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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Databricks Solutions Architect Manager - **Company:** Protiviti Inc. - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $136,000.0 - $243,040.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, C Sharp (Programming Language), Information Technology Consulting, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Security, Data Sharing, Data Systems, Data Warehousing, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Digital Assets, Dimensional Modeling, Entity Relationship Models, R (Programming Language), Apache Hive, Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Cloud Services, DataOps, Scala (Programming Language), SQL Databases, Workflow Management Systems, Enterprise Data Management, Apache Spark, Generative AI, Data Strategy, Git, Data Lakes, Pyspark, Data Analytics, Machine Learning Operations, Semantic Modeling, Serverless Computing, Legacy Systems, Databricks, Programming Languages - **Published:** October 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=066d568cb7d08475 ## About the Role * You enjoy designing and delivering modern data engineering solutions with Databricks. * You are motivated to learn and interested in all things related to data architecture and engineering, including the latest trends and developments with Databricks. * You are passionate about building relationships with clients and providing exceptional experiences. * You have an inherent interest in project management and team leadership. * You promote a positive team culture that fosters open communication among all engagement team members. * You create development opportunities for others, including participating in the creation and rollout of training, and ways for your team to improve our clients and communities. * You have interest in participating in the preparation of client proposals and strategies to win new business. You have interest in working with a diverse portfolio of clients across industries. * Do Your Talents Include the Following? You demonstrate Leadership & Management capabilities through the following: * You care about the success and well-being of both your clients and colleagues. * You collaborate by creating a team environment where everyone feels that they are valued, welcomed, and can contribute their ideas. You deliver and earn the trust of your clients and colleagues by building best-in-class solutions and managing deliverables. * You have experience with many and familiarity with most of the following Concepts and Methodologies: * Ability to articulate the value of Databricks capabilities to customers and colleagues, and proven track record of data storytelling to guide decision-making. * Participation in the process of formulating, communicating, and executing data strategies that align with organizational goals and objectives leveraging Databricks and relevant technologies. * Experience in assessing existing data solutions, whether on-premises or in the cloud, to inform improvement initiatives. * Advanced skills in architecting future state data solutions using Well-Architected Frameworks aligned to Databricks. * Experience in planning and migrating data solutions from various sources, including on-premises, other cloud platforms, or legacy systems, to Databricks. * Highly proficient with implementing ETL processes and databases using either Databricks or complimentary solutions. * Significant experience optimizing existing data implementations, including pipelines, queries, and data models, to enhance performance and delivery of value to the business. * Knowledge of administering and maintaining data solutions to ensure stability, security, scalability, and affordability. * Highly proficient in data engineering , including data movement, data integration, transformation, and cleansing. * Ability to lead designing, managing, and optimizing data warehousing / modern data platform . * Highly skilled in data modeling , including entity-relationship diagrams, dimensional modeling, and semantic modeling. * Ability to perform data analytics , including exploratory data analysis and leveraging data for actionable insights. * Experience with implementing data governance frameworks and policies, including an understanding of managing data assets using Unity Catalog. * Understanding of data security practices, including encryption and access control. * Knowledge of networking as it applies to configuring Databricks on-prem or within cloud solutions. * Understanding of DevOps or DataOps concepts and experience with the deployment of Databricks solutions. * Expert in SQL and Spark (PySpark & Spark SQL) and bonus for familiarity with any of the programming languages such as C#, Java, Scala, R, DAX, MDX, or M. Bonus: Experience with Data Science and/or Machine Learning. * Competency with at least 3 and exposure to most of these technologies: * Databricks Lakehouse architecture and medallion design patterns * Unity Catalog governance , lineage, access controls, and data sharing * Apache Spark development using PySpark, Spark SQL, and Delta Lake * Data engineering with Auto Loader, Lakeflow Declarative Pipelines, and workflow orchestration * Databricks Asset Bundles , Git integration, CI/CD, and environment promotion * Databricks SQL, serverless compute, query optimization, and performance tuning Bonus: Mosaic AI, MLflow, model serving, and generative AI capabilities * Your Educational and Professional Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., MIS, CIS, Analytics) * 5+ years working in professional services or related industry. * Professional Certification * Required : Professional Databricks certification (Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional or Databricks Certified Machine Learning Professional) * Preferred : Databricks Champion ## Description Protiviti is looking for a Technology Consulting Manager to join our growing Enterprise Data & Analytics team., As a Data Platform Architect, you'll partner with our clients to solve complex business problems and provide impactful advice and solutions, leveraging Databricks, and relevant technologies. You'll develop lasting relationships with client personnel and further these relationships through quality product delivery. You'll foster a network within the business community and serve as an ambassador of Protiviti in the market. You will also be a mentor, trainer, and coach as you facilitate the successful completion of project work plans., For positions located in San Francisco, CA: Protiviti will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For positions located in Los Angeles County, CA: Protiviti will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Protiviti is not registered to hire or employ personnel in the following states - West Virginia, Alaska. Protiviti is not licensed or registered as a public accounting firm and does not issue opinions on financial statements or offer attestation services.