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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Databricks Resident Solutions Architect - **Company:** eSolutionsFirst LLC - **Location:** Vienna, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Unity 3d, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), DevOps, Distributed Computing Environment, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Cloud Services, RSA (Cryptosystem), Search Technologies, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Google Cloud, Large Language Models, Apache Spark, Generative AI, Data Lakes, Pyspark, Data Management, Machine Learning Operations, Stream Processing, Data Pipelines, Databricks - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/0df736e4-4c22-4194-854a-168d040150ec ## About the Role * This is a hands-on, customer-facing role requiring deep Databricks expertise, strong architecture skills, and the ability to guide engineering and data teams., * 7+ years of experience in data engineering, data architecture, or cloud data platforms. * 3+ years of hands-on Databricks experience with multiple enterprise implementations. * Strong expertise in: * Databricks Lakehouse Platform * Delta Lake * Apache Spark * Unity Catalog * Databricks Workflows/Jobs * Databricks SQL * ETL/ELT and data engineering Strong Python, SQL, and PySpark skills. Experience with Azure Databricks, AWS Databricks, or Databricks on Google Cloud Platform. Strong understanding of Spark performance tuning and distributed processing. Experience with CI/CD, MLOps, and MLflow. Experience with Databricks governance, security, and data architecture. Strong customer-facing consulting, communication, and presentation skills. U.S. work authorization without current or future visa sponsorship. Preferred Qualifications * Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional certification. * Databricks Solutions Architect certification. * Experience with Generative AI, LLMs, Vector Search, Model Serving, and Mosaic AI. * Experience with Structured Streaming and real-time data processing. * Experience migrating enterprise data warehouses/data lakes to Databricks. * Experience in consulting or professional services environments. ## Description * We are seeking an experienced Databricks Resident Solutions Architect (RSA) to lead the architecture, implementation, and optimization of enterprise Databricks Lakehouse solutions., * Lead the architecture and delivery of enterprise Databricks Lakehouse implementations. * Design scalable solutions using Databricks, Delta Lake, Apache Spark, Unity Catalog, and Databricks Workflows. * Provide hands-on technical leadership for complex Databricks data engineering projects. * Optimize Spark and Databricks workloads for performance, scalability, reliability, and cost. * Design and implement enterprise ETL/ELT pipelines using Databricks, Spark, Python, and SQL. * Establish Unity Catalog governance, security, access controls, and data management practices. * Support migration and modernization of legacy data platforms to Databricks Lakehouse. * Implement CI/CD and DevOps practices for Databricks deployments. * Partner with data science teams on MLflow, MLOps, machine learning, and GenAI/LLM workloads. * Troubleshoot complex Databricks, Spark, Delta Lake, and pipeline issues. * Conduct architecture workshops and advise customers on Databricks best practices and roadmap. * Mentor engineering teams and serve as a trusted technical advisor to customer stakeholders. ## Related Videos - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Reality and Beyond: Coding a Drone Using {Unity 3D .NET} and ChatGPT AI!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/702-reality-and-beyond-coding-a-drone-using-unity-3d-net-and-chatgpt-ai) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Empowering Retail Through Applied Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/976-empowering-retail-through-applied-machine-learning) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Graph and AI Trends 2026: Why Is AI Running but Not Yet Delivering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/680-graph-and-ai-trends-2026-why-is-ai-running-but-not-yet-delivering) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know)