Solutions Architect – Strat Media

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the complete technical strategy for accounts, from initial discovery to production deployment and growth in consumption.

• Facilitate intricate architectural discussions that encompass data engineering, ML/AI, and real-time analytics.

• Act as a reliable technical advisor to customer architects, engineering leads, and Directors.

• Achieve technical victories in competitive environments through customized solutions.

• Establish and announce an emerging technical specialization (archetype).

• Coordinate with DSAs, SSAs, and Partners to deliver all-encompassing solutions.

• Shape product direction by providing structured feedback on customer needs and competitive deficiencies.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 6 years in solutions architecture, data engineering, technical pre-sales, or a senior hands-on technical position.

• Strong coding skills in Python and SQL, including live coding, debugging, and solution development.

• Profound expertise in distributed data systems architecture, scalable pipelines, streaming architectures, lakehouse patterns, and cloud-native data platforms.

• Proficiency in the Databricks Platform or the ability to quickly gain proficiency, with a technical specialization.

• Capability to lead architectural discussions with senior technical stakeholders, including whiteboarding, design reviews, and trade-off analysis.

• Experience with production deployments on AWS, Azure, or GCP, covering infrastructure, security, and governance.

• Proven track record in promoting platform adoption and growth in consumption within accounts.

• Excellent communication abilities for converting complex architectures into business value.

• Willingness to travel to customers 30% of the time.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a quantitative discipline, or equivalent experience.

• Databricks certifications are a plus.

• Familiarity with Snowflake, AWS native services, or Azure Synapse is advantageous.

• Experience in a data/AI company or cloud provider is beneficial.

• Expertise in a specific industry domain is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

• Equity options.

• Comprehensive benefits and perks, with specific regional details provided in the employer's benefits documentation.