Sr. Specialist Solutions Architect - Data Engineering

Who you are

You have extensive experience as a Solutions Architect, particularly in data engineering, with a focus on big data solutions. Your hands-on production experience with Apache Spark and Python application development sets you apart as a technical leader in the field. You understand the intricacies of pipeline orchestration and performance tuning, enabling you to guide customers effectively through their data engineering challenges.

Your role requires you to be customer-facing, collaborating closely with Solution Architects to ensure that clients receive the best possible support. You are a natural mentor, eager to share your knowledge and help others grow in their technical capabilities. As a Subject Matter Expert, you are committed to continuous learning and development, staying updated on the latest trends and technologies in data engineering.

You thrive in environments where you can provide technical leadership, guiding strategic customers through successful implementations of big data projects. Your expertise in areas such as data lake technology and big data streaming allows you to architect production data pipelines that are efficient and scalable.

Desirable

Experience with advanced data engineering concepts and technologies will be a plus. Familiarity with custom proof of concept content and workload sizing estimation will enhance your ability to assist Solution Architects in technical sales processes.

What you'll do

In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership to customers, guiding them through the architectural design and implementation of big data solutions on the Databricks platform. You will architect production data pipelines, ensuring end-to-end performance testing and optimization. Your ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly will be essential as you work with clients to align their technical roadmaps with their business goals.

You will assist Solution Architects with advanced aspects of the technical sale, including creating custom proof of concept content and estimating workload sizing. Your contributions will help improve the overall customer experience and drive successful outcomes for big data projects.

As you establish yourself as a leading technical expert, you will provide tutorials and training to both customers and internal teams, enhancing their understanding of data engineering best practices. Your role will also involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that customer needs are met and that solutions are implemented effectively.

What we offer

At Databricks, you will be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration. We offer opportunities for professional growth and development, including mentorship programs and access to internal training resources. Our culture encourages continuous learning, allowing you to expand your technical skills and expertise in data engineering.

You will have the chance to work on impactful projects that shape the future of big data solutions. We believe in empowering our employees to take ownership of their work and contribute to the success of our customers. Join us in transforming the way organizations leverage data to drive business outcomes.