At a Glance
- Tasks: Guide enterprise customers in deploying Databricks on their preferred cloud platform.
- Company: Join Databricks, a leading Data and AI company with a global presence.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to innovation and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping data strategies for top-tier clients.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in solutions architecture with expertise in cloud security and networking.
As an Infrastructure & Platform Specialist Solutions Architect (SSA), you will serve as a trusted technical advisor, guiding enterprise customers through the architecture, administration, and security of their Databricks deployments on their cloud of choice (AWS, Azure, or GCP). You combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking to position Databricks as the foundation of your customers' data and AI strategy.
The Impact You Will Have
- Guide strategic customers through the full lifecycle of Databricks on their cloud platform, including platform administration from initial architectural design to production deployment.
- Architect secure, scalable enterprise deployments that satisfy complex cloud networking (virtual networks, private connectivity), identity (cloud IAM and enterprise identity providers), and security compliance standards.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in core areas such as cloud infrastructure, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), cloud networking, and identity management.
- Drive technical wins in competitive scenarios by demonstrating Databricks' differentiation through custom-built solutions.
- Orchestrate cross-functional resources (DSAs, SAs, FDE, Partners) to deliver comprehensive solutions for complex customer needs.
- Influence product direction by providing structured feedback on customer requirements and competitive gaps.
What We Look For
- 8+ years in solutions architecture, technical pre-sales, or a senior hands-on technical role.
- Advanced expertise across the following areas:
- Security & Identity: Cloud security controls, platform/network/data security, encryption, vulnerability management, compliance, and identity protocols.
- Networking & Deployments: Enterprise cloud networking (VPC/VNet design and peering, dedicated interconnects such as AWS Direct Connect / Azure ExpressRoute / Google Cloud Interconnect).
- Platform Administration: High availability, disaster recovery, cluster orchestration, observability and audit, and cloud cost management.
- Infrastructure Automation (InfraOps): Hands-on automation using IaC tools to build, maintain, and scale complex cloud environments.
- Strong coding proficiency in Python and PySpark/Spark.
- Deep expertise in distributed data systems architecture.
- Proficient on the Databricks Platform with a developing technical specialisation in one area.
- Proven ability to lead architecture discussions with senior technical stakeholders.
- Track record of driving platform adoption and consumption growth within accounts.
- Coach and develop junior SAs on technical depth, customer engagement, and use case prioritisation.
- Excellent communication skills: able to translate complex architectures into business value for both technical and executive audiences.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a quantitative discipline (or equivalent experience).
- Willingness to travel up to 30% as needed.
Nice to Have:
- Databricks certifications (Data Engineer, ML, Platform).
- Cloud provider certifications at professional level.
- Experience with competitive platforms.
- Background in a data/AI company or cloud provider.
About Databricks
Databricks is the Data and AI company. More than 20,000 organizations worldwide rely on the Databricks Data + AI Platform to build and scale data and AI apps, analytics and agents.
Benefits
At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel.
Compliance
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Infrastructure & Platform Specialist Solutions Architect (SSA) employer: DataBricks
At Databricks, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous learning opportunities and the chance to tackle complex challenges in data and AI, all while working in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. Located in a vibrant tech hub, we provide our team with access to cutting-edge resources and a network of industry leaders, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
