Solutions Architect

Databricks

Solutions Architect guiding Databricks customers in adopting cloud-based data and AI solutions. Designing architectures, proofs of concept, integrations, and demos across public cloud platforms.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $180,000 - $247,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and architecting distributed data systems, with proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Scala, Java, SQL, or R. Capable of providing technical leadership and support for Databricks Data and AI solutions while effectively communicating with customers and stakeholders.

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Technical LeadershipDistributed Data Systems ArchitectureProgramming Proficiency in Python, Scala, Java, SQL, or RPublic Cloud Solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP)Databricks Certification

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Hard Skills

Distributed Data SystemsData Engineering TechnologiesData WarehousingMachine Learning TechnologiesProgramming in PythonProgramming in ScalaProgramming in JavaProgramming in SQLProgramming in R

Soft Skills

Customer-Facing CommunicationPresentation SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

DatabricksAWSAzureGCP

Certifications & Qualifications

Databricks Certification

Industry Keywords

Big Data ArchitectureProofs of ConceptTechnical GuidesDemo ApplicationsOperational Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaPythonScalaSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical leadership for customers evaluating and adopting Databricks Data and AI solutions
Consult on big data architecture and implement proofs of concept for strategic customer, data science, and machine learning projects
Validate integrations with cloud services and third-party applications
Build and present reference architectures, technical guides, and demo applications
Provide escalated support for critical customer operational issues
Evangelize Databricks open-source projects across developer communities through meetups, conferences, and webinars
Support fellow Solutions Architects and drive cross-functional relationships
Travel to customers up to 30%

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years in a customer-facing pre-sales, technical architecture, or consulting role
Experience designing and architecting distributed data systems
Programming and debugging proficiency in at least one of Python, Scala, Java, SQL, or R
Experience building solutions with public cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
Experience with data engineering technologies, data warehousing, or data science and machine learning technologies
Comfort communicating through presentations, whiteboarding, architecture discussions, and platform demonstrations
Degree in a quantitative discipline is preferred, not required
Databricks Certification is nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance bonus eligibility
Equity eligibility
Comprehensive benefits and perks