Resident Solution Architect (Databricks) in Abbeyville, Colorado at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Resident Solution Architect (Databricks) based in the United States.

As a Resident Solution Architect, you will lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale data platform solutions built on the Databricks Lakehouse Platform. This hands-on role combines technical leadership with strategic consulting, helping organizations modernize their data ecosystems and maximize the value of cloud-native analytics. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, guide implementation best practices, and provide architectural expertise across large-scale data engineering initiatives. Working in a dynamic consulting environment, you will influence technical direction, optimize platform performance, and deliver scalable solutions for complex business challenges across regulated industries.

• Lead the architecture, design, and successful delivery of enterprise Databricks Lakehouse implementations from planning through deployment.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership to engineering teams throughout complex data platform projects.
• Design scalable, high-performance data architectures using Databricks, Delta Lake, Apache Spark, and cloud-native technologies.
• Optimize distributed data processing environments by improving platform performance, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and support CI/CD pipelines that enable reliable production deployments and continuous delivery practices.
• Partner with data science teams to implement MLOps workflows and operationalize machine learning solutions.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to translate complex requirements into practical architectural strategies.
• Advise clients on platform best practices, governance, and modernization initiatives to ensure long-term success.

• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
• 10+ years of consulting experience, including at least 7 years focused on data engineering, analytics, or enterprise data platforms.
• Proven experience delivering multiple enterprise-scale Databricks implementation projects.
• Deep expertise with the Databricks Lakehouse Platform, including Delta Lake architecture and platform best practices.
• Advanced knowledge of Apache Spark, distributed computing, and large-scale performance optimization.
• Databricks Data Engineering Professional Certification.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD methodologies and production deployment pipelines.
• Working knowledge of MLOps concepts, tools, and deployment practices.
• Excellent consulting, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience across multiple cloud platforms is considered an asset.

• Competitive W2 contract compensation of up to $80 per hour.
• Opportunity to lead high-impact enterprise data transformation initiatives.
• Exposure to complex cloud, analytics, and data engineering projects across regulated industries.
• Collaborative consulting environment with experienced technical professionals.
• Opportunity to work with modern cloud technologies, Databricks, Apache Spark, and large-scale data platforms.
• Fully remote opportunity within the United States (subject to project requirements).
• Ongoing opportunities to expand expertise in cloud architecture, analytics, and enterprise consulting.