Solution Architect- Data & Analytics

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About the role:

We're looking for a Solution Architect to design modern data platforms and act as a trusted technical advisor to our clients. The role is split evenly between hands-on delivery on client projects and presales work - shaping solutions, scoping offers, and helping win new business in the Data, Analytics, and AI space.

Tasks:

• Design end-to-end Data & Analytics architectures aligned with client business objectives and technology strategies.
• Lead solution discovery workshops and architecture sessions with client stakeholders.
• Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and high-performing technical solutions.
• Architect modern cloud-based data platforms, analytical ecosystems, and AI-enabled solutions.
• Define architecture blueprints covering data ingestion, transformation, storage, governance, security, analytics, and reporting.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to clients by providing guidance on best practices, emerging technologies, and architecture decisions.
• Collaborate with Data Engineers, Analytics Engineers, Data Scientists, Consultants, and business stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership and direction to delivery teams during implementation.
• Support project delivery by resolving complex technical challenges and ensuring architectural consistency.
• Establish and promote standards, best practices, reusable assets, and reference architectures.
• Design and recommend modern architecture patterns including lakehouse, data mesh, and cloud-native approaches.
• Participate in presales engagements, including solution scoping, effort estimation, and technical proposal creation.
• Support RFI and RFP responses with architecture design, technical recommendations, and delivery approaches.
• Present proposed solutions to technical and business audiences ranging from project teams to executive stakeholders.
• Contribute to capability development, mentoring initiatives, knowledge-sharing activities, and Competency Center growth.

What We're Looking For:

• What We're Looking For:

  • 8-12 years of experience in Data & Analytics.
  • 5+ years’ experience in databricks.
  • Hands-on expertise across at least 2 Data & Analytics platforms, one of which must be Databricks
  • Databricks Professional certification
  • Proven data platform design and architecture skills
  • Strong client-facing skills - able to lead technical conversations, present solutions, and build trust with stakeholders.

  Nice to have

  • Databricks Architect Champion
  • Cloud architect certification (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
  • Experience with additional platforms such as Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, or BigQuery
  • Lakehouse, data mesh, and data governance experience
  • GenAI / ML solution design experience
  • Strong SQL and Python skills; familiarity with dbt or similar ELT tooling
  • Presales experience - responding to RFPs/RFIs and writing technical proposals

What to expect:

• 50% - client delivery on Data & Analytics and AI projects
• 50% - presales: solution design, scoping, and preparing offers/proposal.

What will set you apart:

• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability.
• Agile, resilient, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Passion for technology, innovation, and driving measurable business outcomes.

What we offer:

• Stable employment. On the market since 2008, 1500+ talents currently on board in 7 global sites.
• “Office as an option” model. You can choose to work remotely or in the office, depending on your location.
• Flexibility regarding working hours and your preferred form of contract.
• Comprehensive online onboarding program with a “Buddy” from day 1.
• Cooperation with top-tier engineers and experts.
• Unlimited access to the Udemy learning platform from day 1.
• Certificate training programs. Lingarians earn 500+ technology certificates yearly.
• Upskilling support. Capability development programs, Competency Centers, knowledge sharing sessions, community webinars, 110+ training opportunities yearly.
• Internal Gallup Certified Strengths Coach to support your growth.
• Grow as we grow as a company. 76% of our managers are internal promotions.
• A diverse, inclusive, and values-driven community.
• Autonomy to choose the way you work. We trust your ideas.
• Create our community together. Refer your friends to receive bonuses.
• Activities to support your well-being and health.
• Plenty of opportunities to donate to charities and support the environment.
• Modern office equipment. Purchased for you or available to borrow, depending on your location.