Zencore Group
San Francisco
51-200 employees
Zencore enables you to move faster and de-risk Cloud Transformation.
Databricks Practice Lead
Databricks Practice Lead
Zencore is a fast growing company founded by former Google Cloud leaders, architects and engineers. We are looking for candidates that have significant experience with Google Cloud to join our team. Our engagements are designed to unblock, remove risk and accelerate timelines for customers that are migrating to Google or need help with data and application modernization. We embed into customer teams to help with strategy, technology decisions and co-development style execution.
We're looking for a passionate and experienced Databricks Professional to join our team and play a key role in shaping the future of data architecture for our customers. As a Databricks Practice Lead, you will play a crucial role in designing and implementing scalable and efficient data engineering solutions using Databricks technology. You will be responsible for guiding the architecture, development, and deployment of data pipelines, analytics, and machine-learning models to meet the organization's strategic objectives.
As our Databricks Leader, you'll be a trusted advisor, thought leader and technical expert working with Fortune 500 companies and large enterprises. You'll collaborate closely with internal teams and customers to design, build, and implement cutting-edge data solutions on the Databricks platform.
What will you do...
- Lead complex data architecture engagements, working directly with customers to understand their business challenges and translate them into innovative technical solutions.
- Deeply understand the Databricks platform and related technologies, staying current with the latest advancements and best practices.
- Develop and document strategic data architectures that leverage the full potential of the Databricks Lakehouse platform.
- Proactively evangelize Databricks solutions and capabilities to potential and existing customers through presentations, workshops, and proof-of-concepts.
- Collaborate with internal teams such as product engineering, sales, and customer success to ensure seamless delivery of solutions and customer satisfaction.
- Contribute to the development of thought leadership content and technical guidance for the broader Databricks community.
Who we need...
- 10+ years of experience in enterprise data architecture and solution design.
- Proven expertise in cloud-based data technologies, including the Databricks Lakehouse Platform, Apache Spark, and related ecosystems (Delta Lake, MLflow, etc.).
- Strong understanding of data warehousing, data lakes, data governance, and security principles.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build trust with customers and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear and concise language for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Passion for technology and a desire to stay ahead of the curve in the evolving data landscape.
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.
Why work here...
- We are professionals you can Trust. Our people have the extensive experience to get the job done
- We share unbiased opinions and are comfortable with the hard truths. You are the subject matter experts for our customers.
- We are the Missing Link. You will connect our customers to Google and move quickly when others can’t
- We remove uncertainty and risk by clearly outlining the process of cloud migration for our customers
- We accelerate timelines and do not dwell on a challenge. You’ll move faster and expose “unknown unknowns” for our customers
- We show empathy. Our customers believe in us because we can relate to their complexities.
How to succeed at Zencore...
- First rule at Zencore - Be Kind
- Own the process - own your customer’s success by proactive practices
- Work hard to reach the destination, but make sure to enjoy the journey
- Champion a consistent collaborative culture
- Be receptive to Feedback
- Challenge the Status Quo
What are the benefits of this role?
- Opportunity to work at the forefront of the data revolution with a rapidly growing and innovative company.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Work with a talented and passionate team of architects, engineers, and data scientists.
- Make a real impact on the success of Fortune 500 companies and large enterprises.
- Contribute to the development of groundbreaking data solutions that shape the future of the industry.
- Founding members building out a Databricks solutions team
We are a fully remote company and offer competitive compensation and benefits.
Zencore is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Zencore is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.