Databricks Solutions Architect – Manager

Protiviti

. Partner with clients to solve complex business problems and provide advice and solutions using Databricks and related technologies .

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and delivering data engineering solutions using Databricks, with a strong focus on data strategy, governance, and optimization. Proven ability to mentor team members and foster client relationships through effective communication and quality delivery.

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Databricks Certified Data Engineer ProfessionalData Strategy DevelopmentETL Process ImplementationSQL and Spark ProficiencyData Governance Frameworks

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Hard Skills

Data EngineeringData MovementData IntegrationData TransformationData CleansingData WarehousingEntity-Relationship ModelingDimensional ModelingSemantic Data ModelingData Analytics

Soft Skills

MentoringCoachingCommunicationTeam Culture PromotionClient Relationship Management

Tools & Technologies

DatabricksUnity CatalogWell-Architected FrameworksETL ToolsDataOps

Certifications & Qualifications

Databricks Certified Data Engineer ProfessionalDatabricks Certified Machine Learning ProfessionalDatabricks Champion

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesCloud Data SolutionsData GovernanceData SecurityData Optimization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudETLPySparkSparkSQLUnity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with clients to solve complex business problems and provide advice and solutions using Databricks and related technologies
Design and deliver modern data engineering solutions with Databricks
Develop lasting relationships with client personnel through quality product delivery
Foster a business-community network and serve as a Protiviti ambassador in the market
Mentor, train, and coach team members
Facilitate successful completion of project work plans
Promote a positive team culture and open communication
Create development opportunities and support training rollout
Participate in client proposal preparation and strategies to win new business
Work with a diverse portfolio of clients across industries
Lead data strategy, architecture, migration, governance, security, and platform optimization initiatives
Manage deliverables and contribute to best-in-class data solutions

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 articulating Databricks capabilities and using data storytelling to guide decision-making
Experience formulating, communicating, and executing data strategies
Experience assessing on-premises and 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 pipelines, queries, and data models
Knowledge of administering and maintaining stable, secure, scalable, and affordable data solutions
Highly proficient in data engineering, data movement, integration, transformation, and cleansing
Ability to design, manage, and optimize data warehousing and modern data platforms
Highly skilled in entity-relationship, dimensional, and semantic data modeling
Ability to perform data analytics and exploratory data analysis
Experience implementing data governance frameworks and managing data assets using Unity Catalog
Understanding of encryption, access control, networking, DevOps/DataOps, and Databricks deployment
Expert in SQL and Spark (PySpark and Spark SQL)
Competency with at least 3 and exposure to most of the listed Databricks technologies
Successful completion of a background check is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus plan providing eligible employees additional cash and/or discretionary stock compensation opportunities; 12% bonus target
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 work
Professional development through training, mentoring, and coaching