Databricks Solution Architect

Company: Wavicledata
Location: Chicago
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

A BIT ABOUT WAVICLEWavicle Data Solutions leverages Cloud, Data & Analytics technologies to deliver complex business & digital transformation solutions to our clients. As a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) with a 40%+ women workforce, Wavicle fosters a diverse & equitable environment where innovative professionals come together as a team and enable our clients to realize their goals in their transformation journey. Our team members collaborate by infusing their creative problem-solving skills, agile working & tech know-how to drive value for our clients.At Wavicle, a Top Workplace award winner, you'll find a challenging and rewarding work environment where our 500+ team members based in the US, India, and Canada work from 42 cities in a remote/hybrid, digitally connected way. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes: healthcare, retirement, life insurance, short/long-term disability, unlimited paid time off, short-term incentive plans (annual bonus), and long-term incentive plans.WHY WAVICLE?Watch here to learn: THE OPPORTUNITYWavicle Data Solutions is looking to add Databricks Solution Architects to our team. Open to perm and contract candidates!As a Databricks Solution Architect, you will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of scalable and optimized solutions that leverage the latest Databricks features.You will work closely with customers, understanding their needs and business drivers, and helping them adopt and optimize Databricks for their analytics, data science, and AI/ML workloads. You will provide thought and technical leadership, ensure best practices, and align customer strategies with Databricks' offerings.You will also be part of a team helping the company identify and build points of view for the market and determine our Databricks Go-To-Market strategy.What You Will Get To Do

• Solution Design: Develop data architecture solutions and reference architectures for customers using Databricks.
• Customer Engagement: Work closely with clients to understand their business goals and technical needs, ensuring optimal use of the Databricks platform.
• Pre-Sales Support: Provide technical expertise during the pre-sales process, conducting workshops and proof-of-concept (POC) projects.
• Technical Leadership: Lead complex projects involving Databricks integration with cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Performance Optimization: Help customers optimize performance for large-scale data processing, streaming, and machine learning workflows on Databricks.
• Training and Mentorship: Guide customers and internal teams on best practices in data engineering, machine learning, and AI using Databricks.
• Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with engineering, product, and sales teams to deliver successful implementations.
• Market Strategy: Help the company identify market needs, define a Go-To-Market strategy, and execute on that strategy.Qualifications
  • Required Qualifications:
  • Experience: 5+ years of experience in data engineering, data architecture, or related fields. Hands-on experience with Databricks is a must.
  • Cloud Experience: Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), with strong knowledge of cloud-native technologies and services.
  • Programming Skills: Expertise in Python, Scala, and SQL for large-scale data processing.
  • Data Engineering: Experience in designing and implementing data pipelines, ETL processes, Dev/Ops, Security/Ops, and data lakes.
  • Machine Learning: Familiarity with ML workflows and libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and scikit-learn.
  • Big Data Tools: Strong experience with big data tools like Apache Spark, Hadoop, and Delta Lake.
  • Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
    • Preferred Qualifications:
    • Certifications: Databricks certifications or cloud certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, etc.).
    • Experience with Data Governance: Knowledge of data governance, security practices, and compliance in the cloud environment.
      • Key Competencies:
      • Problem-solving mindset
      • Strong customer-facing skills
      • Ability to engage with C-level, especially CTO and CDO
      • Strategic thinking with a focus on scalable and efficient architectures
      • Ability to create content for Databricks market and sales support
      • Ability to work independently and in team settingsBenefits
        • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
        • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
        • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
        • Unlimited Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
        • Short Term & Long Term Disability
        • Employee Assistance Program
        • Training & Development
        • Work From Home
        • Bonus ProgramEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERWavicle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
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