Sr Solutions Architect; Databricks

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This role is for a Sr. Solutions Architect who will be passionate about data with both solution architecture and hands-on Databricks engineering skills. Initially, the role will be hybrid, architecting and helping teams build their Databricks data processing pipelines, with the goal of teaching and mentoring them to be self-sufficient. As capabilities are established, responsibilities will shift toward a traditional architecture role.

This position will be instrumental in implementing state-of-the-art analytics solutions and assisting with the migration of on-premises solutions (e.g., Data Warehouse, Data Lakes, ODSs) to Databricks. It is critical in establishing a solid foundation for data management, ensuring that data is organized, accessible, secure, governed, and aligned with business objectives.

The Sr. Solutions Architect (Databricks) will:

• Help establish a cloud-based data management platform (focusing on Databricks) that supports the Medallion Architecture and integrates operational processes, data integration, data warehousing, business intelligence, and advanced analytics (e.g., AI/ML).
• Lead and mentor engineering teams by working side-by-side to help develop robust solutions and provide guidance on best practices for processing, storing, and accessing data in the cloud.
• Define and implement migration strategies to modernize existing data-centric solutions in the cloud, coaching teams through the transformation process.
• Ensure alignment to established standards, principles, patterns, guidelines, security and processes critical for successful cloud adoption and proper governance.
• Partner with Data and AI architects to influence architectural patterns and best practices, and actively apply them in solution design.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions, collaborating closely with product owners and managers to ensure successful implementation throughout the product lifecycle.
• Develop future state roadmaps for products and technologies that align with and enable business objectives, ensuring a clear vision for data evolution.
• Evaluate and strategically integrate emerging technologies for data management, storage, analytics, and related tools, contributing to future-state architectural decisions.

• Databricks proficiency: Strong, hands-on experience using the Databricks platform and its tools like Delta Lake, Delta Live Tables, Databricks SQL, etc.
• Cloud platform expertise: Proven experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or another major provider like AWS or Azure
• Data & Engineering Practices: Hands-on experience with data pipelines (Python, Spark, ETL/ELT, APIs) and modern agile practices, including CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and automated testing.
• Data-centric solutions: At least 3-5 years of direct experience in implementing and developing data-centric solutions such as Data Lakes, Operational Data Stores, and Data Warehouses using industry best-practice architectural patterns
• Solution Architecture: Practical experience working within an Enterprise Architecture framework. Requires a solid understanding of architecture principles and patterns gained through direct application or close collaboration, with a desire to grow into a full-time architectural role.
• Communication and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear architectural documentation and effectively convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including engineers, managers, and project stakeholders.
• Educational background: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field and 8+ years of relatable IT experience. A combination of education and experience may meet requirements.
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