Databricks Lead Architect

Job Title : Principal or Senior Consultant

Who You'll Work With

As a modern technology company, our Slalom Technologists are disrupting the market and bringing to life the art of the possible for our clients.

We have passion for building strategies, solutions, and creative products to help our clients solve their most complex and interesting business problems.

We surround our technologists with interesting challenges, innovative minds, and emerging technologies.

Slalom has been recognized as Databricks Partner of the Year 6 times. Building on our strong partnership with Databricks we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced architect to join our dynamic team.

In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for leading pursuit and delivery of Databricks engagements for Slalom customers.

You will leverage your deep expertise in data warehousing, cloud architecture, and data integration to lead a team of talented professionals, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable data solutions that support our business objectives.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute the Databricks Business Unit strategy to grow our Databricks practice, including identifying new business opportunities, building relationships with Slalom market leaders and driving business development efforts.
• Lead delivery teams, providing guidance, coaching, and oversight to ensure high-quality delivery and client satisfaction during Databricks engagements.
• Deliver high-quality consulting services to clients, including leading workshops, designing solutions, and implementing Databricks-based data analytics and AI solutions.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of our clients' business needs and challenges, identifying opportunities to leverage Databricks and other data analytics technologies to drive business value.
• Deliver hands-on implementation of Databricks and associated cloud infrastructure using best practices around infrastructure as code and DevOps
• Collaborate with our global Databricks Business Unit leader and other regional leads to share best practices, leverage expertise, and drive consistency across our Databricks practice.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including responding to RFPs, developing proposals, and presenting to clients.
• Contribute to the development of our Databricks practice, including creating thought leadership content, developing new service offerings, and identifying new markets and industries to target.
• Develop and enhance reuseable intellectual property and solutions using Databricks to bring to market

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field.
• Proven track record with 5+ years of experience in data warehousing, cloud architecture, and data integration, with at least 3 years focused on Databricks.
• At least 3+ years in a consulting role, demonstrating the ability to understand client needs, deliver tailored solutions, and manage client relationships effectively.
• Proficiency in SQL, data modeling, ETL processes, and familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Hands-on experience implementing the Databricks platform in a production environment using infrastructure as code and DevOps
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team of data professionals, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and a proven ability to engage with clients directly.

About Us

Slalom is a purpose-led, global business and technology consulting company. From strategy to implementation, our approach is fiercely human.

In six countries and 43 markets, we deeply understand our customers-and their customers-to deliver practical, end-to-end solutions that drive meaningful impact.

Backed by close partnerships with over 800 leading technology providers, our 11,000+ strong team helps people and organizations dream bigger, move faster, and build better tomorrows for all.

We're honored to be consistently recognized as a great place to work, including being one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For seven years running. Learn more at slalom.com.

Compensation and Benefits

Slalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short / long-term disability.

We also offer yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being-related expenses, as well as discounted home, auto, and pet insurance.

Slalom is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For this position at the Principal level the base salary pay range is $122,000 to $225,000.

For this position at the Senior Consultant level the base salary pay range is $110,000 to $203,000. In addition, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Actual compensation will depend upon an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors.

The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.

EEO and Accommodations

Slalom is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Slalom will also consider qualified applications with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Slalom welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities.

Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the interview process.

We will accept applications for this role until 9 / 12 / 2024.