Pre-Sales Solutions Consultant - Databricks

About

Kanerika

Who

we are:

Kanerika

Inc. is a premier global software products and services firm that specializes

in providing innovative solutions and services for data-driven enterprises. Our

focus is to empower businesses to achieve their digital transformation goals

and maximize their business impact through the effective use of data and AI. We leverage cutting-edge technologies in data

analytics, data governance, AI-ML, GenAI/ LLM and industry best practices to

deliver custom solutions that help organizations optimize their operations,

enhance customer experiences, and drive growth.

Awards and Recognitions

Kanerika has won several awards over the years, including:

·CMMI

Level 3 Appraised in 2024.

·Best

Place to Work 2023 byGreat Place to Work

·Top

10 Most Recommended RPA Start-Ups in 2022 by RPA today.

·Frost

& Sullivan India 2021 Technology Innovation Award for its Kompass

composable solution architecture.

·Kanerika

has also been recognized for its commitment to customer privacy and data

security, having achieved, ISO 9001, ISO 27701, SOC2, and GDPR compliances.

Working

for us

Kanerika

is rated 4.6/5 on Glassdoor, for many good reasons. We truly value our employees'

growth, well-being, and diversity, and people’s experiences bear this out. At

Kanerika, we offer a host of enticing benefits that create an environment where

you can thrive both personally and professionally. From our inclusive hiring

practices and mandatory training on creating a safe work environment to our

flexible working hours and generous parental leave, we prioritize the

well-being and success of our employees. Our commitment to professional

development is evident through our mentorship programs, job training

initiatives, and support for professional certifications. Additionally, our

company-sponsored outings and various time-off benefits ensure a healthy

work-life balance. Join us at Kanerika and become part of a vibrant and diverse

community where your talents are recognized, your growth is nurtured, and your

contributions make a real impact. See the benefits section below for the perks

you’ll get while working for Kanerika.

Locations

We

are located in Austin (USA), Singapore, Hyderabad, Indore and Ahmedabad

(India).

Job

Location: Hyderabad, Indore and Ahmedabad (India)

Requirements

Role:

Kanerika

is growing its Databricks pipeline of prospective client engagements and needs

a dedicated Pre-Sales Solutions Consultant to own the technical sales motion,

from initial discovery through proposal, estimation, and demo, so the Practice

Lead isn't the bottleneck on every deal. This role sits at the intersection of

technical credibility and client communication, translating prospect

requirements into a compelling, accurately scoped Databricks solution.

Key

Responsibilities

·Lead

technical discovery calls with prospective clients to understand current data

architecture, pain points, and goals.

·Translate

client requirements into draft solution architectures on Databricks, in

partnership with the Practice Lead.

·Build

effort estimates, scoping documents, and inputs into SOWs/proposals for

Databricks engagements.

·Develop

and deliver technical demos and proof-of-concept walkthroughs tailored to

prospect use cases.

·Respond

to RFI/RFP technical questionnaires with accurate, well-positioned answers

about Kanerika's Databricks capability.

·Maintain

and evolve a library of reusable proposal content, case studies, demo scripts,

and solution one-pagers.

·Work

closely with sales/business development to qualify opportunities from a

technical feasibility standpoint.

·Hand

off won deals to the delivery team (Practice Lead and engineers) with clear

documentation of scope, assumptions, and client context.

·Track

win/loss patterns and proactively share feedback to refine Kanerika's

Databricks positioning and offerings.

·Learn

new features of databricks across unity catalogue, AI, Genie, AI Gateway,

LakeBase etc. and prepare demo environments to showcase.

Required

Skills & Experience

·6-10

years of experience in data engineering, solution architecture, or

pre-sales/solutions consulting roles.

·Working

technical knowledge of Databricks, Spark, Delta Lake, and cloud data platforms

(Azure preferred) enough to scope and credibly discuss solutions, even if not

the most hands-on coder on the team.

·Demonstrated

experience in pre-sales activities: discovery, estimation, proposal writing,

and client presentations.

·Strong

written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear,

persuasive proposal and demo content.

·Comfort

working directly with prospective clients, including executive-level

stakeholders.

·Ability

to balance multiple active opportunities and shifting priorities in a

pipeline-driven environment.

·Experience

collaborating with both sales/business development and technical delivery

teams.

Preferred

/ Nice to Have

·Prior

experience in an IT services/consulting pre-sales function, ideally with a

cloud data or analytics practice.

·Databricks

certification (Solutions Architect or Data Engineer) or willingness to obtain

one in the first 90 days.

·Familiarity

with proposal/estimation tooling and CRM systems used in technical sales

cycles.

·Exposure

to competitive cloud data platforms (Snowflake, Synapse, BigQuery) to support

comparative positioning.

What

Success Looks Like

·Within

3 months: Owns discovery and scoping for new opportunities with light support

from the Practice Lead; has a working demo environment and core proposal

assets.

·Within

6 months: Independently running technical pre-sales motions end-to-end;

pipeline conversion rate becomes trackable and improving.

·Within

12 months: Established as a trusted technical voice in the sales cycle, with a

reusable, scalable pre-sales playbook for the Databricks practice.

Benefits

Why

join us?

·Work

with a passionate and innovative team in a fast-paced, growth-oriented

environment.

·Gain

hands-on experience in content marketing with exposure to real-world projects.

·Opportunity

to learn from experienced professionals and enhance your marketing skills.

·Contribute

to exciting initiatives and make an impact from day one.

·Competitive

stipend and potential for growth within the company.

·Recognized

for excellence in data and AI solutions with industry awards and accolades.

Employee Benefits:

1. Culture:

i.Open

Door Policy: Encourages open communication and accessibility to management.

ii.Open

Office Floor Plan: Fosters a collaborative and interactive work environment.

iii.Flexible

Working Hours: Allows employees to have flexibility in their work schedules.

iv.Employee

Referral Bonus: Rewards employees for referring qualified candidates.

v.Appraisal

Process Twice a Year: Provides regular performance evaluations and feedback.

2. Inclusivity and Diversity:

a.Hiring practices that promote diversity: Ensures a

diverse and inclusive workforce.

b.Mandatory POSH training: Promotes a safe and

respectful work environment.

3. Health Insurance and Wellness Benefits:

a.GMC and Term Insurance: Offers medical coverage

and financial protection.

b.Health Insurance: Provides coverage for medical

expenses.

c.Disability Insurance: Offers financial support in

case of disability.

4. Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits:

a.Company-sponsored family events: Creates

opportunities for employees and their families to bond.

b.Generous Parental Leave: Allows parents to take

time off after the birth or adoption of a child.

c.Family Medical Leave: Offers leave for employees

to take care of family members' medical needs.

5. Perks and Time-Off Benefits:

a.Company-sponsored outings: Organizes recreational

activities for employees.

b.Gratuity: Provides a monetary benefit as a token

of appreciation.

c.Provident Fund: Helps employees save for retirement.

d.Generous PTO: Offers more than the industry

standard for paid time off.

e.Paid sick days: Allows employees to take paid time

off when they are unwell.

f.Paid

holidays: Gives employees paid time off for designated holidays.

g.Bereavement Leave: Provides time off for employees

to grieve the loss of a loved one.

6. Professional Development Benefits:

a.L&D with FLEX- Enterprise Learning Repository:

Provides access to a learning repository for professional development.

b.Mentorship Program: Offers guidance and support

from experienced professionals.

c.Job Training: Provides training to enhance

job-related skills.

d.Professional Certification Reimbursements: Assists

employees in obtaining professional certifications.

e.Promote from Within: Encourages internal growth

and advancement opportunities.