Senior Specialist Solutions Architect (SSA - Cloud Infrastructure)
Hybrid (London)Posted 1w ago
About the role
Infrastructure & Platform Senior Specialist Solutions Architect guiding enterprise customers through architecture, administration, and security of Databricks deployments on AWS, Azure, or GCP; combines deep technical expertise with strategic thinking to position Databricks as the foundation of customers' data and AI strategy.
Responsibilities
- Guide strategic customers through the full lifecycle of Databricks on their cloud platform, including platform administration from initial architectural design to production deployment
- Architect secure, scalable enterprise deployments that satisfy complex cloud networking (virtual networks, private connectivity), identity (cloud IAM and enterprise identity providers), and security compliance standards
- Serve as a subject matter expert in core areas such as cloud infrastructure, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), cloud networking, and identity management
- Drive technical wins in competitive scenarios by demonstrating Databricks' differentiation through custom-built solutions
- Orchestrate cross-functional resources (DSAs, SAs, FDE, Partners) to deliver comprehensive solutions for complex customer needs
- Influence product direction by providing structured feedback on customer requirements and competitive gaps
Qualifications
- 8+ years in solutions architecture, technical pre-sales, or a senior hands-on technical role
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a quantitative discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Willingness to travel up to 30% as needed
Skills
Required:Security & IdentityNetworking & DeploymentsPlatform AdministrationInfrastructure Automation (InfraOps)PythonSQLDistributed data systemsCommunication
Benefits
- Benefits details available via region-specific link (provided in description)
Last updated Oct 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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