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Sr. Delivery Solutions Architect

DatabricksZürich, SwitzerlandField Engineering - FE Invested DSA
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Salary
Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Senior · 8+ yrs
Posted
8 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

This role suits an experienced technical professional with a background in solutions architecture or data engineering who wants to guide complex data and AI initiatives for major clients. Based in Zürich, Switzerland, the Sr. Delivery Solutions Architect position involves partnering with sales and engineering teams to drive the adoption and strategic success of the platform.

Role Overview

The Sr. Delivery Solutions Architect position at Databricks in Zürich is a customer-facing technical leadership role. The professional acts as a senior technical advisor to help large organizations design, implement, and scale data and AI solutions across various business units.

Key Responsibilities

Formulate technical execution strategies for high-value customer accounts involving multiple use cases and product areas.
Advise customer architects, technical leaders, and executive stakeholders on platform strategies.
Design secure, governed, and scalable architectures balancing performance, reliability, and cost.
Coordinate internal teams, customers, and implementation partners to accelerate strategic outcomes.
Establish technical standards regarding security, governance, and operational excellence.
Resolve complex technical escalations across multiple systems and workloads.
Create reusable technical frameworks that scale across regions and teams.
Mentor other delivery solutions architects and contribute to technical enablement.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in solutions architecture, technical consulting, professional services, data engineering, or a related field.
Experience leading technical strategy and architecture for complex customer environments.
Expertise in data and AI domains alongside knowledge of distributed data systems and cloud architectures.
Coding proficiency in Python, SQL, Scala, or equivalent programming languages.
Background in designing secure, production-ready architectures in cloud and enterprise settings.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice to Have

Previous experience or certification with Databricks.
Recognized expertise in a data and AI specialization or a competing technology.
Experience providing structured customer feedback to influence product direction.
External technical thought leadership demonstrated through conferences, blogs, or industry seminars.
Experience mentoring technical talent and leading enablement programs.

Skills and Tools

Python
SQL
Scala
Cloud Architectures
Distributed Data Systems
Data Intelligence Platform

Salary and Benefits

Specific details regarding regional benefits and perks are available through the official company links provided by the employer.

About the Company

Databricks operates as a data and AI company offering a unified platform utilized by over 20,000 organizations globally, including prominent enterprises and a significant portion of the Fortune 500. The company maintains its headquarters in San Francisco alongside more than 30 global offices, providing technologies such as Unity Catalog, Lakehouse, and Lakeflow.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply directly on the official Databricks careers page.

Skills and tech stack

PythonSQLScalaDatabricks Data Intelligence PlatformUnity CatalogLakehouseLakeflow

Questions candidates ask

Where is the Sr. Delivery Solutions Architect role located?

The position is based in Zürich, Switzerland.

How many years of experience are required for this position?

Candidates must have at least 8 years of experience in solutions architecture, technical consulting, professional services, data engineering, or a related senior technical role.

What programming languages are required?

Strong coding proficiency in Python, SQL, Scala, or similar languages is required.

What educational background is needed?

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience is required.

Is Databricks experience mandatory for applying?

No, Databricks experience or certification is listed under nice-to-have qualifications rather than a strict requirement.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Databricks careers page.

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