Job DescriptionTITLE: Databricks Solution Architect POSITION TYPE: Full Time (W2)LOCATION: Frisco, TX (onsite)WHOwe'relooking for: We arelookingfor aDatabricks Solution Architect who will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of modern data and AI solutions for our enterprise clients. This is a technical leadership role responsible for translating complex customer requirements into scalable Databricks based architectures, driving pre-sales proposals, and building high performing technical teams. You will work with clients, sales teams, and delivery organizations to architect solutions that leverage the full Databricks platform, including Lakehouse, Unity Catalog, AI/ML tools, and data governance capabilities.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise with the Databricks platform, 10+ years of experience with data platform technologies, and a proven track record architecting and delivering enterprise data solutions. You combine technical depth with strong communication skills and a passion for customer success.
Future Duties & Responsibilities - In this role, you will own the technical vision and execution of Databricks solutions, serving as the primary architect and thought leader for customers and internal teams.
Roleand Responsibilities: Architecture and Solution Design
- Conduct current state assessments of customer data environments and deliver future state architecture recommendations leveraging Databricks Lakehouse, Unity Catalog, and AI/ML capabilities.
- Design enterprise grade data solutions covering data ingestion, transformation, governance, analytics, and AI/ML workloads using Databricks SQL, Apache Spark, Delta Lake, and Mosaic AI.
- Develop data models and data product strategies aligned with customer business objectives and data maturity.
- Create detailed technical specifications, architecture diagrams, and implementation roadmaps for complex multi team engagements.
Pre Sales and Proposal Leadership
- Lead technical discovery sessions with enterprise prospects to understand data infrastructure, pain points, and strategic priorities.
- Author technical sections of proposals, RFPs, and SOWs that clearly articulate solutions and value propositions.
- Deliver compelling technical presentations and proof of concept demonstrations to executive and technical audiences.
- Partner with sales teams to identify technical risks, scope solutions accurately, and structure deals for delivery success.
Team Building and Delivery Leadership
- Build and mentor high performing technical teams of data engineers, data analysts, and junior architects.
- Lead solution delivery from kickoff through production deployment, ensuring quality, schedule, and customer satisfaction.
- Establish technical standards, best practices, and governance for Databricks implementations across the organization.
- Support customer enablement and knowledge transfer to ensure sustainable solutions and long term success.
Platform and Product Expertise
- Drive adoption of Databricks AI tools including AI Dev Kit, Genie Code, and Genie for democratizing AI/ML development and analytics.
- Architect governance and security solutions using Unity Catalog, table access controls, and data lineage capabilities.
- Guide customers on Databricks best practices for warehouse optimization, cost management, and performance tuning.
- Stay current on Databricks roadmap and emerging capabilities, translating innovations into customer opportunities.
RequiredExperience and Education:- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- 10+ years of experience architecting and implementing enterprise data solutions with modern data platforms.
- 3+ years of hands on experience with Databricks platform, including Lakehouse, Unity Catalog, Delta Lake, and Delta Live Tables.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their data services.
- Strong technical foundation in data engineering, SQL, Apache Spark, Python, and distributed computing concepts.
- Experience building data models, designing ETL/ELT pipelines, and implementing governance frameworks for enterprise data management.
- Demonstrated expertise in machine learning operations, AI/ML use cases, and modern AI platforms.
- Proven experience leading technical teams and mentoring junior architects and engineers.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to executive stakeholders and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Experience scoping large enterprise engagements and managing technical delivery across multiple work streams.
Preferred Qualifications:- Databricks certification (Databricks Certified Associate Data Engineer or Databricks Certified Professional Data Engineer).
- Background in pre sales or customer facing technical roles within a consulting or systems integrator environment.
- Knowledge of Databricks partner ecosystem and integration capabilities with tools like Tableau, Power BI, and Apache Airflow.
- Experience with data governance frameworks and compliance requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, SOX).
- Track record of building repeatable solutions and accelerators that drive customer value and operational efficiency.
- 1-2 years experience in Retail and commerical QSR
Necessary Skillsand Attributes: - Self-motivatedindividual with the ability to thrive in ateam-based orindependent environment.
- Detail-orientedwith strongorganization skills.
- Ability to work inafast-paced environment.
- Limitedsupervisionand the exercise of discretion.
- Strong problem solving skills and ability to work through ambiguity and technical complexity.
- Consulting or systems-integration experience, including the ability to work across multiple teams and delivery workstreams with strong communication skills.
Physical Demands: Thephysicaldemandsdescribed here are representative ofthosethatmust be met by employee tosuccessfully perform theessentialfunctions of thisjob. Reasonable accommodationsmay be madetoenableindividuals with disabilities toperform the essentialfunctions.
Whileperforming theduties of this job, the employee isoccasionallyrequired to stand, clean, crawl, kneel, sit,sort, hold,squat,stoop, stand, twist the body, walk, usehands to finger,handle,or feel objects, tools orcontrols, reach with hands and arms,climb stairs or laddersand scaffolding, talk or hear, and lift upto20 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by the jobincludeability to distinguish the nature of objects by usingtheeye. Operatea computer keyboard and view a video displayterminal between 50% -95% of work time, including prolongedperiods of time. Requiresconsiderable (90%+) work utilizinghigh visual acuity/detail,numeric/character distinction, andmoderate hand/finger dexterity.
Performsworkundertime schedules and stress which are normallyperiodic orcyclical, including time sensitive deadlines,intellectualchallenge, some language barriers, and projectmanagementdeadlines.May require working additional timebeyond normalschedule andperiodic travel.
WHATwe'll bring: Duringyourinterview process, our team can fill you in on all thedetailsof our industry-competitive benefits and careerdevelopmentopportunities. A few highlightsinclude:
- MedicalPlans
- DentalPlans
- Vision Plan
- Life &Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Short-TermDisability
- Long-Term Disability
- Critical Illness/Accident/ Hospital Indemnity/ IdentityTheft Protection
- 401(k)
WHATyoushould know: Thisjobdescriptionis designed to cover the main responsibilitiesand duties of therole but is not designed to be acomprehensive listof all.
