Sr. Forward Deployed Engineer - Communications, Media, Entertainment & Games

Databricks; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 180,656 - 248,360; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

Equity options

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading data solutions company is seeking a Big Data Solutions Architect to work with clients on their big data challenges using the Databricks platform. This role involves providing data engineering and cloud technology support while ensuring the successful delivery of projects. Ideal candidates will have over six years of experience in the field, strong programming skills, and a good understanding of cloud ecosystems. The position requires travel to client sites approximately 20% of the time, offering an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in customer engagements.

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in data engineering, data platforms & analytics.
• Comfortable writing code in Python or Scala.
• Working knowledge of cloud ecosystems and Apache Spark.
• Experience with technical project delivery and managing scope.
• Ability to travel to customers 20% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Work with clients on Big Data challenges using the Databricks platform.
• Provide data engineering, data science, and cloud technology projects.
• Consult on architecture and design for successful project delivery.
• Guide customers in implementing transformational big data projects.
• Work with Databricks technical team to meet customer needs.

Skills

Data engineering

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Apache Spark

Python or Scala programming

MLOps knowledge

Job description

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As a Big Data Solutions Architect (Resident Solutions Architect) in our Professional Services team you will work with clients on short to medium term customer engagements on their big data challenges using the Databricks platform. You will provide data engineering, data science, and cloud technology projects which require integrating with client systems, training, and other technical tasks to help customers get most value out of their data. RSAs are billable and know how to complete projects according to specification with excellent customer service. You will report to the regional Manager/Lead.

Impact You Will Have

• You will work on a variety of impactful customer technical projects which may include designing and building reference architectures, creating how-to's and productionalizing customer use cases
• Work with engagement managers to scope variety of professional services work with input from the customer
• Guide strategic customers as they implement transformational big data projects, 3rd party migrations, including end-to-end design, build and deployment of industry-leading big data and AI applications
• Consult on architecture and design; bootstrap or implement customer projects which leads to a customers' successful understanding, evaluation and adoption of Databricks.
• Provide an escalated level of support for customer operational issues.
• You will work with the Databricks technical team, Project Manager, Architect and Customer team to ensure the technical components of the engagement are delivered to meet customer's needs.
• Work with Engineering and Databricks Customer Support to provide product and implementation feedback and to guide rapid resolution for engagement specific product and support issues.

What We Look For

• 6+ years experience in data engineering, data platforms & analytics
• Comfortable writing code in either Python or Scala
• Working knowledge of two or more common Cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP) with expertise in at least one
• Deep experience with distributed computing with Apache Spark™ and knowledge of Spark runtime internals
• Familiarity with CI/CD for production deployments
• Working knowledge of MLOps
• Design and deployment of performant end-to-end data architectures
• Experience with technical project delivery - managing scope and timelines.
• Documentation and white-boarding skills.
• Experience working with clients and managing conflicts.
• Build skills in technical areas which support the deployment and integration of Databricks-based solutions to complete customer projects.
• Travel to customers 20% of the time
• Databricks Certification

Pay Range Transparency

Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected base salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Databricks anticipated utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above.

Zone 1 Pay Range: $180,656—$248,360 USD

Zone 2 Pay Range: $180,656—$248,360 USD

Zone 3 Pay Range: $180,656—$248,360 USD

Zone 4 Pay Range: $180,656—$248,360 USD

Benefits

At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region, please visit https://www.mybenefitsnow.com/databricks.

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

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