Solutions Architect - Databricks (Remote)

Lumenalta; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 75,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Health insurance

401K Contribution

Professional development fund

15 days paid time off

Soft-skill development courses

Job summary

A leading data solutions firm is seeking a Solutions Architect specializing in Databricks and AWS. This remote position requires over 8 years of experience in data engineering or solution architecture, with responsibilities including designing scalable data architectures and making key architectural decisions. The role offers competitive compensation and benefits, including flexible working hours and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data engineering or solution architecture.
• Proven experience designing enterprise-grade data platforms.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end data architectures on AWS with Databricks.
• Own architectural decisions for data pipelines and integrations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for architectural alignment.

Skills

Data engineering

Solution architecture

Databricks

AWS

PySpark

Python

SQL

Communication skills

Job description

Solutions Architect - Databricks (Remote)

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Base pay range: $75,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

About the Role

We partner with global enterprises to design and build large‑scale data platforms that power digital products used by millions of users. Our work involves complex data ecosystems, cloud‑native architectures, and high‑volume, high‑impact use cases.

We’re looking for a Senior Solution Architect with deep Databricks and AWS experience to lead the design of scalable, secure, and high‑performance data solutions. This is a senior, hands‑on architecture role with strong ownership over technical decisions and client‑facing impact.

What You’ll Do

• Design end‑to‑end data architectures on AWS, with Databricks at the core
• Own architectural decisions across data pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and platform integrations
• Translate complex business and product requirements into robust, scalable technical solutions
• Define standards, patterns, and best practices for building with PySpark, Python, SQL, and Databricks
• Act as a technical leader and advisor for engineering teams
• Collaborate closely with product, data, and engineering stakeholders to ensure architectural alignment and long‑term scalability
• Review designs and implementations to ensure performance, security, reliability, and cost efficiency

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of experience in data engineering, solution architecture, or related roles
• Proven experience designing enterprise‑grade data platforms and architectures
• Deep, hands‑on expertise with: Databricks (production and architectural experience required), AWS, PySpark, Python and SQL
• Strong understanding of: Distributed data systems, Cloud‑native architecture principles and Data modeling and integration patterns
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work directly with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Fluent English, both written and spoken

Salary range: $75,000 - $140,000 annually, with final compensation determined by your qualifications, expertise, experience, and the role's scope.

Location:

This is a fully remote position; however, candidates must be based in regions that align with the Pacific, Central, or Eastern U.S. time zones to ensure effective collaboration with client and team schedules.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer a variety of benefits to support your professional and personal growth, including:

• Flexible working hours in a remote environment.
• Health insurance (medical and dental) for W2 Employees.
• 401K Contribution.
• A professional development fund to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• 15 days of paid time off annually.
• Access to soft‑skill development courses to further your career.

This is a full‑time position requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

At Lumenalta, we are committed to creating an environment that prioritizes growth, work‑life balance, and the diverse needs of our team members.

This is an evergreen opening with no set deadline; we’re always excited to connect with professionals who want to help us build the future.