About the Role BDO is seeking a Databricks Solutions Architect to bridge technology, clients, and partnerships. This role blends deep Databricks and Azure expertise with strategic client engagement to shape data, analytics, and AI strategies. Key Responsibilities Client Engagement & Partnership Development Build and maintain trusted relationships with client technical and business stakeholders, acting as a strategic advisor for Databricks and Azure data platform initiatives. Serve as BDO Digital’s primary collaborator with Databricks field teams—engaging in joint account planning, co‑selling, and go‑to‑market alignment. Represent BDO at Databricks and Microsoft events, summits, and conferences to elevate brand presence and strengthen partner relationships. Partner with BDO’s account teams to uncover new opportunities within existing and prospective clients, aligning Databricks capabilities with client transformation goals. Identify opportunities for platform adoption and help position BDO as a preferred implementation and advisory partner within the Databricks ecosystem. Collaborate with sales and marketing to develop solution offerings, proposals, and pursuits that align with growth objectives and partner incentives. Contribute to pre‑sales efforts, proposal development, and executive briefings to support business growth and client engagement. Solution Architecture & Technical Leadership Lead solution design for large‑scale, enterprise‑grade Databricks and Azure data platforms—including ingestion, transformation, governance, and AI/ML integration. Define scalable architectures leveraging Databricks (Delta Lake, MLflow, Unity Catalog, Spark) and Azure services (Data Lake, Synapse, Data Factory, DevOps). Partner with clients to define cloud migration and modernization strategies aligned with their business and data objectives. Provide thought leadership on Databricks best practices, data mesh, data governance, and production‑grade ML engineering. Guide delivery teams on architecture patterns, optimization strategies, and implementation excellence. Business Development & Growth Enablement Develop and maintain a pipeline of Databricks‑related opportunities through proactive engagement with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders. Translate technical capabilities into business value propositions that resonate with client executives. Work with Databricks and Microsoft Partner Development Managers (PDMs) to identify joint pursuits and co‑marketing initiatives. Track partner metrics and success stories to demonstrate joint business impact and reinforce BDO’s position as a top‑tier Databricks partner. Support internal teams in leveraging alliance incentives and partner programs to accelerate go‑to‑market outcomes. Thought Leadership & Ecosystem Impact Represent BDO Digital’s Data & AI capabilities in industry forums, webinars, and events, building visibility that supports client acquisition and partnership growth. Collaborate with Databricks and Microsoft to co‑develop reference architectures, accelerators, and industry playbooks. Stay ahead of emerging trends across AI, MLOps, LLMs, and data governance to inform solution strategy. Mentor junior architects and engineers, contributing to a culture of learning and innovation within the Data & AI practice. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field. 7+ years in data engineering, analytics, or architecture roles, including 3+ years designing or implementing Databricks solutions. Expert proficiency in Databricks (Delta Lake, Apache Spark, MLflow, Unity Catalog) and Azure (Data Lake, Data Factory, Synapse, DevOps). Proven ability to translate complex business challenges into actionable data platform architectures. Exceptional communication and presentation skills with a track record of engaging executives and influencing decision‑makers. Strong consulting acumen: able to balance technical excellence with business context and client value. Preferred / Assets Hands‑on experience with AWS and/or GCP Databricks environments. Familiarity with AI/ML, MLOps, and data governance frameworks. Professional certifications: Databricks Certified Data Engineer / Solution Architect, Microsoft Azure Data Engineer, or similar. Experience working with or for major cloud or data platform partners (e.g., Microsoft, Databricks, Snowflake). Exposure to co‑sell or joint go‑to‑market models with technology partners. Compensation The expected range is $115,000 – $165,000. Benefits Competitive total cash compensation, flexible benefits, market‑leading personal time off, and wellness initiatives. 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