# Specialist Solutions Architect - Cloud Infrastructure & Platform

**Company:** [Databricks](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/databricks)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Solutions Architecture
**Salary:** $180k – $248k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Aws Iam, Aws Iam Identity Center, Aws Vpc, Aws Privatelink, Terraform, Aws Cloudformation, Aws Cdk, Python, Java, Scala, SQL, Spark, Hadoop, Kafka
**Posted:** 2026-09-09

> Provides customer-facing technical leadership for secure, scalable Databricks deployments on AWS, covering architecture, networking, identity, platform administration, and infrastructure automation. Requires 5+ years of technical experience, customer-facing expertise, and strong cloud and data-platform skills.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Guide strategic customers through the full lifecycle of Databricks platform administration on AWS, from architectural design through production deployment.
- Architect secure, scalable enterprise deployments using AWS networking, identity, and security controls.
- Advise customers on AWS infrastructure, infrastructure-as-code, cloud networking, and identity management.
- Support Solutions Architects during complex technical sales cycles by building proof-of-concept architectures and technical content.
- Deliver tutorials, conduct hackathons, speak at conferences, and contribute to the Databricks open-source community.

## Requirements
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in a technical role with deep AWS expertise, including cloud security, networking, and enterprise data platform design.
- 2+ years of experience with distributed architectures and big data technologies.
- 2+ years of experience in a customer-facing technical role such as pre-sales, post-sales, or consulting.
- Deep expertise in at least one of the following: AWS security and identity; enterprise networking and deployments; platform administration; or infrastructure automation.
- Hands-on experience with Python, Java, or Scala, plus strong SQL proficiency.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- Ability to complete role-specific training and technical delivery milestones within the first 6 months.
- Willingness to travel up to 30% as needed.

## Nice to Have
- Databricks certifications.
- AWS certifications, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or AWS Certified Data Engineer.

## Compensation
- Local pay range: $180,000–$247,500 USD.
- Total compensation may also include an annual performance bonus, equity, and benefits.

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