We are looking for an experienced
AI Architect
with strong expertise in
Databricks, Data Engineering, Machine Learning, and Cloud-based AI solutions
to lead the design and implementation of scalable AI/ML platforms and intelligent data solutions. The ideal candidate will define enterprise AI architecture, drive modern data and AI transformation initiatives, and work closely with business, engineering, and analytics teams to deliver high-impact solutions.
This role requires a solid understanding of
end-to-end AI/ML lifecycle
,
Lakehouse architecture
,
Databricks ecosystem
, and the ability to translate business use cases into production-ready AI solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement enterprise AI/ML architecture using Databricks Lakehouse Platform.
Define scalable solutions for data ingestion, feature engineering, model training, deployment, monitoring, and governance.
Architect and optimize AI/ML pipelines using Databricks, Spark, Python, SQL, and cloud-native services.
Lead the setup of MLOps / LLMOps frameworks for model lifecycle management, CI/CD, model registry, and automated deployment.
Work with business stakeholders to identify and prioritize AI/ML use cases, including predictive analytics, NLP, recommendation engines, and generative AI.
Build and guide architecture for LLM / Generative AI solutions, including RAG, vector databases, prompt orchestration, and model integration where applicable.
Establish best practices for data quality, security, compliance, observability, scalability,



and responsible AI.
Collaborate with Data Engineers, Data Scientists, Product Owners, and Cloud teams to ensure solution alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
Provide technical leadership in selecting AI/ML tools, frameworks, and cloud services aligned to business and platform strategy.
Support architecture reviews, technical design workshops, PoCs, and enterprise AI roadmap planning.
Required Skills & Experience
8- 15 years of experience in Data / AI / Analytics architecture, with strong exposure to enterprise-scale implementations.
Hands-on experience with Databricks including:
Databricks Lakehouse
Delta Lake
Unity Catalog
MLflow
Databricks Workflows
Model Serving / Feature Store (preferred)
Strong programming experience in
Python, PySpark, SQL
, and AI/ML solution development. Solid experience in designing and deploying
Machine Learning pipelines
in production. Good understanding of
MLOps / LLMOps
, including model versioning, CI/CD, deployment, monitoring, and governance. Experience with
cloud platforms
such as
Azure, AWS, or GCP
, preferably with Databricks integration. Familiarity with
Generative AI / LLM ecosystems
, such as
OpenAI, Hugging Face, LangChain, vector stores, embeddings, and RAG architectures
. Strong understanding of data engineering, ETL/ELT, distributed computing, and data platform modernization. Experience in solution architecture, technical governance, and stakeholder engagement.
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📌 Ai Architect - Databricks (Sydney)
🏢 Unison Group
📍 Sydney