# Specialist Solutions Architect - Cloud Infrastructure & Platform

**Company:** [Databricks](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/databricks)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Solutions Architecture
**Salary:** $180k – $248k/yr
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Azure Vnets, Azure Private Link, Microsoft Entra Id, Terraform, Bicep, Arm Templates, Spark, Hadoop, Kafka, Python, Java, Scala, SQL, Azure Monitor
**Posted:** 2026-09-12

> This customer-facing specialist architect advises enterprise customers on secure, scalable Databricks deployments on Microsoft Azure. The role combines Azure infrastructure, networking, identity, automation, distributed data platforms, and pre-sales technical leadership.

## Job Description

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

## Requirements
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in a technical role with deep Microsoft Azure expertise, including cloud security, networking, and enterprise data platform design.
- 5+ years of experience with distributed architectures and big data technologies.
- 5+ years of experience in a customer-facing technical role such as pre-sales, post-sales, or consulting.
- Deep expertise in at least one of Azure security and identity, networking and deployments, platform administration, or infrastructure automation.
- 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 meet 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.
- Microsoft Azure certifications, such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure 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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