About this role
Job title: Databricks Practice Lead
About the Role Onebridge is seeking a Databricks Practice Lead who is a strategic and hands-on expert in modern data architecture. You will partner with executives to guide enterprise-scale transformations and platform decisions, applying deep Databricks Lakehouse Platform knowledge to migrations, governance, and AI enablement. You will blend technical depth with business acumen to support pre-sales, compare platforms, and build ROI-driven solution strategies while leading cross-functional workstreams without direct reports and mentoring teammates.
What You'll Do
- Architect and implement scalable data solutions using the Databricks Lakehouse Platform, including Medallion architecture, streaming integration, and ACID-compliant designs.
- Lead pre-sales and business development by assessing current-state environments, identifying client pain points, comparing technologies, and justifying ROI for tailored solutions.
- Advise client executives on strategic data initiatives, platform evolution, and enterprise-scale architecture decisions.
- Ensure governance and alignment of delivered solutions with original scope, serving as the escalation point for delivery teams.
- Collaborate across cross-functional teams, such as engineering, BI, platform, integration, and AI, to drive innovation and data democratization.
- Mentor and guide data teams, leading discussions and technical delivery without formal people management responsibilities.
- Stay current on product evolution, including Lakehouse Monitoring, Lake Designer, Delta Sharing, Mosaic AI, and Matrix.
What We're Looking For
- 7+ years of experience in data engineering, solution architecture, or related roles.
- Hands-on expertise with Databricks Lakehouse Platform and cloud-based data technologies.
- Experience supporting pre-sales activities such as discovery sessions, technical demos, and proposal development.
- Strong background in enterprise data architecture, governance frameworks, and scalable solution design.
- Experience with platform migrations including Snowflake, Informatica, and on-prem systems.
- Ability to compare cloud platforms pragmatically and provide cost and ROI analysis during pre-sales engagements.
- Proven client-facing skills with the ability to lead strategic conversations and translate technical solutions into business impact.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a transparent, humble, and adaptable approach.