Databricks Solution Architect

Lead solution design for large-scale, enterprise-grade Databricks and Azure data platforms—including ingestion, transformation, governance, and AI/ML integration.

Define scalable architectures leveraging Databricks (Delta Lake, MLflow, Unity Catalog, Spark) and Azure services (Data Lake, Synapse, Data Factory, DevOps).

Partner with clients to define cloud migration and modernization strategies aligned with their business and data objectives.

Provide thought leadership on Databricks best practices, data mesh, data governance, and production-grade ML engineering.

Guide delivery teams on architecture patterns, optimization strategies, and implementation excellence.

Develop and maintain a pipeline of Databricks-related opportunities through proactive engagement with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders.

Translate technical capabilities into business value propositions that resonate with client executives.

Work with Databricks and Microsoft Partner Development Managers (PDMs) to identify joint pursuits and co-marketing initiatives.

Track partner metrics and success stories to demonstrate joint business impact and reinforce BDO’s position as a top-tier Databricks partner.

Support internal teams in leveraging alliance incentives and partner programs to accelerate go-to-market outcomes.

Represent BDO Digital’s Data & AI capabilities in industry forums, webinars, and events , building visibility that supports client acquisition and partnership growth.

Collaborate with Databricks and Microsoft to co-develop reference architectures, accelerators, and industry playbooks.

Stay ahead of emerging trends across AI, MLOps, LLMs, and data governance to inform solution strategy.

Mentor junior architects and engineers, contributing to a culture of learning and innovation within the Data & AI practice.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field.

7+ years in data engineering, analytics, or architecture roles, including 3+ years designing or implementing Databricks solutions.

Expert proficiency in Databricks (Delta Lake, Apache Spark, MLflow, Unity Catalog) and Azure (Data Lake, Data Factory, Synapse, DevOps).

Proven ability to translate complex business challenges into actionable data platform architectures.

Exceptional communication and presentation skills with a track record of engaging executives and influencing decision-makers.

Strong consulting acumen: able to balance technical excellence with business context and client value.

Hands-on experience with AWS and/or GCP Databricks environments.

Familiarity with AI/ML, MLOps, and data governance frameworks.

Professional certifications: Databricks Certified Data Engineer / Solution Architect, Microsoft Azure Data Engineer, or similar.

Experience working with or for major cloud or data platform partners (e.g., Microsoft, Databricks, Snowflake).

Exposure to co-sell or joint go-to-market models with technology partners.

The expected range of compensation for this role is $115,000 - $165,000.

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