity Catalog and Spark Declarative Pipelines
• Developing scalable Python and Spark frameworks and modern data ingestion architectures within Databricks
• Optimizing the Databricks platform across performance, security, governance, observability, and cost
• Automating Databricks deployments and platform operations using Azure DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code

Our tech stack

• Databricks • Apache Spark • Python • Delta Lake • Lakeflow • Spark Declarative Pipelines • Unity Catalog • Azure • Azure DevOps • Git • SQL • SAP S/4HANA

Your profile

• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or a related field — or equivalent practical experience
• Several years of hands-on experience with Databricks, Apache Spark and Python
• Strong understanding of Lakehouse architecture, Delta Lake and distributed data processing
• Experience designing or operating enterprise data platforms in Azure
• Good knowledge of Unity Catalog, platform security, governance and CI/CD
• The ability to move between architecture and hands-on implementation
• A pragmatic mindset and the confidence to take technical ownership and make decisions

Languages: English – fluent

Our offer

The annual gross salary for this full-time position starts at €70,000.00, with a competitive package based on qualifications, experience, and market values.

Flexibility: Possibility of home office and flexible, trust-based working hours

Mobility: Annual public transport pass (Wiener Linien)

Health: Sponsorship of sporting events, platform for mental & physical health (Mavie)

Plus: Our own café and daily food allowance for numerous restaurants (Europlaza), corporate benefits platform

In addition to these local benefits for Vienna, we also offer you many global benefits .

Do you want to take the next step?

Please apply online in English, as applications by e-mail cannot be considered for data protection reasons. Here you can find all the details about our application process.

At RHI Magnesita, everyone is welcome! We embrace diversity in all forms and evaluate applications solely based on qualifications and experience. If you share our passion for shaping tomorrow’s world, we’d love to hear from you, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We also actively encourage individuals with disabilities to submit their application.

Do you have more questions?

Saradha Selvendran (Shar) (People Engagement, Employer branding & DEI Partner)

E-Mail: talent.europe@rhimagnesita.com

About RHI Magnesita

As the global leader in refractories, we supply advanced products, technologies and services essential for high-temperature industrial processes in sectors such as steel, cement, and glass. With around 20,000 employees and production sites across the globe, we are committed to fostering innovation, sustainability, and market leadership. By leading the industry in reducing emissions and supporting our customers' transitions to greener solutions, we are shaping tomorrow’s world.

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