Senior Solution Architect
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Koantek
US
Summary
Lead the design and deployment of production-grade Big Data and AI solutions on the Databricks platform for strategic customers. Act as a trusted advisor by balancing hands-on engineering with strategic consulting and architectural guidance.
Job Description
We are looking for a high-caliber Senior Solution Architect to join our Professional Services team. This is a high-impact, technical role designed for a seasoned expert who can balance deep hands-on coding with strategic consulting. As an RSA, you will be embedded with our most strategic customers, acting as a "Trusted Advisor" to design, build, and deploy production-grade Big Data and AI solutions on the Databricks platform.
Key Responsibilities
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Technical Delivery: Lead short-to-mid-term professional services projects, focusing on data engineering, data science, and cloud-native architectures.
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Hands-on Engineering: Write production-quality code (Python, Scala), optimize distributed compute (Apache Spark) workloads, and integrate solutions across cloud ecosystems.
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Architecture & Design: Design reference architectures and assist customers with production-level deployments, CI/CD pipelines, and MLOps.
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Strategic Advisory: Guide customers through "Build vs. Buy" decisions, highlighting the value of scalability and maintainability over technical debt.
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Problem Solving: Resolve high-level technical escalations and unblock customers by debugging complex performance issues or building bridge solutions for feature gaps.
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Collaboration: Work closely with Product Engineering to provide real-world feedback and influence the future roadmap of the Databricks platform.
Required Skills & Experience
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Experience: 8+ years in Data Engineering, Analytics, or Platform roles, with at least 10+ years in technical consulting.
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Technical Mastery: Deep expertise in Apache Spark internals and distributed processing.
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Coding: Advanced proficiency in Python or Scala.
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Cloud Expertise: Deep experience in at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and working knowledge of a second.
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Project History: Proven track record of delivering at least 6-8+ end-to-end Databricks projects.
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DevOps/MLOps: Strong familiarity with production deployment practices, including CI/CD and data governance frameworks (Unity Catalog).
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Certifications: Databricks Certified Data Engineering Professional (or equivalent).
Soft Skills & Professional Qualities
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Consulting Mindset: Ability to earn trust early, empathize with customer pain points, and manage stakeholder expectations effectively.
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Communication: Skilled at simplifying complex technical concepts for executive-level stakeholders.
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Adaptability: Comfortable working across various industries and diverse cloud environments.
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Strategic Thinking: Focuses on long-term value, identifying "quick wins" while mitigating long-term architectural risks.
What to Expect
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This is a billable professional services role. You will be an embedded engineer delivering real implementations, not just strategy.
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You will tackle some of the most challenging data problems in the industry, requiring you to be both a visionary architect and a diligent debugger.
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You will play a critical role in helping customers adopt a "Data + AI" mindset, transforming how they operate their business.
How to Apply
If you are a technical powerhouse who loves solving complex data challenges and thrives in a customer-facing environment, we want to hear from you.
Koantek is a Databricks-exclusive system integrator trusted by enterprises to move from platform adoption to real AI impact. A six-time Databricks Partner of the Year, we’re recognized with Brickbuilder Specializations across AI, Security & Governance, Migrations, Lakeflow, and multiple industries.
We combine deep technical expertise with proven delivery to help customers operationalize data and AI at scale — securely, efficiently, and with measurable business outcomes.
Our teams combine deep Databricks engineering expertise with a product-driven delivery mindset. From enterprise-grade Agent-to-Agent (A2A) and Multi-Context Processing (MCP) architectures to AI-powered governance and computer vision, we help organizations move beyond pilots and deploy AI confidently at scale.
Founded
2020
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Mesa, Arizona
Koantek is a Databricks-exclusive system integrator trusted by enterprises to move from platform adoption to real AI impact. A six-time Databricks Partner of the Year, we’re recognized with Brickbuilder Specializations across AI, Security & Governance, Migrations, Lakeflow, and multiple industries.
We combine deep technical expertise with proven delivery to help customers operationalize data and AI at scale — securely, efficiently, and with measurable business outcomes.
Our teams combine deep Databricks engineering expertise with a product-driven delivery mindset. From enterprise-grade Agent-to-Agent (A2A) and Multi-Context Processing (MCP) architectures to AI-powered governance and computer vision, we help organizations move beyond pilots and deploy AI confidently at scale.
Founded
2020
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Mesa, Arizona