Databricks Solution Architect (Data & AI)
Core
Design end-to-end Databricks Lakehouse architectures and AI solutions for large, client-driven implementation projects across Azure, AWS, or GCP.
Role type
Senior Solution Architect (Data & AI)
Builds
Databricks Lakehouse architectures, AI/LLM solutions (RAG, agentic workflows), and migration paths from legacy platforms.
Domain
Data Engineering & AI on Cloud Platforms
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Databricks Lakehouse architecture, Apache Spark, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Python, SQL, Cloud Platform (Azure/AWS/GCP), Kafka/Event Hubs/Kinesis/Flink, Terraform, CI/CD, Mosaic AI, MLflow, RAG, Model Serving
Preferred skills
Databricks Solution Architect Champion certification, Data Engineer Professional, Generative AI Engineer Associate, Machine Learning Professional, Scala
Technologies
Databricks, Apache Spark, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Python, SQL, Terraform, Kafka, Flink, MLflow, Mosaic AI
Responsibilities
Design end-to-end Databricks Lakehouse architectures covering ingestion, medallion modeling, serving, governance, and cost control; Lead discovery and architecture workshops with client executives; Partner with sales on pursuits, RFPs, proposals, and proofs of concept; Define target architectures and migration paths; Architect governance with Unity Catalog; Design AI solutions including RAG and LLMOps; Guide delivery teams through build and go-live; Conduct performance tuning and FinOps reviews.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with client-facing responsibilities
