Databricks Solutions Architect – Manager

Protiviti

. Partner with clients to solve complex business problems using Databricks and relevant technologies .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $136,000 - $217,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Databricks data engineering solutions, including architecture, migration, and optimization of data platforms. Proficient in implementing data governance, security, and DevOps/DataOps practices while fostering client relationships and mentoring team members.

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Databricks Certified Data Engineer ProfessionalData Engineering SolutionsETL ProcessesSQL and Spark ExpertiseData Governance Frameworks

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Hard Skills

Data EngineeringData MovementData IntegrationData TransformationData CleansingData WarehousingData ModelingOptimizing Data PipelinesArchitecting Data SolutionsImplementing Data Strategies

Soft Skills

Client Relationship ManagementMentoringCoachingCommunicationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

DatabricksUnity CatalogWell-Architected FrameworksDevOpsDataOps

Certifications & Qualifications

Databricks Certified Data Engineer ProfessionalDatabricks Certified Machine Learning ProfessionalDatabricks Champion

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesCloud Data SolutionsOn-Premises Data SolutionsData AnalyticsData Security

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudETLPySparkSparkSQLUnity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with clients to solve complex business problems using Databricks and relevant technologies
Design and deliver modern data engineering solutions
Provide impactful advice and solutions
Develop lasting relationships with client personnel through quality product delivery
Foster a network within the business community and serve as a Protiviti ambassador
Mentor, train, and coach team members
Facilitate successful completion of project work plans
Formulate, communicate, and execute data strategies aligned with organizational goals
Assess existing on-premises and cloud data solutions and identify improvement initiatives
Architect, migrate, implement, administer, maintain, and optimize Databricks data solutions
Lead data warehousing and modern data platform design
Implement data governance, security, networking, and DevOps/DataOps practices
Participate in client proposal preparation and strategies to win new business
Create and roll out training and development opportunities for team members
Work with a diverse portfolio of clients across industries

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., MIS, CIS, Analytics)
5+ years working in professional services or related industry
Required professional Databricks certification: Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional or Databricks Certified Machine Learning Professional
Preferred: Databricks Champion
Experience with Databricks data engineering solutions
Ability to articulate Databricks capabilities and use data storytelling to guide decision-making
Experience formulating, communicating, and executing data strategies
Experience assessing on-premises or cloud data solutions
Advanced skills architecting future-state data solutions using Well-Architected Frameworks aligned to Databricks
Experience planning and migrating data solutions to Databricks
Highly proficient implementing ETL processes and databases
Significant experience optimizing data pipelines, queries, and data models
Proficiency in data engineering, data movement, integration, transformation, and cleansing
Skills in data warehousing, modern data platforms, and data modeling
Experience with data analytics and data governance frameworks, including Unity Catalog
Understanding of data security, networking, DevOps/DataOps, and Databricks deployment
Expert in SQL and Spark, including PySpark and Spark SQL
Competency with at least 3 and exposure to most listed Databricks technologies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus plan with 12% bonus target opportunity
Discretionary stock compensation opportunities
Medical, dental, and vision coverages
FSA and HSA healthcare accounts
Life and accident insurance
Adoption and fertility assistance
Paid parental leave up to 10 weeks
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) savings and investment plan with employer match of 50% on the first 6% of contributions
Choice Time Off (CTO) for vacation, personal needs, and sick time; new hires receive up to 20 days per calendar year
Up to 11 paid holidays each calendar year
Hybrid work model with flexible remote and in-person arrangements
Professional training and development opportunities
Reasonable accommodation support