Senior Solutions Architect - Digital Natives

WinsAbove; Stockholms kommun; Hybrid; SEK 548,185 - 877,096; Full time

Job summary

WinsAbove is looking for a skilled Solutions Architect to support Startup and Digital Native customers in Stockholm. This role will focus on developing customer engagement strategies and coaching junior teams on technical challenges. Candidates should possess deep expertise in data engineering and have strong programming skills, particularly with Python, SQL, and Java.

The position offers a hybrid work schedule, with an expectation to travel up to 30% for meetings. Join us at WinsAbove and contribute to a collaborative and diverse culture.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise across the data landscape, especially Data Engineering and Warehousing.
• Experience with Startups and Digital Native organizations.
• Skilled in complex customer interactions, influencing decision makers.

Responsibilities

• Develop customer engagement strategies for Startup & Digital Native customers.
• Coach junior teams on use case prioritization and technical champions.
• Contribute to technical community engagement through workshops and seminars.

Skills

Data Engineering

Data Warehousing

Programming (Python, SQL, Scala, Java)

Apache Spark

Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Customer Engagement

Tools

Databricks Certification

Job description

Overview

(FEQ427R233) At Databricks we aim to make data science and analytics accessible to everyone. The role focuses on using technical expertise to demonstrate how our Lakehouse Platform can help customers solve complex data challenges. You will work with a collaborative, customer‑focused team, guiding customers toward informed decisions and fostering continuous improvement.

The impact you will have

• Develop customer engagement strategies in partnership with Account Executives for Startup & Digital Native customers in the Nordics region.
• Coach junior Solutions Architects and teams on use case prioritization and building technical champions.
• Influence stakeholders at all levels through complex engagements with the wider cloud ecosystem and third‑party applications, ensuring they are excited by the Databricks vision and solution strategy.
• Serve as a champion for customers and colleagues, operating 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.
• Opportunity to continue development in one of four tracks – technical specialization, industry vertical thought leadership, strategic customer vision, and people management.

What we look for

• Deep expertise across the data landscape—including Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, and GenAI—with a strong "AI‑Builder" mindset.
• Experience working with and/or within Startups and Digital Native organisations will be advantageous for this role.
• Able to engage effectively in complex customer interactions and the sales lifecycle in a technical pre‑sales capacity, influencing decision‑makers and C‑level executives.
• Skilled in coding with one or more core programming languages (Python, SQL, Scala, Java) plus foundational knowledge of Apache Spark and the ability to upskill quickly in distributed computing technologies.
• Hands‑on expertise with complex proofs‑of‑concept and public cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) / modern data platforms. Databricks certification(s) are not required but beneficial.
• Knowledge of how to provide technical solutions for specialized customer needs and navigate a competitive landscape.

Mandatory requirements

• Location for the role will be in Stockholm or within a commutable distance for a hybrid schedule.
• Flexibility to travel up to 20‑30% as required for customer meetings, events, and training.

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.