Pre-sales Solutions Architect (Communications, Media & Entertainment)

Databricks, Inc.; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data and AI company in Camden Town seeks a Solutions Architect to develop customer engagement strategies and guide stakeholders. You will influence decision-makers, coach junior team members, and provide tailored solutions. Previous experience in Data Science or similar fields is essential, along with coding skills in Python or SQL. Attractive benefits and opportunities for professional growth are provided.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in the Communications, Media, and Entertainment industry.
• Background in Data Science, Generative AI, or Machine Learning is required.
• Prior experience with core programming languages like Python or SQL.

Responsibilities

• Develop customer engagement strategies with Account Executive(s).
• Coach junior Solutions Architects on use case prioritization.
• Influence stakeholders at all levels through complex engagements.

Skills

Communications, Media and Entertainment industry knowledge

Data Science

Machine Learning

Data Engineering

Relationship building

Coding in Python or SQL

Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Job description

Databricks is a data and AI company. We aim to create a culture of proactiveness and a customer-centric mindset that makes data science and analytics accessible to everyone. We provide a user-friendly platform to turn insights into action and foster creativity, experimentation, and continuous improvement. You will apply your technical expertise to demonstrate how the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform helps customers solve complex data challenges. You will work with a collaborative, customer-focused team to create customised solutions and guide customers toward their goals. Join us in changing how people work with data. Reporting to the Manager, Field Engineering. The impact you will have

Responsibilities

• Develop customer engagement strategies in partnership with Account Executive(s) in your designated territory.
• Coach junior Solutions Architects and teams on use case prioritisation and building technical champions.
• Influence stakeholders at all levels through complex engagements with the wider cloud ecosystem and 3rd party applications, ensuring they are excited by the Databricks vision and solution strategy.
• Be a "champion" for both customers and colleagues, acting as an expert solution architect and trusted advisor for significant data analytics architecture, design, and adoption of the Databricks Lakehouse platform.
• Contribute to Databricks' technical community engagement by developing customer-facing collateral and leading workshops, seminars, and meet-ups.

Qualifications

• Opportunity to continue development in one of four tracks - technical specialisation, industry vertical thought leadership, strategic customer vision, and people management.
• Experience in the Communications, Media and Entertainment industry within the designated vertical.
• Background in Data Science / Generative AI / Machine Learning / Data Warehousing or Data Engineering.
• Ability to influence decision-makers and C-level executives by developing relationships and orchestrating teams for long-term customer success.
• Prior experience with coding in a core programming language (Python, PySpark or SQL) and willingness to learn Spark at a base level.
• Hands-on expertise with proofs-of-concept and public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Ability to provide technical solutions for specialised customer needs and navigate a competitive landscape.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites in the UK and to London offices (approximately 20-30% travel).
• Nice to have: Databricks Certification.

About Databricks

Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. We are headquartered in San Francisco with offices globally.

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