Solutions Architect – Digital Sovereignty
Core
Technical lead for designing sovereign data and AI architectures for regulated customers in Germany, ensuring data residency and jurisdictional control while leveraging the Databricks platform.
Role type
Senior Solutions Architect (Digital Sovereignty)
Builds
Sovereign reference architectures, proofs of concept, production workloads, and customer-facing demos using AI-assisted development.
Domain
Data & AI, Cloud Infrastructure, Digital Sovereignty, Regulatory Compliance (GDPR, CLOUD Act, NIS2, DORA)
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Solution architecture, technical pre-sales, public cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP), Apache Spark/Databricks, cloud networking & security, object storage & open table formats, regulatory landscape knowledge, C-level communication, Python, SQL, Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform), AI tools usage
Preferred skills
Experience with European/sovereign cloud providers, public sector or regulated industries, hands-on coding ability, ability to 'vibe-code' demos with AI assistance
Technologies
Databricks, Apache Spark, Terraform, MinIO, Delta Lake, Apache Iceberg, Python, SQL
Responsibilities
Design and validate sovereign reference architectures; run complex proofs of concept and pilots; collaborate with sovereign cloud partners on joint solution design; articulate Databricks' position on sovereignty regulations; feed field requirements to Product and Engineering; build repeatable assets like reference architectures and automation templates; conduct workshops and conference talks; turn customer conversations into working prototypes using AI tools.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
