Senior Solutions Architect (Healthcare, Life Sciences)

Databricks, Inc.; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data solutions company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect. The role involves transforming the Healthcare & Life Sciences industry using Data and AI. You will partner with key clients, guide executives, and mentor team members to achieve impactful outcomes. The position requires strong communication, data experience, and the ability to work across technical teams. Flexible working arrangements are offered to support personal and professional balance.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Enjoys explaining complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Background in Data Science, Machine Learning, or Data Engineering.
• Experience in delivering complex proofs-of-concept and leading cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in Python, PySpark, or SQL; willingness to learn Apache Spark.
• Experience building solutions on AWS, GCP, or Azure.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Account Executives to create strategies for healthcare customers.
• Guide customer executives on adopting the Databricks Lakehouse platform.
• Collaborate with data engineers to design tailored solutions.
• Mentor a team of solution architects and navigate technical challenges.
• Lead workshops and external presentations to connect with the technical community.

Skills

Communication Skills

Data Science

Machine Learning

Data Engineering

Python

SQL

Cloud Solutions

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Solutions Architect to join a mission‑driven team dedicated to transforming the Healthcare & Life Sciences industry. In this role, you will help healthcare and life sciences organisations use Data and AI to improve patient outcomes, accelerate drug discovery, and modernise care. You will work as a trusted advisor to our customers, helping them solve complex data, AI and Agentic AI challenges. You will also play a key role in our internal community, sharing your knowledge and mentoring team members to help them achieve success.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Account Executives to co‑create engagement strategies for our largest Healthcare & Life Sciences customers, aligning data, AI solutions to meaningful business & patient outcomes.
• Guide customer executives (business & technical) on how to adopt the Databricks Lakehouse platform, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, from data engineers to C‑level executives, to design solutions that work for their specific needs.
• Coach and mentor a team of solution architects, helping them navigate technical challenges and grow their careers.
• Connect with the wider technical community by leading workshops, meetups & external presentations.

Qualifications

• Communication Skills: You enjoy explaining complex concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences in a way that is easy to understand and builds trust.
• Data Experience: A background in Data Science, Machine Learning or Data Engineering.
• Architecture Experience: A background in architecting & delivering complex proofs‑of‑concept, and experience bringing together a cross‑functional team to achieve long‑term outcomes.
• Curiosity: Proficiency in a core language (Python, PySpark, or SQL) and a willingness to learn Apache Spark and the Databricks Platform.
• Cloud Familiarity: Experience exploring or building solutions on public clouds (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

The role involves regular travel to customer sites (including U.S., India, and Europe), typically up to 30% of your time.

Culture

At Databricks, we are building a culture where everyone can thrive. We value diverse perspectives and believe that a supportive environment leads to the best innovation. We offer flexible working arrangements to help you balance your professional impact with your personal life.