Senior Solution Architect

Koantek

  • San Francisco, California
  • 25 days ago

    Highlights

    As an RSA, you will be embedded with our most strategic customers, acting as a "Trusted Advisor" to design, build, and deploy production-grade Big Data and AI solutions on the Databricks platform. Hands-on Engineering: Write production-quality code (Python, Scala), optimize distributed compute (Apache Spark) workloads, and integrate solutions across cloud ecosystems.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSan Francisco, California
    Websitewww.koantek.com

    Description

    We are looking for a high-caliber Senior Solution Architect  to join our Professional Services team. This is a high-impact, technical role designed for a seasoned expert who can balance deep hands-on coding with strategic consulting. As an RSA, you will be embedded with our most strategic customers, acting as a "Trusted Advisor" to design, build, and deploy production-grade Big Data and AI solutions on the Databricks platform.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Technical Delivery: Lead short-to-mid-term professional services projects, focusing on data engineering, data science, and cloud-native architectures.

    • Hands-on Engineering: Write production-quality code (Python, Scala), optimize distributed compute (Apache Spark) workloads, and integrate solutions across cloud ecosystems.

    • Architecture & Design: Design reference architectures and assist customers with production-level deployments, CI/CD pipelines, and MLOps.

    • Strategic Advisory: Guide customers through "Build vs. Buy" decisions, highlighting the value of scalability and maintainability over technical debt.

    • Problem Solving: Resolve high-level technical escalations and unblock customers by debugging complex performance issues or building bridge solutions for feature gaps.

    • Collaboration: Work closely with Product Engineering to provide real-world feedback and influence the future roadmap of the Databricks platform.

    Required Skills & Experience

    • Experience: 8+ years in Data Engineering, Analytics, or Platform roles, with at least 10+ years in technical consulting.

    • Technical Mastery: Deep expertise in Apache Spark internals and distributed processing.

    • Coding: Advanced proficiency in Python or Scala.

    • Cloud Expertise: Deep experience in at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and working knowledge of a second.

    • Project History: Proven track record of delivering at least 6-8+ end-to-end Databricks projects.

    • DevOps/MLOps: Strong familiarity with production deployment practices, including CI/CD and data governance frameworks (Unity Catalog).

    • Certifications: Databricks Certified Data Engineering Professional (or equivalent).

    Soft Skills & Professional Qualities

    • Consulting Mindset: Ability to earn trust early, empathize with customer pain points, and manage stakeholder expectations effectively.

    • Communication: Skilled at simplifying complex technical concepts for executive-level stakeholders.

    • Adaptability: Comfortable working across various industries and diverse cloud environments.

    • Strategic Thinking: Focuses on long-term value, identifying "quick wins" while mitigating long-term architectural risks.

    What to Expect

    • This is a billable professional services role. You will be an embedded engineer delivering real implementations, not just strategy.

    • You will tackle some of the most challenging data problems in the industry, requiring you to be both a visionary architect and a diligent debugger.

    • You will play a critical role in helping customers adopt a "Data + AI" mindset, transforming how they operate their business.

    How to Apply

    If you are a technical powerhouse who loves solving complex data challenges and thrives in a customer-facing environment, we want to hear from you.



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