Databricks Solution Architect: Lead Scalable Data Pipelines

Altimate AI; California; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Altimate AI is seeking a Solution Architect who acts as the critical link between customers and engineering, translating data challenges into scalable, high-impact Databricks solutions. You will lead technical engagements with demos, design and execute POCs, and guide customers to build modern data pipelines using Databricks, Spark, Delta Lake, and lakehouse patterns.

You’ll own onboarding and adoption, act as a trusted technical advisor, and translate customer feedback into product direction,

Qualifications

• 6+ years in a customer-facing technical role such as Solution Architect, Data Engineer, Consultant, or Professional Services Engineer within the data ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Lead Technical Engagements: Deliver compelling technical demos and architecture discussions showcasing the value of Databricks-based solutions.
• Drive Proofs-of-Concept to Success: Design and execute POCs on Databricks, demonstrating clear technical and business value.
• Architect Modern Data Solutions: Guide customers in building scalable pipelines using Databricks, Spark, Delta Lake, and lakehouse best practices.
• Own Customer Onboarding and Adoption: Partner closely with customers to ensure smooth implementation, strong adoption, and fast time-to-value.
• Act as a Trusted Technical Advisor: Support customers in optimising their data platform, identifying expansion opportunities, and driving deeper usage.
• Influence Product and Strategy: Translate customer feedback and ecosystem trends into product improvements and technical direction.

Skills

Databricks expertise

Data architecture storytelling

Customer-focused communication

Startup mindset

Tools

Databricks

Apache Spark

Delta Lake

Lakehouse architecture

dbt

Job description

Altimate AI is seeking a Solution Architect who acts as the critical link between customers and engineering, translating data challenges into scalable, high-impact Databricks solutions. You will lead technical engagements with demos, design and execute POCs, and guide customers to build modern data pipelines using Databricks, Spark, Delta Lake, and lakehouse patterns.

You’ll own onboarding and adoption, act as a trusted technical advisor, and translate customer feedback into product direction,