Databricks Solution Architect

Location
Abu Dhabi
Workplace
On-site

About this role

  • We’re seeking a hands-on experience in Databricks with deep technical expertise in building and optimizing Lakehouse-based data and AI solutions.
  • In this role, you’ll design, develop, and operationalize Delta Lakehouse architectures using Databricks, driving real-world outcomes for enterprise customers. You’ll take ownership of implementation tasks, lead technical delivery, and mentor engineering teams in best practices across data engineering, governance, and AI.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement scalable data pipelines using Delta Live Tables (DLT), Spark SQL, Python, or Scala.
  • Optimize ETL, streaming, and ML workloads for performance, cost efficiency, and reliability.
  • Administer and configure Databricks Workspaces, Unity Catalog, and cluster policies for secure, governed environments.
  • Automate infrastructure and deployments using Terraform, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Implement observability, cost optimization, and monitoring frameworks using tools like Splunk, Prometheus, or CloudWatch.
  • Collaborate with customers to build AI and LLM solutions leveraging MLflow, DBRX, and Mosaic AI.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Strong 10+ hands-on experience with Databricks, including workspace setup, notebooks, clusters, and job orchestration.
  • Expertise in Delta Lake, DLT, Unity Catalog, and SQL Warehouses.
  • Strong 8+ Years of experience with Spark
  • Proficiency in Python or Scala for data engineering and ML workflows.
  • Strong understanding of AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud ecosystems.
  • Experience with Terraform automation, DevOps, and MLOps practices.
  • Familiarity with monitoring and governance frameworks for large-scale data platforms.

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