Solutions Architect - Databricks (Remote)

Lumenalta; Raleigh (NC); 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 leading data solutions firm is seeking a Solutions Architect specializing in Databricks. The role requires designing end-to-end data architectures and owning architectural decisions across pipelines in a fully remote environment. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience, including expertise in Databricks and AWS. Employees benefit from flexible working hours, health insurance, a 401K contribution, and a professional development fund. The position offers a competitive salary, with a range from $75,000 to $140,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data engineering or solution architecture.
• Proven experience designing enterprise‑grade data platforms.
• Deep expertise with Databricks, AWS, PySpark, Python, and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Design end‑to‑end data architectures on AWS.
• Own architectural decisions across data pipelines and platforms.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Skills

Data engineering

Solution architecture

Databricks

AWS

PySpark

Python

SQL

Communication

Job description

Solutions Architect – Databricks (Remote)

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.

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

Location

Fully remote. Candidates must be based in Pacific, Central, or Eastern U.S. time zones to ensure effective collaboration with client and team schedules.

Benefits

• 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

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Consulting, Engineering, and Strategy/Planning

Base Pay Range

$75,000 – $140,000 annually