Solutions Architect - Databricks (Remote)

Lumenalta; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 75,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Health insurance

401K Contribution

Professional development fund

15 days of paid time off

Soft-skill development courses

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking a Senior Solution Architect to lead the design of scalable and secure data solutions. The role requires extensive experience with Databricks and AWS. Responsibilities include designing data architectures, owning architectural decisions, and collaborating with stakeholders. This is a fully remote position with a salary range from $75,000 to $140,000. The firm emphasizes a growth-oriented environment and offers various benefits, including health insurance and a professional development fund.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data engineering, solution architecture, or related roles.
• Proven experience designing enterprise-grade data platforms and architectures.
• Deep expertise with Databricks, AWS, PySpark, Python, and SQL.
• Strong understanding of distributed data systems and cloud-native architecture principles.
• Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end data architectures on AWS with Databricks.
• Own architectural decisions across data pipelines and cloud infrastructure.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Define standards for building with PySpark, Python, SQL, and Databricks.
• Act as a technical leader and advisor for engineering teams.
• Collaborate with product, data, and engineering stakeholders.

Skills

Databricks

AWS

PySpark

Python

SQL

Communication

Job description

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