# Databricks Data Quality & Remediation Architect Lead — iO Associates

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Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE (remote)
Type: contract · Level: lead
Monthly salary: AED 36,000 to 60,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-08-17
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## Description

Databricks Data Quality & Remediation Architect / Lead

Location: Remote - UAE | Abu Dhabi preferred
Contract: 6 months initially, with strong likelihood of extension
Rate: Competitive, depending on experience
Start: ASAP

Our client is a leading organisation in the UAE delivering a major enterprise data transformation programme, and they are looking for a Databricks Data Quality & Remediation Architect / Lead Developer to help design and lead the delivery of a new enterprise-scale data quality platform.

This is a senior, hands-on role combining Databricks architecture, data engineering and technical leadership.
What You'll Do

• Design and implement a scalable Data Quality & Remediation Engine on Databricks.

• Define architecture across data profiling, quality rules, exception management, root-cause analysis and remediation.

• Build a metadata-driven data-quality framework.

• Define Bronze, Silver and Gold processing layers.

• Work with Data Governance teams and Data Stewards on Critical Data Elements and data-quality processes.

• Support Microsoft Purview integration, governance, lineage and auditability.

• Lead the development team and provide hands-on technical direction.

• Own data-quality reporting, including quality KPIs, exceptions and remediation activity.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years' experience in data engineering, Databricks or related roles.

• Ideally 2+ years in a Lead or Architect position.

• Strong hands-on Databricks experience.

• Excellent Python and PySpark skills.

• Strong knowledge of Databricks Lakehouse, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Workflows, Lakeflow and Databricks SQL.

• Experience with Azure Databricks and services such as Data Factory, ADLS Gen2 and Azure DevOps.

• Experience with data quality, governance or remediation solutions.

• Strong technical leadership and stakeholder-management skills.

Desirable

• Microsoft Purview.

• SAP S/4HANA, SAP BW or Oracle Fusion.

• MLflow, Mosaic AI or Databricks Asset Bundles.

• Enterprise data governance and lineage.

Why Apply?

You'll have the opportunity to shape the architecture of a major enterprise data platform, lead delivery and work on complex data-quality challenges at scale.

The programme is expected to continue beyond the initial six-month contract, offering strong potential for long-term engagement.

If you're an experienced Databricks Lead or Architect looking for a technically challenging project where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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## Requirements

5+ years' experience in data engineering, Databricks or related roles; ideally 2+ years in a Lead or Architect position; strong hands-on Databricks experience; excellent Python and PySpark skills; strong knowledge of Databricks Lakehouse, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Workflows, Lakeflow and Databricks SQL; experience with Azure Databricks and services such as Data Factory, ADLS Gen2 and Azure DevOps; experience with data quality, governance or remediation solutions; strong technical leadership and stakeholder-management skills.

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