Senior Architect – Data Engineering (Databricks) - India

Object Edge; India; Remote; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Slalom is a global data and technology consulting firm helping clients turn strategy into tangible results. As a Senior Architect in Data Engineering, you will lead Databricks projects, shape data architecture, and guide client engagements from discovery through delivery.

You will mentor teams, drive design decisions, and contribute to business development through tailored proposals and strategic roadmaps. The role emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and measurable outcomes across client

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in data engineering or architecture with at least 6+ years using Databricks.
• Expertise in Big Data platforms, cloud data warehouses, and NoSQL databases.
• Experience delivering large-scale Databricks migrations and modernization initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead Databricks projects and guide architecture decisions for clients.
• Provide leadership to engineering teams and ensure alignment with client objectives.
• Develop proposals, SOWs, and strategies to grow footprint within existing accounts.
• Mentor teams and promote emerging technologies aligned with client goals.
• Manage project risk, planning, budgets, and executive-level alignment.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

Databricks

Delta Lake

Delta Live Tables

Unity Catalog

Iceberg

Job description

Senior Architect – Data Engineering

Who You’ll Work With Slalom is a fiercely human business and technology consulting company that leads with outcomes to bring more value, in all ways, always. From strategy through delivery, our agile teams across 52 offices in 12 countries collaborate with clients to bring powerful customer experiences, innovative ways of working, and new products and services to life. We are trusted by leaders across the Global 1000, many successful enterprise and mid-market companies, and 500+ public sector organizations to improve operations, drive growth, and create value. At Slalom, we believe that together, we can move faster, dream bigger, and build better tomorrows for all.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate closely with data leaders to drive sales, recruiting, account management, consulting, and operational excellence across the practice
• Be part of our growing Databricks Center of Excellence and focus on leading on Databricks projects.
• Act as a Databricks SME, supporting business development efforts and guiding clients through best practices in architecture, data engineering, and scalable analytics
• Drive innovation and performance through a team-based approach that values output, ownership, and employee wellbeing
• Lead and manage project risk—including planning, budgeting, deliverables, and executive-level alignment
• Deepen Slalom’s presence in the market by developing proposals, SOWs, and strategies to grow our footprint within existing accounts
• Provide technical and architectural guidance on Databricks, modern data platforms, and cloud-native solutions to both clients and Slalom team members
• Be a mentor and thought leader, regularly recommending emerging technologies and tools that align with client goals and future-state data strategies
• Bring a business-first lens to every conversation, driving impactful, tech-enabled outcomes that elevate our clients’ competitive edge
• Embode Slalom’s core values and culture, bringing authenticity, curiosity, and care into every interaction

What You’ll Bring

As a Senior Architect in the Databricks practice, you will bring your broad experience in architecture design and deep expertise in data engineering to tackle the most complex data challenges for our clients. You are a visionary leader who can drive strategic initiatives and foster an environment of innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee large-scale data architecture projects, leveraging Databricks and its specific platform features such as Delta Lake, Unform (Iceberg), Delta Live Tables, and Unity Catalog to deliver high-impact solutions.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction to engineering teams, ensuring alignment with client objectives, and maximizing the use of Databricks' features.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, guiding them through digital transformation and data strategy development, with a focus on leveraging Databricks to its fullest potential.
• Serve complex Databricks implementation sales/pre‑sales pursuits in the capacity of Sales Solution Lead/Lead Architect crafting tailored proposals based on client needs.
• Lead large Databricks migration/modernization delivery engagements as a Delivery Solution Lead leading a team of data architects and engineers.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in data engineering or architecture, with a minimum of 6+ years of extensive hands‑on experience with Databricks, including specific products like Delta Lake, Delta Live Tables, and Unity Catalog.
• Mastery of Big Data Platforms, Cloud Data Warehouses, and Object-Oriented Programming.
• Expertise in NoSQL Databases, Container Management Systems, and AI/ML tools.
• Overall understanding of different Databricks platform and governance capabilities to drive design of customized, tailored data platform solution meeting client business needs.
• Bring in deep, demonstratable industry experience in designing data & AI platform solution delivery enabling business value delivery.
• Experience in delivering large scale migration, modernization initiative from legacy Data Warehouses to Databricks Lakehouse platform.
• An ideal candidate will have Databricks Data Engineering Professional certification completed with experience in leading multiple complex Databricks project delivery experience.

About Us

Slalom is a purpose‑led, global business and technology consulting company. From strategy to implementation, our approach is fiercely human. In six countries and 43 markets, we deeply understand our customers—and their customers—to deliver practical, end-to-end solutions that drive meaningful impact. Backed by close partnerships with over 400 leading technology providers, our 13,000+ strong team helps people and organizations dream bigger, move faster, and build better tomorrows for all. We’re honored to be consistently recognized as a great place to work, including being one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work for seven years running. Learn more at slalom.com.