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Many organisations have moved beyond first data and AI experiments, but still struggle to make them scalable, governed, and business critical. Data is often fragmented. AI initiatives exist, but often lack a trusted platform, clear ownership, and a path to production. \nThis is where Databricks becomes strategically relevant: as a unified platform for AI-ready data, analytics, machine learning, governance, and business use cases. \nWhat does the Solita Databricks Champion Path offer you? \nA clear and credible growth path \nDevelopment toward Databricks Solutions Architect Champion-level recognition \nSupport from Solita’s Databricks partner ecosystem \nActive collaboration with Databricks experts and architects \nAn individual path based on your current level and ambition \nCommunity and coaching \nInternal Databricks Champion Path network \nPeer learning with senior consultants, architects, and Databricks experts \nCoaching from experienced Solita data and AI professionals \nAccess to knowledge from projects across Northern Europe \nSystematic skill development \nDatabricks learning paths and certification support \nDevelopment through demanding customer projects \nWork on Solita accelerators, reusable assets, and solution patterns \nContinuous learning in architecture, governance, AI, ML, and platform engineering \nVisibility and impact \nOpportunities to contribute to talks, blogs, events, and case references \nA visible expert role in the German market \nDirect involvement in strategic customer discussions \nThe chance to shape Solita Germany’s Databricks business \nChallenging client engagements \nDatabricks-centric projects, not side tasks \nWork on strategic problems around AI readiness, data platforms, governance, analytics, and automation \nExperienced project teams with strong advisory and delivery capabilities \nCustomers who need senior guidance, not just implementation capacity \nWhat is this about? \nDemand for senior Databricks experts is growing significantly. At the same time, the talent pool in Germany is still limited, especially for people who combine hands-on delivery, architecture, consulting, and strategic thinking. \nAt Solita, we believe top experts are not attracted by technology lists alone, but by meaningful problems, freedom, visibility, and a credible path to grow. \nThe Solita Databricks Champion Path combines: \nchallenging Databricks-centric customer engagements \nsystematic skill development and certifications \ncommunity, coaching, and an expert network \nclose collaboration between Solita and Databricks \na real opportunity to shape the German Databricks market \nOur goal is to make Solita one of the best places in Germany to grow from an experienced Databricks professional into a recognised senior expert. \nIn practice, this means you will work on demanding customer engagements and receive structured support from Solita to develop your skills, visibility, and Databricks collaboration, aligned with your own goals. \nWho is this role for and what do we expect? \nWe are looking for experienced Databricks professionals who already have strong hands-on experience delivering Databricks-based data, analytics, ML, or AI solutions. \nYour background could be in data engineering, data architecture, AI architecture, ML engineering, analytics engineering, data science, or senior data consulting. \nAbove all, you are someone who wants to: \ndeepen your Databricks expertise even further \ncontribute as a senior expert in impactful client projects \nhelp customers connect Databricks to strategic business problems \nbuild your own expert profile in the market \nshare knowledge with customers, colleagues, and the wider community \nWe expect that you have: \nsolid production-grade Databricks experience in data, analytics, ML or AI solutions \nability and motivation to work as a senior or lead expert in client environments \nstrong understanding of modern cloud-based data platforms \nhands-on experience with SQL, Python, Spark, and cloud environments \nability to explain technical decisions in business language \ninterest in sharing knowledge and developing together \ncuriosity, ambition, and a desire to grow to the top of your field \nfluent German and English \nThe Databricks Champion Path is a development path, not a single fixed job description. The concrete role title, responsibilities, and salary range will be defined based on your experience and starting point. \nWhy Solita? \nSolita is a Nordic-rooted technology, data, and design company with strong expertise in data platforms, analytics, AI, software development, cloud, strategy, and service design. \nIn Germany, we are building a focused, senior team that helps customers move from scattered data initiatives to scalable, AI-ready solutions. We work with organisations that need both strategic guidance and strong hands-on delivery. \nAt Solita, you get: \nstrong technical expertise across Northern Europe \na human, low-hierarchy culture \nreal freedom and responsibility \nthe opportunity to influence technical solutions and ways of working \na senior community of data, AI, cloud, and design experts \nthe chance to make an impact on customers, colleagues, and the industry \nThe Solita Databricks Champion Path is not a fixed mould, but a flexible development path we will build together based on your starting point, strengths, and goals. \nWith us, you can grow as an expert through your own strengths, but not alone. \nInterested? \nApply with your CV and a short note about your Databricks experience. Tell us what you have built, what kind of problems you enjoy solving, and where you want to grow next. \nPlease note: this role requires you to be located in Germany and to have the legal right to work in Germany. 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