TL;DR

Senior Solutions Architect (Fintech): Leading technical adoption of the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform for financial services clients with an accent on distributed data systems, AI integration, and cloud-native architecture. Focus on designing scalable big data solutions, executing proof-of-concepts, and establishing yourself as a trusted advisor to strategic customers.

Location: Must be based in the US (preference for East Coast locations including Atlanta, Chicago, New York, or North Carolina)

Salary: $219,100 – $301,300 USD

Company

Databricks is a global leader in data and AI, providing a unified Data Intelligence Platform for analytics, engineering, and machine learning.

What you will do

  • Partner with sales teams to drive technical adoption and solve complex business problems.
  • Consult on big data architecture and execute strategic proof of concepts for key customers.
  • Validate integrations between the platform and existing cloud or third-party ecosystems.
  • Develop and present reference architectures and application demonstrations.
  • Advocate for open source projects like Spark, Delta Lake, and MLflow within the developer community.
  • Travel to client sites as required within the assigned territory.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in a customer-facing pre-sales or consulting role.
  • Proven expertise in big data technologies, data engineering, and analytics.
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language: Python, SQL, Scala, Java, or R.
  • Experience designing and architecting distributed data systems on public cloud providers (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Strong background in data warehousing (OLTP/OLAP/DSS) and data engineering tools.
  • Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related engineering field.

Nice to have

  • Experience working with Global System Integrators or financial services data providers.
  • Strong background in AI and machine learning workflows.
  • Active presence in technical communities, meetups, or webinars.

Culture & Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits and perks package tailored to the region.
  • Opportunity to work with creators of Apache Spark and Delta Lake.
  • Commitment to a diverse and inclusive culture with strong EEO standards.
  • Performance-based bonuses and equity eligibility.