Big Data Solutions Architect, Spark (Professional Services)

Databricks Inc.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology solution provider is seeking a Solutions Architect in London to engage with clients on big data challenges using their platform. Candidates should have expertise in data engineering, cloud technologies, and experience with Apache Spark. This role involves designing impactful projects and delivering customer solutions effectively.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Proficient in data engineering and analytics with a strong track record.
• Experience with distributed computing, especially Apache Spark.
• Familiarity with CI/CD for production deployments.

Responsibilities

• Work on impactful customer technical projects.
• Guide strategic customers in implementing big data projects.
• Consult on architecture and design for customer projects.

Skills

Data engineering

Python or Scala

Cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Apache Spark

CI/CD

MLOps

Data architecture design

Technical project delivery

Documentation skills

Client management

Education

Databricks Certification

Job description

Big Data Solutions Architect, Spark (Professional Services)

Location: London, United Kingdom

Req ID: CSQ326R205

We have 7 open positions based in our London office.

As a Solutions Architect in our Professional Services team you will work with clients on short to medium‑term customer engagements on their big data challenges using the Databricks Platform. You will provide data engineering, data science, and cloud technology projects which require integrating with client systems, training, and other technical tasks to help customers get the most value out of their data. RSAs are billable and know how to complete projects according to specifications with excellent customer service. You will report to the regional Manager/Lead.

The impact you will have

• You will work on a variety of impactful customer technical projects which may include designing and building reference architectures, creating how‑to's and productionalising customer use cases
• Work with engagement managers to scope a variety of professional services with input from the customer
• Guide strategic customers as they implement transformational big data projects, 3rd party migrations, including end‑to‑end design, build and deployment of industry‑leading big data and AI applications
• Consult on architecture and design; bootstrap or implement customer projects, which leads to a customer's successful understanding, evaluation and adoption of Databricks.
• Provide an escalated level of support for customer operational issues.
• You will work with the Databricks technical team, Project Manager, Architect and Customer team to ensure the technical components of the engagement are delivered to meet the customer's needs.
• Work with Engineering and Databricks Customer Support to provide product and implementation feedback and to guide rapid resolution of engagement‑specific product and support issues.

What we look for

• Proficient in data engineering, data platforms, and analytics with a strong track record of successful projects and in‑depth knowledge of industry best practices
• Comfortable writing code in either Python or Scala
• Working knowledge of two or more common Cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP) with expertise in at least one
• Deep experience with distributed computing with Apache Spark™ and knowledge of Spark runtime internals
• Familiarity with CI/CD for production deployments
• Working knowledge of MLOps
• Design and deployment of performant end‑to‑end data architectures
• Experience with technical project delivery – managing scope and timelines.
• Documentation and white‑boarding skills.
• Experience working with clients and managing conflicts.
• Build skills in technical areas which support the deployment and integration of Databricks‑based solutions to complete customer projects.
• Travel is required up to 10%, more at peak times.
• Databricks Certification

Benefits

At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region, please visit https://www.mybenefitsnow.com/databricks.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio‑economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Compliance

If access to export‑controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.