Job Title: Principal Databricks Consultant (Enterprise Solution Architect)
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Contract
Experience Level: 10+ Years
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Principal Databricks Consultant with a deep background in Solution Architecture to lead large-scale digital transformations for our enterprise clients. In this role, you won't just build pipelines; you will architect the future of Data Lakehouse ecosystems, bridging the gap between high-level business strategy and technical execution.
What You’ll Do
- Architect at Scale: Design and deploy global-scale Lakehouse architectures using the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform.
- Strategic Advisory: Act as the primary technical liaison for C-suite stakeholders, translating business goals into architectural blueprints.
- Govern & Secure: Implement enterprise-grade security and governance frameworks via Unity Catalog.
- Optimize Performance: Audit and tune complex Spark clusters and SQL warehouses to maximize ROI and minimize cloud spend.
- Lead Innovation: Support the adoption of Generative AI and MLOps workflows using MLflow and Mosaic AI.
Your Technical Toolkit
- The Core: Expert-level mastery of Apache Spark, Delta Lake, and PySpark/Scala.
- Cloud Proficiency: Deep experience architecting on AWS, Azure (ADLS/Synapse), or GCP.
- DevOps/IaC: Proven experience automating environments with Terraform, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.
- Data Modeling: Expert knowledge of Medallion architecture (Bronze/Silver/Gold) and Data Vault or Star Schema modeling.
Requirements
- Experience: 10+ years in Data Engineering/Architecture, with 4+ years specifically focused on Databricks-led solutions at the enterprise level.
- Education: BS/MS in Computer Science, Data Science, or equivalent.
- Certifications: Databricks Solutions Architect Professional or Databricks Champion status is a significant plus.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional presentation skills; ability to explain "the why" behind technical decisions to non-technical audiences.
v4c.ai Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work arrangements, including remote-first and hybrid options, are highlighted across roles and company materials. Flexibility is positioned as part of the benefits package supporting work–life balance.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing offerings such as wellness programs and regular social events are explicitly called out. These lifestyle benefits are framed as supporting employee happiness.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive health insurance plans are stated as part of the package. Health coverage is presented as a core benefit alongside wellness support.
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What We Do
v4c.ai is a premier IT services consultancy specializing in Databricks to help organizations unlock the full potential of their data. We partner with enterprises to accelerate their journey to becoming data-driven by delivering end-to-end Databricks services across Lakehouse implementation, data engineering, AI/ML, and governance. Our expertise in integration, optimization, and enablement empowers clients to unify disparate data sources, modernize analytics, and build AI-ready platforms. By aligning Databricks capabilities with strategic business goals, we help organizations achieve faster insights, stronger competitive advantage, and scalable innovation.
