Databricks Solutions Architect - Hybrid Data & AI Leader

System One, Inc.; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Dental & Vision

Job summary

System One, Inc. is seeking a Databricks Solution Architect in Dallas, TX to lead design and delivery of advanced data and AI solutions for enterprise clients.

You will translate complex requirements into scalable Databricks architectures, drive pre-sales initiatives, and build strong technical teams. You will guide governance, security, and cost optimization while collaborating with clients, sales, and delivery teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience with Databricks platform, including Lakehouse, Unity Catalog, Delta Lake, and Delta Live Tables.
• 10+ years of experience architecting and implementing enterprise data solutions with modern data platforms.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their data services.
• Strong foundation in data engineering, SQL, Apache Spark, Python, and distributed computing concepts.
• Experience building data models, designing ETL/ELT pipelines, and implementing governance frameworks.
• Expertise in machine learning operations, AI/ML use cases, and modern AI platforms.
• Proven experience leading technical teams and mentoring junior staff.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to executive stakeholders.
• Experience managing large enterprise engagements and multiple work streams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of modern data and AI solutions leveraging the Databricks platform for enterprise clients.
• Conduct current state assessments of customer data environments and deliver future state architecture recommendations.
• Design enterprise-grade data solutions covering ingestion, transformation, governance, analytics, and AI/ML workloads.
• Create detailed technical specifications, architecture diagrams, and implementation roadmaps for complex engagements.
• Lead technical discovery sessions with prospects, understanding data infrastructure and strategic priorities.
• Author technical sections of proposals, RFPs, and SOWs that articulate solutions and value propositions.
• Deliver technical presentations and proof of concept demonstrations to executive and technical audiences.
• Build and mentor high performing technical teams of data engineers, analysts, and junior architects.
• Lead solution delivery from kickoff through deployment, ensuring quality, schedule, and customer satisfaction.
• Establish technical standards, best practices, and governance for Databricks implementations.
• Drive adoption of Databricks AI tools and architect governance and security solutions.
• Guide customers on best practices for optimization, cost management, and performance tuning.
• Stay current on Databricks roadmap and emerging capabilities, translating innovations into customer opportunities.

Skills

Data engineering

SQL

Python

Apache Spark

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Leadership / mentoring

Executive communication

Tools

Databricks

Lakehouse

Unity Catalog

Delta Lake

Delta Live Tables

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

System One, Inc. is seeking a Databricks Solution Architect in Dallas, TX to lead design and delivery of advanced data and AI solutions for enterprise clients.

You will translate complex requirements into scalable Databricks architectures, drive pre-sales initiatives, and build strong technical teams. You will guide governance, security, and cost optimization while collaborating with clients, sales, and delivery teams.