Technical Architect - Databricks CoE

We currently have a career opportunity for a Technical Architect, Databricks CoE to join our team located in Chicago, Dallas, Houston or San Francisco

Job Overview:

Perficient is a Databricks Gold partner with six Brickbuilder specializations, working toward Platinum. As a Technical Architect, you are the hands-on expert who wins the technical argument and then makes the solution real. You design and demo the architectures behind our signature plays, support pursuits with the GTM Architect and client partners, and stay billable on strategic engagements. You also turn what you learn into reusable accelerators.

• 15+ years in data and analytics architecture, with 5+ hands-on on Databricks (Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Workflows/Jobs, Spark optimization).
• Databricks Professional-level certification (Data Engineer, ML or GenAI), or a commitment to earn one in 90 days.
• Delivery of multiple production Databricks programs on AWS, Azure or GCP, ideally including a legacy DW migration.
• Hands-on agentic and GenAI experience (RAG, Agent Bricks, evaluation and governance), and exposure to Databricks Apps.
• Consulting-grade communication: you can whiteboard with a CDO in the morning and debug a pipeline in the afternoon.
• Depth in at least one priority industry (BFSI or HLS preferred).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical staff.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Be independent and self-driven.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Must be open to travel.

Preferred Skills and Education:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Databricks Champion status
• FinOps experience
• Salesforce, Adobe or cloud-platform practice crossover
• a prior GSI or Databricks Professional Services background.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our Data & Analytics team drives cutting-edge innovation in digital transformation deployment globally and across industries. We partner with a diverse range of clients and support them at every stage of the data lifecycle—from curation and ingestion to management, analytics, and reporting. Our practice spans AI, Data Management, Content, Data Strategy, and more. From building modern data platforms to applying machine learning and generative AI, we help organizations unlock deeper insights, automate decision-making, and drive smarter outcomes. In our collaborative, fast-paced environment, you’ll work with industry-leading tools and technologies, tackling real-world challenges and delivering impactful solutions that shape the future of digital transformation.

ABOUT PERFICIENT

Perficient is the global AI and technology consulting firm disrupting the traditional consulting model. Powered by our 7,000+ advisors, engineers, and designers, Perficient implements AI-first solutions that break conventions and deliver outcomes that matter. Proudly serving clients that represent the world’s most innovative brands, and in collaboration with our powerful technology partner ecosystem, we bring deep industry expertise and data-driven design to redefine how businesses run and succeed. Perficient is different. For real. Learn more at perficient.com.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans. Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Disability Accommodations: Perficient is committed to providing a barrier-free employment process with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed.

The salary range for this position takes into consideration a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, level of experience, applicable office location, training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The new hire salary range displays the minimum and maximum salary targets for this position across all US locations, and the range has not been adjusted for any specific state differentials. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the unique facts and circumstances regarding each candidate. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $160,400 to $208,400. Please note that the salary range posted reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits or any potential equity or variable bonus programs. Information regarding the benefits available for this position are in our benefits overview. 

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Disclaimer:  The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee assigned to this classification.  Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time. 

• Win the technical decision. Lead architecture workshops, proofs of value and demos with client and Databricks field SAs. Build and maintain one reference demo per signature play (Stars AI Navigator, Regulatory Compliance, Demand & Inventory, Predictive Maintenance, Churn & Ad Monetization).
• Architect on the Data Intelligence Platform. Design Lakehouse and medallion architectures with Lakeflow (Connect, Designer, Jobs), Databricks SQL, Unity Catalog and Unity AI Gateway, Genie, Agent Bricks, Databricks Apps and Lakebase. Apply Terraform and CI/CD patterns.
• Lead migrations. Run legacy DW-to-Lakehouse assessments and deliveries using our Agentic Migration Factory and Databricks’ Lakebridge tooling.
• Scope the ladder. Define technical scope, assumptions and consumption forecasts for Bronze through Platinum offers. Give each deal registration a credible DBU estimate.
• Stay billable. Provide senior technical leadership on strategic client engagements, with architecture reviews, governance standards and mentoring.
• Productize. Build and publish reusable accelerators, reference architectures and Brickbuilder-ready assets. Give Databricks structured product feedback.

• Raise the bar. Lead the certification sprint, mentor delivery teams and act as a Databricks Champion in the field.