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DatabricksSolutions Architect - Digital Native Business (DNB)
Databricks, known as the Data and AI company, seeks a Solutions Architect to drive technical strategy and platform adoption for digital native business customers. Serving more…
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Databricks, known as the Data and AI company, seeks a Solutions Architect to drive technical strategy and platform adoption for digital native business customers. Serving more than 20,000 organizations globally, Databricks provides a unified platform featuring Lakehouse, Unity Catalog, and other data tools. In this remote position, the appointed professional will spearhead end-to-end technical strategies, guide architecture discussions, and act as a trusted advisor to technical leaders. This opportunity suits…
Job Description
Databricks, known as the Data and AI company, seeks a Solutions Architect to drive technical strategy and platform adoption for digital native business customers. Serving more than 20,000 organizations globally, Databricks provides a unified platform featuring Lakehouse, Unity Catalog, and other data tools. In this remote position, the appointed professional will spearhead end-to-end technical strategies, guide architecture discussions, and act as a trusted advisor to technical leaders.
This opportunity suits an experienced technologist who can combine strategic vision with hands-on capabilities in Python and SQL. The role involves leading competitive sales scenarios, building custom solutions, cultivating a domain specialization, and coordinating cross-functional resources. Candidates should possess a strong background in distributed data systems and public cloud deployments.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end technical strategies for assigned accounts from discovery to production deployment
- Lead complex architectural discussions covering machine learning, artificial intelligence, data engineering, and real-time analytics
- Advise customer engineering leads, architects, and directors as a trusted technical consultant
- Deliver custom solutions to secure technical wins against competing platforms
- Cultivate a technical specialization to serve as a resource and domain expert for the team
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including partners and specialist architects to resolve customer challenges
- Provide structured feedback on product requirements and competitive gaps to influence product direction
Requirements
- Minimum of six years of experience in technical pre-sales, solutions architecture, data engineering, or a senior hands-on technical role
- Strong coding abilities in Python and SQL with capability in live coding, solution building, and debugging
- Deep expertise in distributed data systems architecture such as lakehouse patterns, streaming architectures, and scalable pipelines
- Demonstrated ability to achieve proficiency on the Databricks platform rapidly
- Experience managing public cloud production deployments on AWS, Azure, or GCP with attention to governance and security
- Track record of growing consumption and driving platform adoption within client accounts
Qualifications
- Bachelor or Master degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a quantitative discipline
- Databricks certifications including Data Engineer, Machine Learning, or Platform
- Familiarity with alternative platforms like Snowflake, Azure Synapse, or AWS native services
- Background working at a cloud provider or data and AI enterprise
- Industry domain expertise in areas such as financial services, media, retail, or healthcare
Core Skills
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and perks tailored to employee needs
- Eligibility for equity and annual performance bonuses
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Is this position remote?
Yes, the posting explicitly lists the location as remote.
What is the salary range for this role?
The local pay range is USD 180,000 to 247,500 per year, which may also include eligibility for equity and annual performance bonuses.
What experience level is required?
Candidates must have six or more years of experience in solutions architecture, data engineering, technical pre-sales, or a senior hands-on technical role.
How can I apply for this position?
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