Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent
7+ years of experience in Data Engineering
10+ years of consulting experience, preferably with data platforms
Completion of 6-8 hands-on projects with Databricks in production
Proven experience with Databricks, Spark, Delta Lake, MLflow
Strong proficiency in Python and/or SQL for data engineering
Responsibilities
Lead customer engagements to design and optimize Databricks architectures
Develop scalable ETL/ELT pipelines and integrate with cloud platforms
Guide customers on data governance and security best practices
Consult on architecture and best practices for leveraging Databricks features
Assist with productionalizing data pipelines and machine learning workflows
Provide escalated technical support for operational issues
Collaborate with internal and Databricks teams to meet engagement goals
Document technical designs and lessons learned
Benefits
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge data technologies
Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams
Chance to lead high-impact client engagements
Professional development and growth opportunities
Ability to influence data strategy for multiple clients
Full Job Description
Everforth ECS is seeking a Sr. Databricks Solutions Architect to join our team in Huntsville, Alabama. This position is contingent upon contract award.
As a member of our team, you will work with customers on short- to medium-term engagements, providing technical guidance, architecture, and hands-on support to ensure they maximize value from their Databricks environments. You will collaborate with clients to design, implement, and optimize data pipelines, analytics workflows, and machine learning solutions, all while delivering exceptional customer service and consulting expertise.
Responsibilities
Lead customer engagements to design, build, and optimize Databricks-based architectures for advanced analytics, data engineering, and machine learning workloads.
Develop scalable ETL/ELT pipelines and integrate with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Guide customers on data governance, security, and compliance best practices within Databricks environments.
Consult on architecture, reference implementations, and best practices for leveraging Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, MLflow, and related Databricks capabilities.
Assist customers with productionalizing data pipelines, machine learning workflows, and AI-driven applications.
Provide escalated technical support for customer operational issues and help troubleshoot complex platform or workflow challenges.
Collaborate with internal and Databricks teams, including Engineers, Architects, Project Managers, and Customer Success teams, to ensure engagement goals are met.
Document technical designs, architecture patterns, deployment procedures, and lessons learned.
Stay current on Databricks platform features, distributed computing trends, and emerging big data technologies.
Deliver solutions that improve performance, scalability, and operational efficiency while meeting customer business objectives.
Support Professional Services and Managed Services initiatives as needed, ensuring billable deliverables meet customer expectations.
US Top Secret Clearance required.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
7+ years of experience in Data Engineering.
10+ years of consulting experience, preferably in data platform or analytics-focused engagements.
Completion of 6-8 hands-on projects with Databricks in production environments.
Proven experience with Databricks, including Spark, Delta Lake, MLflow, and cloud integration.
Strong proficiency in Python and/or SQL for data engineering and analytics.
Deep understanding of distributed computing concepts and Apache Spark runtime internals.
Hands-on experience designing and deploying end-to-end big data and machine learning solutions.
Familiarity with data modeling, performance tuning, and production-grade pipeline design.
Experience working directly with customers in a consulting or professional services capacity.
Ability to manage technical scope, timelines, and delivery while maintaining excellent customer communication.
Willingness to travel up to 30% for customer engagements.
About ECS
ECS is a leading provider of digital solutions and services to the federal government. The company was founded in 2001 by Roy Kapani and has since grown to become a trusted partner to a wide range of government agencies. ECS offers a broad range of services, including cloud computing, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. The company has been recognized for its innovative solutions and has won numerous awards, including the AWS Public Sector Partner of the Year award.
