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Solutions Architect - Digital Native Business (Fintech)

DatabricksNew Jersey; Remote - Illinois; Remote - Massachusetts; Remote - New York; Remote - North Carolina; Remote - Pennsylvania; Remote - TexasField Engineering - FE Direct Emerging
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Salary
$180K — $247,500 USD
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Senior · 6+ yrs
Posted
7 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

This position suits an experienced technical professional with a background in data systems and client engagement who wants to guide the architecture of financial technology platforms. The role is based in New Jersey or available remotely across Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

Role Overview

Databricks is hiring a Solutions Architect focused on Digital Native Businesses in the Fintech sector. The professional in this position will steer the technical direction for assigned accounts, direct platform adoption, and act as a primary technical advisor for client engineering leaders. The job involves combining technical knowledge with strategic planning to establish the employing organization as the core of client data and artificial intelligence initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the complete technical strategy for client accounts, covering initial discovery phases through production launch and ongoing consumption expansion.
Direct architectural conversations to build scalable solutions that incorporate data engineering, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and streaming analytics.
Act as a dependable advisor for client architects, engineering managers, and directors.
Secure technical wins against competitors by building custom demonstrations of platform capabilities.
Establish a technical specialization domain to serve as a resource for internal team members.
Coordinate internal cross-functional groups, including specialist solution architects and partners, to address complex client needs.
Supply structured feedback regarding client requirements and competitive gaps to influence product roadmaps.

Requirements

Minimum of 6 years of professional background in solutions architecture, data engineering, technical pre-sales, or senior hands-on technical positions.
Coding fluency in Python and SQL, with the capability to perform live coding, debugging, and solution construction.
Expertise in distributed data systems architecture, including scalable pipelines, streaming layouts, lakehouse frameworks, and cloud-native data environments.
Familiarity with the hiring company platform or the capability to learn it quickly, along with a developing specialization in an area such as streaming, artificial intelligence, data governance, or migrations.
Demonstrated capability to conduct architecture sessions involving whiteboarding, design reviews, and trade-off analysis with senior stakeholders.
Background in executing production deployments on cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP while managing infrastructure, security, and governance.
History of increasing platform consumption and adoption within client accounts.
Communication abilities sufficient to explain complex technical designs as business value to technical and executive listeners.
Bachelor or Master degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice to Have

Professional platform certifications covering data engineering, machine learning, or system administration.
Exposure to competitor technologies such as Snowflake, native cloud services, or Azure Synapse.
Previous background working at a data, artificial intelligence, or cloud computing enterprise.
Industry domain specialization in banking, insurance, or financial services.

Skills and Tools

Python
SQL
AWS
Azure
GCP
Distributed Data Systems
Lakehouse Patterns

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary range between $180,000 and $247,500 USD.
Total compensation may incorporate eligibility for performance bonuses, equity options, and regional benefit packages.

About the Company

Databricks operates as a data and artificial intelligence platform provider utilized by over 20,000 organizations globally, including numerous Fortune 500 companies. The enterprise delivers a unified technology framework encompassing analytics, applications, and agents through a distributed office footprint originating from San Francisco.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application through the official company careers page.

Skills and tech stack

PythonSQLAWSAzureGCPDatabricksSnowflakeAzure Synapse

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary range is between $180,000 and $247,500 USD, with potential for bonuses, equity, and benefits depending on location and qualifications.

Where is this job located?

The position is based in New Jersey or available as a remote role across Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have at least 6 years of experience in solutions architecture, data engineering, technical pre-sales, or a senior technical role.

What programming languages are required?

Strong coding proficiency in Python and SQL is required for live coding, debugging, and building solutions.

What does the interview process look like?

The process includes a recruiter screen, hiring manager screen, design and architecture interview, live coding assessment, a build-demo-pitch presentation, and a reference check.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Databricks careers page.

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