We are seeking a
**Databricks Solution Architect**
to join EPAM's Data & AI practice in North America.

You will design and deliver governed data, analytics, and AI platforms on Databricks for enterprise clients, and you will join pre-sales pursuits to shape solutions, estimates, and proposals.
EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services.

We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities.

We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture, and you will collaborate with multinational teams on innovative projects while continuing to learn and grow.

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**Responsibilities**
Design end to end Lakehouse architectures on Databricks (Azure, AWS, or GCP), covering ingestion, medallion modeling, serving, governance, and cost control
Lead discovery and architecture workshops with client executives and engineering teams, and present proposed solutions and roadmaps clearly
Partner with sales and the Databricks field team on pursuits: shape solutions, answer RFPs, build proposals, estimate effort, and run POCs
Define target architectures and migration paths from other solutions to Databricks
Architect governance with Unity Catalog, including access control, lineage, data sharing, and compliance with client security requirements
Design AI solutions, including RAG, agentic workflows, Model Serving, Vector Search, and MLflow based LLMOps and MLOps
Guide delivery teams through build and go live, and review, audit, and improve existing designs and system architectures
Run performance tuning, optimization, and Fin





Ops reviews for Spark and Databricks SQL workloads
**Requirements**
8+ years of experience in data engineering, data architecture, or software development, including 3+ years designing solutions on Databricks
Hands-on proficiency in Python and SQL; Scala is a plus
Deep knowledge of Apache Spark, Delta Lake, Lakeflow (Spark Declarative Pipelines and Jobs), Databricks SQL, and Unity Catalog
Experience with at least one major cloud (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and its data services, networking, and security model
Proven experience leading large, client driven implementation projects, including pre-sales and proposal work
Experience with streaming and messaging tools such as Kafka, Event Hubs, Kinesis, or Flink
Knowledge of design patterns, CI/CD, infrastructure as code (Terraform), and Databricks Asset Bundles
Working knowledge of AI on Databricks (Mosaic AI, Agent Bricks, MLflow)
Strong communication and consulting skills, with fluent English (B2+ or higher)
Authorization to work in the US or Canada
**Nice to have**
Databricks Solution Architect Champion certification (a big plus), plus certifications such as Data Engineer Professional, Generative AI Engineer Associate, or Machine Learning Qualified
**We offer**
Extended Healthcare with Prescription Drugs,



Dental and Vision, and Healthcare Spending Account (Company Paid)
Life and AD&D; Insurance (Company Paid)
Employee Assistance Program (Company Paid)
Telehealth (Company Paid)
Short-term Disability (Company Paid)
Long-Term Disability
Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick days)
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with Company match
Maternity/Parental/Adoption Leave Top-up
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Critical Illness Insurance
Employee Discounts
Unlimited access to Linked

In learning solutions
EPAM Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

We recognize the value of diversity and inclusion in creating success for our customers, business partners, shareholders, employees and communities.

We are committed to recruiting, hiring, developing and promoting employees without discrimination.

As a global employer, this commitment includes complying with all laws in the countries in which we operate.

Nevertheless, we believe equal employment practices should not be limited to what the law requires.

Equal opportunity and inclusion are essential to motivate, empower and recognize the best in everyone.

At EPAM, employment actions are based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, national origin, ancestry, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status when otherwise legally able to work, or any other characteristic protected by law.

📌 Databricks Solution Architect (Data & AI) (Canada)
🏢 EPAM Systems
📍 Canada