Solution Architect - Modern Data Platforms (Azure Databricks)

N-iX is an international company with Ukrainian roots that helps businesses across the globe develop successful software products. Founded in 2002, N-iX has come a long way and increased its presence in nine countries spanning Europe, the US, and Latin America. Today, we are a strong community of 2,000+ professionals and a reliable partner for global industry leaders and Fortune 500 companies.

The Data and Analytics practice, part of the Technology Office, is a team of high-end experts in data strategy, data governance, and data platforms, and contribute to shaping the future of data platforms for our customers. As a Solution Data Architect, you will play a crucial role in designing and implementing data solutions for our clients and develop, execute the Data and Analytics practice within the company.

Responsibilities:

• Client Engagement: Demonstrate deep expertise in Data Platform Modernization to build credibility with prospective clients. Share relevant customer stories and proof points
• Requirement Analysis: Engage clients to understand their needs, scope projects, and define solutions. Articulate business benefits, use cases, and create roadmaps to achieve client goals
• Presales Support: Assist the sales team in creating customer proposals, including Statements of Work (SOWs) and responses to RFPs. Participate in project scoping calls
• Opportunity Identification: Identify opportunities to upgrade and optimize clients and data platforms to meet modern demandsImplementation Support: Play a key role in overseeing Data Platform modernization implementation projects. Ensure the solution meets client requirements and provide best practice guidance
• Architectural Guidance: Provide strategic guidance and support in architecting and planning the implementation of modern data platforms for clients
• Technology Assessment: Stay current with the latest developments in modern data platforms and apply this knowledge to client projects 
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Participate in meetings with internal and external stakeholders, including Delivery Managers, Account Managers, Client Partners, and Delivery Teams, as well as ecosystem partners
• Practice Development: Co-create and develop the Data & Analytics practice within the company, focusing on data services and consulting offerings

Requirements:

• Proven Experience: Demonstrated track record in leveraging Databricks Data Intelligence and/or Snowflake in major projects.
• Architectural Expertise: Over 10 years of progressive experience from data engineer to Architect role, designing, building, and maintaining complex solutions
• Solution Design: Expert knowledge and experience applying data concepts like Data Mesh, Data Fabric, Data Warehouse, Data Lake, Data Lakehouse, from design to implementation
• Sales Acumen: Worked on implementation/proposals as a Solution Architect responsible for designing solutions end to end
• Cloud Data Knowledge: Strong knowledge of the Cloud Data Platform landscape, including vendors and offerings across domains such as Cloud Data Platform foundations, migration and modernization, and data intelligence
• Continuous Learning: Passion, curiosity and desire to learn what is new in the data platforms market, modern technology trends and data stacks
• Communication Skills: Ability to present technical ideas in a business-friendly language. Excellent English verbal and written communication skills is a must.
• Travel: Willingness to travel on business as required

Why Join Us:

• Innovative Projects: Work on cutting-edge data platform modernization projects with leading industry clients.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team of passionate experts dedicated to delivering excellence.
• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary and benefits package.

We offer:

• Flexible working format — remote, office-based or flexible
• A competitive salary and good compensation package
• Personalized career growth
• Professional development tools (mentorship program, tech talks and trainings, centers of excellence, and more)
• Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharing
• Education reimbursement
• Memorable anniversary presents
• Corporate events and team buildings
• Other location-specific benefits