Databricks Practice Lead / Architect

Kanerika is building out a dedicated Databricks delivery practice and is looking for a Practice Lead / Architect to be the founding technical leader of this group. This is a high-ownership, build-from-scratch role: you will define delivery standards, lead solution architecture for client engagements, support pre-sales and proposal efforts, and mentor a growing team of engineers. You'll be the senior-most technical voice for Databricks both internally and in front of clients.

· Databricks certifications (e.g., Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional, Databricks Certified Solutions Architect).

· Experience with MLflow (experiment tracking, model registry, model serving endpoints), Lakeflow Declarative Pipelines and Lakeflow Connect for managed ingestion, Databricks SQL and AI/BI Genie for analytics use cases, Databricks Vector Search for RAG pipelines, and Mosaic AI for LLM fine-tuning and agent frameworks.

· Exposure to consulting/IT services delivery models and multi-client engagement management.

· Familiarity with complementary tools in the modern data stack (dbt, Airflow, Fivetran, Kafka, etc.).

· Within 3 months: Delivery standards, architecture templates, and a reference solution are in place; actively supporting live pre-sales conversations.

· Within 6 months: First client engagement(s) delivered or in active delivery with the practice's standards applied; hiring plan for the broader team is executing.

· Within 12 months: Kanerika is recognized by clients and prospects as having a credible, mature Databricks delivery capability, with a repeatable pre-sales-to-delivery motion.

· Work with a passionate and innovative team in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

· Gain hands-on experience in content marketing with exposure to real-world projects.

· Opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and enhance your marketing skills.

· Contribute to exciting initiatives and make an impact from day one.

· Competitive stipend and potential for growth within the company.

· Recognized for excellence in data and AI solutions with industry awards and accolades.

Employee Benefits:

1. Culture:

i. Open Door Policy: Encourages open communication and accessibility to management.

ii. Open Office Floor Plan: Fosters a collaborative and interactive work environment.

iii. Flexible Working Hours: Allows employees to have flexibility in their work schedules.

iv. Employee Referral Bonus: Rewards employees for referring qualified candidates.

v. Appraisal Process Twice a Year: Provides regular performance evaluations and feedback.

2. Inclusivity and Diversity:

a. Hiring practices that promote diversity: Ensures a diverse and inclusive workforce.

b. Mandatory POSH training: Promotes a safe and respectful work environment.

3. Health Insurance and Wellness Benefits:

a. GMC and Term Insurance: Offers medical coverage and financial protection.

b. Health Insurance: Provides coverage for medical expenses.

c. Disability Insurance: Offers financial support in case of disability.

4. Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits:

a. Company-sponsored family events: Creates opportunities for employees and their families to bond.

b. Generous Parental Leave: Allows parents to take time off after the birth or adoption of a child.

c. Family Medical Leave: Offers leave for employees to take care of family members' medical needs.

5. Perks and Time-Off Benefits:

a. Company-sponsored outings: Organizes recreational activities for employees.

b. Gratuity: Provides a monetary benefit as a token of appreciation.

c. Provident Fund: Helps employees save for retirement.

d. Generous PTO: Offers more than the industry standard for paid time off.

e. Paid sick days: Allows employees to take paid time off when they are unwell.

f. Paid holidays: Gives employees paid time off for designated holidays.

g. Bereavement Leave: Provides time off for employees to grieve the loss of a loved one.

6. Professional Development Benefits:

a. L&D with FLEX- Enterprise Learning Repository: Provides access to a learning repository for professional development.

b. Mentorship Program: Offers guidance and support from experienced professionals.

c. Job Training: Provides training to enhance job-related skills.

d. Professional Certification Reimbursements: Assists employees in obtaining professional certifications.

e. Promote from Within: Encourages internal growth and advancement opportunities.