Databricks Center of Excellence Lead

Job Description

We’re looking for a Databricks Center of Excellence Lead to build on Hiflylabs’ Databricks expertise across our Data Platform Solutions, AI and Application Development divisions.

You’ll spend approximately 50% of your time designing and implementing client solutions, with the remaining time dedicated to technical leadership, developing our experts, and building and running our Databricks practice.

What you’ll do

• Develop and run our Databricks practice: set priorities, coordinate experts across divisions and organise shared initiatives.
• Shape technical direction with the CTO and technical leaders, define engineering standards, and support delivery quality through architecture and technical reviews.
• Build and maintain shared knowledge, reusable code, reference architectures and accelerators, bringing relevant Databricks developments into our work.
• Develop colleagues’ expertise through mentoring, training, knowledge sharing and certification paths.
• Own our technical relationship with Databricks as both a partner and a client, and contribute to joint initiatives.
• Support presales and client workshops, and represent Hiflylabs through technical content, events and the wider Databricks community.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring

• Deep, hands-on Databricks expertise and a broad understanding of its capabilities across data engineering, advanced analytics, AI/ML and application development.
• A strong track record in delivering integrated solutions using Databricks and complementary tools and technologies across the wider data and AI ecosystem.
• Experience as a Tech Lead, Lead Architect, Engineering Lead or similar senior technical leader.
• Experience building or leading technical teams or communities, with the ability and motivation to establish effective ways of working.
• A commitment to developing others while staying actively involved in engineering and delivery.
• Strong communication skills: you can guide engineers, advise clients and collaborate effectively with partners.
• Fluent English.
• Experience with conference talks, technical writing or other forms of external knowledge sharing is a plus.
• Candidates based in Hungary are preferred, but we also welcome applications from international candidates.

Additional Information

Why us?

• Diverse projects - In each assignment, there is always something new, either on the technical or the business side, that helps you grow.
• Empowerment - Trust is a cornerstone of our culture. We'll hold your hand if you need it, but give you space if you’d like to push your limits. Don't lose sight of the goal, the rest is up to you. 
• Flexible ways of working – We love our location on Bartók Béla RoadStreet which is not only an office but also a community space. However, we respect our people to do their work when and how they work best. 
• Balanced life - We love what we do and aim to work together with others who do their work with love. At the same time, we highly value fresh minds, for which we think a healthy work/life balance is essential! Forget about pointless meetings and unnecessary administration.
• Mentoring from your first day – Continuous support is not just a set of fancy words we throw around here; your mentor follows you throughout your career path.
• Learning & Development opportunities - If you want to keep learning and improving, we are on to a great track! We look forward to helping you unlock your potential.
• Supportive corporate culture - In addition to our professional success, we are proud of the social cohesion that is based on comradery, mutual support, and respect and is constantly nurtured in the company.