# Specialist Solutions Architect - Cloud Platform & Infrastructure

**Company:** [Databricks](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/databricks)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Solutions Architecture
**Salary:** $180k – $248k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** microsoft azure, azure networking, azure security, Infrastructure As Code, Terraform, bicep, arm, microsoft entra id, Python, Java, Scala, SQL, Spark, Hadoop
**Posted:** 2026-08-04

> Guides enterprise customers in architecting, securing, and deploying Databricks data platforms on Microsoft Azure. The role requires deep Azure infrastructure expertise, customer-facing technical experience, infrastructure automation skills, and strong programming and SQL proficiency.

## 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 addressing complex Azure networking, identity, and security compliance requirements.
- Advise customers on Microsoft Azure infrastructure, infrastructure-as-code, cloud networking, and identity management.
- Support Solutions Architects during complex technical sales cycles by building custom proof-of-concept architectures and Azure 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 expertise in Microsoft Azure, including cloud security, networking best practices, and enterprise data platform design.
- 2+ years of professional 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 domains:
  - **Security and identity:** Azure security controls, platform/network/data security, encryption, vulnerability management, compliance, Microsoft Entra ID, SCIM, OAuth, SAML, and federation.
  - **Networking and deployments:** Azure enterprise networking, VNet peering, ExpressRoute, Private Link, network routing, performance optimization, and large-scale deployment management.
  - **Platform administration:** High availability, disaster recovery, cluster orchestration, observability, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Azure cost management.
  - **Infrastructure automation:** Infrastructure-as-code using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM to build, maintain, and scale Azure environments.
- Hands-on experience with Python, Java, or Scala, plus strong SQL proficiency.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent practical work experience.
- Ability to meet role-specific training and technical delivery milestones within the first six 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 and Benefits
- Local pay range: **$180,000–$247,500 USD**.
- Total compensation may include an annual performance bonus, equity, and benefits.

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