Partner Solution Architect for Databricks

Partner Solution Architect for Databricks

Requirements

• 5+ years in a solution architecture, pre-sales engineering, or cloud technical role.
• Strong development background with experience in building scalable applications (Python, Java, or similar).
• In-depth knowledge of Databricks offerings (e.g., Delta Lake, Unity Catalog).
• Experience working in or with software vendors or SaaS providers.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with an ability to simplify complex concepts.
• Up to 50% travel required within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate cloud-native solution architectures in collaboration with Databricks.
• Align our software capabilities with Databricks to create differentiated joint solutions.
• Develop reference architectures, technical diagrams, and reusable patterns that showcase integrated use cases.
• Represent the Qlik brand and technology at Databricks and partner events & webinars.
• Deliver compelling technical enablement sessions to business and technical audiences including partner architects, and system integrators.
• Create technical content (demos, whitepapers, solution briefs, blog posts) that demonstrates thought leadership and showcases solution value.
• Build strong relationships with Databricks and its teams.
• Work closely with our product and engineering teams to provide field feedback and influence roadmap decisions.
• Engage with system integrators to extend solution delivery capabilities and drive adoption.

Preferred Qualifications

• Gen AI knowledge, an asset.
• Experience working with system integrators and/or managing partner solution development, an asset.
• Background in cloud go-to-market (GTM) motions with hyperscalers like Databricks, an asset.
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud security fundamentals, an asset.
• Knowledge of enterprise IT landscapes, integration architectures, and modern data platforms, an asset.