Senior Solution Architect

Posted Yesterday
Hiring Remotely in United States
Remote
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Information Technology • Professional Services
The Role
Lead professional services projects to design, build, and deploy production-grade Databricks Big Data and AI solutions. Write production Python/Scala code, optimize Apache Spark workloads, design CI/CD and MLOps pipelines, advise on architecture and build vs buy decisions, and resolve complex performance issues while collaborating with product engineering.
Summary Generated by Built In

We are looking for a high-caliber Senior Solution Architect  to join our Professional Services team. This is a high-impact, technical role designed for a seasoned expert who can balance deep hands-on coding with strategic consulting. As an RSA, you will be embedded with our most strategic customers, acting as a "Trusted Advisor" to design, build, and deploy production-grade Big Data and AI solutions on the Databricks platform.

Key Responsibilities
  • Technical Delivery: Lead short-to-mid-term professional services projects, focusing on data engineering, data science, and cloud-native architectures.

  • Hands-on Engineering: Write production-quality code (Python, Scala), optimize distributed compute (Apache Spark) workloads, and integrate solutions across cloud ecosystems.

  • Architecture & Design: Design reference architectures and assist customers with production-level deployments, CI/CD pipelines, and MLOps.

  • Strategic Advisory: Guide customers through "Build vs. Buy" decisions, highlighting the value of scalability and maintainability over technical debt.

  • Problem Solving: Resolve high-level technical escalations and unblock customers by debugging complex performance issues or building bridge solutions for feature gaps.

  • Collaboration: Work closely with Product Engineering to provide real-world feedback and influence the future roadmap of the Databricks platform.

Required Skills & Experience
  • Experience: 8+ years in Data Engineering, Analytics, or Platform roles, with at least 10+ years in technical consulting.

  • Technical Mastery: Deep expertise in Apache Spark internals and distributed processing.

  • Coding: Advanced proficiency in Python or Scala.

  • Cloud Expertise: Deep experience in at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and working knowledge of a second.

  • Project History: Proven track record of delivering at least 6-8+ end-to-end Databricks projects.

  • DevOps/MLOps: Strong familiarity with production deployment practices, including CI/CD and data governance frameworks (Unity Catalog).

  • Certifications: Databricks Certified Data Engineering Professional (or equivalent).

Soft Skills & Professional Qualities
  • Consulting Mindset: Ability to earn trust early, empathize with customer pain points, and manage stakeholder expectations effectively.

  • Communication: Skilled at simplifying complex technical concepts for executive-level stakeholders.

  • Adaptability: Comfortable working across various industries and diverse cloud environments.

  • Strategic Thinking: Focuses on long-term value, identifying "quick wins" while mitigating long-term architectural risks.

What to Expect
  • This is a billable professional services role. You will be an embedded engineer delivering real implementations, not just strategy.

  • You will tackle some of the most challenging data problems in the industry, requiring you to be both a visionary architect and a diligent debugger.

  • You will play a critical role in helping customers adopt a "Data + AI" mindset, transforming how they operate their business.

How to Apply

If you are a technical powerhouse who loves solving complex data challenges and thrives in a customer-facing environment, we want to hear from you.



Skills Required

  • 8+ years in Data Engineering, Analytics, or Platform roles
  • 10+ years in technical consulting
  • Deep expertise in Apache Spark internals and distributed processing
  • Advanced proficiency in Python or Scala
  • Deep experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and working knowledge of a second
  • Proven track record delivering 6-8+ end-to-end Databricks projects
  • Strong familiarity with production deployment practices including CI/CD and data governance (Unity Catalog)
  • Databricks Certified Data Engineering Professional (or equivalent)
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The Company
HQ: Town and Country, MO
264 Employees
Year Founded: 2020

What We Do

Koantek is a Databricks-exclusive system integrator focused on enterprise-scale data and AI transformation, helping clients modernize, migrate, and scale AI solutions.

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