
Databricks · Seoul
FEQ227R130 As a Specialist Solutions Architect (SSA), you will guide customers in building big data solutions on Databricks that span a large variety of use ca...
As a Specialist Solutions Architect (SSA), you will guide customers in building big data solutions on Databricks that span a large
variety of use cases. These are customer-facing roles, working with and supporting the Solution Architects, requiring hands-on
production experience with Apache Spark™ and expertise in other data technologies. SSAs help customers through design and
successful implementation of essential workloads while aligning their technical roadmap for expanding the usage of the Databricks
Lakehouse Platform. As a deep go-to-expert reporting to the Director of Field Engineering, you will continue to strengthen your
technical skills through mentorship, learning, and internal training programs and establish yourself in an area of specialty -
whether that be performance tuning, machine learning, industry expertise, or more.
architectural design to data engineering to model deployment
architecture
estimating workload sizing, and custom architectures
solutions.
value.
SQL Interfaces.
cloud security and networking.
distributed data processing environments like Apache Spark, using tools like MLflow.
About Databricks
Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide — including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and
over 50% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI.
Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse,
Apache Spark™, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.
Benefits
At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific
details on the benefits offered in your region click here.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to
ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment
at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or
expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation,
socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
Compliance
If access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's
discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an
applicant on this basis alone.
P-1570 At Databricks, our core principles are at the heart of everything we do; creating a culture of proactiveness and a customer-centric mindset guides us to create a unified platform that makes data science and analytics accessible to everyone. We aim to inspire our customers to make informed decisions that push their business forward. We provide a user-friendly and intuitive platform that makes it easy to turn insights into action and fosters a culture of creativity, experimentation, and continuous improvement. You will be an essential part of this mission, using your technical expertise to demonstrate how our Data Intelligence Platform can help customers solve their complex data challenges. You'll work with a collaborative, customer-focused team that values innovation and creativity, using your skills to create customized solutions to help our customers achieve their goals and guide their businesses forward. Join us in our quest to change how people work with data and make a better world! This is a Hybrid role, based in Seoul, Korea. The impact you will have: * Form successful relationships with clients throughout your assigned territory, providing technical and business value to Databricks customers in collaboration with Account Executives. * Operate as an expert in big data analytics to excite customers about Databricks. You will develop into a ‘champion’ and trusted advisor on multiple issues of architecture, design, and implementation to lead to the successful adoption of the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform. * Scale best practices in your field and support customers by authoring reference architectures, how-tos, and demo applications, and help build the Databricks community in your region by leading workshops, seminars, and meet-ups. * Grow your knowledge and expertise to the level of a technical and/or industry specialist. What we look for: * Engage customers in technical sales, challenge their questions, guide clear outcomes, and communicate technical and value propositions. * Develop customer relationships and build internal partnerships with account executives and teams. * Prior experience with coding in a core programming language (i.e., Python, Java, Scala) and willingness to learn a base level of Spark. * Proficient with Big Data Analytics technologies, including hands-on expertise with complex proofs-of-concept and public cloud platform(s). * Experienced in use case discovery, scoping, and delivering complex solution architecture designs to multiple audiences requiring an ability to context switch in levels of technical depth. * Native level in Korean is required, and proficiency in English is a plus About Databricks Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide — including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. Benefits At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region click here. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Compliance If access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.
ABOUT ULTRA TENDENCY Ultra Tendency is a leading data and AI consultancy helping organizations accelerate digital transformation through modern data platforms, advanced analytics, and AI-driven solutions. As a trusted partner to enterprise customers across Europe, we specialize in delivering cloud-native data architectures and scalable solutions that unlock business value. We are expanding our Databricks practice and are looking for an experienced Databricks Resident Solutions Architect (RSA) to work closely with our clients and delivery teams across APJ & EMEA. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ROLE As a Databricks Resident Solutions Architect, you will serve as a trusted technical advisor and strategic partner to enterprise customers. You will guide organizations through their data and AI transformation journeys, helping them design, implement, and optimize modern data platforms built on Databricks. You will combine deep technical expertise with strong stakeholder management skills to ensure customers realize measurable value from their Databricks investments. Working alongside client teams, executives, engineers, and Ultra Tendency consultants, you will lead architecture decisions, promote best practices, and drive successful adoption of the Databricks Lakehouse Platform. This is a highly customer-facing role requiring both hands-on technical capability and executive-level communication skills. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KEY RESPONSIBILITIES CUSTOMER ADVISORY & ARCHITECTURE * Act as the primary technical advisor for strategic Databricks customers. * Design and review scalable data, analytics, and AI architectures leveraging the Databricks Lakehouse Platform. * Lead architecture workshops, solution design sessions, and technical roadmap discussions. * Translate business requirements into technical solutions and implementation plans. * Advise customers on platform modernization, cloud migration, data governance, and AI initiatives. SOLUTION DELIVERY & OPTIMIZATION * Support the successful implementation and adoption of Databricks solutions. * Review data engineering, analytics, machine learning, and GenAI workloads for scalability, performance, security, and cost optimization. * Identify and resolve technical blockers during customer engagements. * Drive architectural best practices for data pipelines, Lakehouse design, Unity Catalog, governance, and platform operations. TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP * Serve as a subject matter expert on Databricks capabilities and emerging data & AI technologies. * Mentor customer teams and Ultra Tendency consultants on architecture patterns and best practices. * Deliver executive presentations, technical workshops, and enablement sessions. * Contribute to reusable assets, reference architectures, and practice development initiatives. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT * Partner with sales and account teams during strategic customer engagements. * Support technical discovery, solution positioning, and proposal development. * Provide architecture guidance during pre-sales and proof-of-concept activities. * Identify opportunities for platform expansion and increased customer value. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS * 7+ years of experience in data engineering, cloud architecture, analytics, or related fields. * 3+ years working with Databricks in enterprise environments. * Strong expertise in modern data platform architecture and cloud-native solutions. * Hands-on experience designing and implementing Lakehouse architectures. * Strong knowledge of: * Databricks Data Intelligence Platform * Apache Spark * Delta Lake * Unity Catalog * Data Governance & Security * Data Warehousing and Lakehouse Design * ETL/ELT Architectures * Data Modeling * Experience with at least one major cloud platform: * Microsoft Azure (preferred) * AWS * Google Cloud Platform * Proficiency in: * Python * SQL * Spark * Experience engaging with executive stakeholders and technical leadership teams. * Excellent communication and presentation skills in English and Korean. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Databricks certifications such as: * Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional * Databricks Certified Solutions Architect * Databricks Certified Machine Learning Professional * Experience with: * Generative AI and LLM solutions * MLflow * MLOps * Data Governance frameworks * Data Mesh architectures * Real-time and streaming data platforms * Experience in consulting or professional services environments. * Additional language skills in Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese or Chinese are highly desirable. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE * Customers successfully adopt and scale Databricks solutions. * Complex technical challenges are resolved quickly and effectively. * Executive stakeholders view you as a trusted advisor. * Best practices are consistently applied across customer environments. * Customer satisfaction, platform utilization, and business outcomes improve measurably. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHY JOIN ULTRA TENDENCY? * Work with leading enterprise customers across EMEA & APJ. * Be part of a rapidly growing Data & AI consultancy. * Access to cutting-edge technologies in Data Engineering, Analytics, AI, and GenAI. * Opportunity to shape and expand Ultra Tendency's Databricks practice. * Continuous learning and certification support. * Flexible and remote-friendly working environment. * Competitive compensation package. * Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and international culture. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ELIGIBILITY Applicants must currently reside in South Korea and possess the legal right to work in the country. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide relocation assistance or visa sponsorship for this position. ABOUT US Ultra Tendency is an international Data Engineering consultancy specializing in Big Data, Cloud, Streaming, IIoT, and Microservices. Since 2010, we have helped leading organizations—including the European Central Bank, Deutsche Telekom, and Europe’s largest automotive manufacturer—build and operate large-scale, data-driven platforms. With 8 offices across 10 countries and a growing global team, we combine deep technical expertise with a strong commitment to open source. Our consultants actively contribute to projects such as Apache Kafka, Apache NiFi, Terraform, and Ansible, and we are a trusted Databricks partner. At Ultra Tendency, you'll work on challenging projects that push the boundaries of Data and AI while collaborating with talented colleagues in a culture built on learning, knowledge sharing, and mutual support. We evaluate candidates based on skills, experience, and business fit, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Data privacy statement: Data Protection for Applicants – Ultra Tendency
ABOUT ULTRA TENDENCY Ultra Tendency is a leading data and AI consultancy helping organizations accelerate digital transformation through modern data platforms, advanced analytics, and AI-driven solutions. As a trusted partner to enterprise customers across Europe, we specialize in delivering cloud-native data architectures and scalable solutions that unlock business value. We are expanding our Databricks practice and are looking for an experienced Senior Databricks Consulting Engineer to work closely with our clients and delivery teams across APJ & EMEA. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ROLE As a Senior Databricks Consulting Engineer, you will serve as a trusted technical advisor and strategic partner to enterprise customers. You will guide organizations through their data and AI transformation journeys, helping them design, implement, and optimize modern data platforms built on Databricks. You will combine deep technical expertise with strong stakeholder management skills to ensure customers realize measurable value from their Databricks investments. Working alongside client teams, executives, engineers, and Ultra Tendency consultants, you will lead architecture decisions, promote best practices, and drive successful adoption of the Databricks Lakehouse Platform. This is a highly customer-facing role requiring both hands-on technical capability and executive-level communication skills. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KEY RESPONSIBILITIES CUSTOMER ADVISORY & ARCHITECTURE * Act as the primary technical advisor for strategic Databricks customers. * Design and review scalable data, analytics, and AI architectures leveraging the Databricks Lakehouse Platform. * Lead architecture workshops, solution design sessions, and technical roadmap discussions. * Translate business requirements into technical solutions and implementation plans. * Advise customers on platform modernization, cloud migration, data governance, and AI initiatives. SOLUTION DELIVERY & OPTIMIZATION * Support the successful implementation and adoption of Databricks solutions. * Review data engineering, analytics, machine learning, and GenAI workloads for scalability, performance, security, and cost optimization. * Identify and resolve technical blockers during customer engagements. * Drive architectural best practices for data pipelines, Lakehouse design, Unity Catalog, governance, and platform operations. TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP * Serve as a subject matter expert on Databricks capabilities and emerging data & AI technologies. * Mentor customer teams and Ultra Tendency consultants on architecture patterns and best practices. * Deliver executive presentations, technical workshops, and enablement sessions. * Contribute to reusable assets, reference architectures, and practice development initiatives. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT * Partner with sales and account teams during strategic customer engagements. * Support technical discovery, solution positioning, and proposal development. * Provide architecture guidance during pre-sales and proof-of-concept activities. * Identify opportunities for platform expansion and increased customer value. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS * 7+ years of experience in data engineering, cloud architecture, analytics, or related fields. * 3+ years working with Databricks in enterprise environments. * Strong expertise in modern data platform architecture and cloud-native solutions. * Hands-on experience designing and implementing Lakehouse architectures. * Strong knowledge of: * Databricks Data Intelligence Platform * Apache Spark * Delta Lake * Unity Catalog * Data Governance & Security * Data Warehousing and Lakehouse Design * ETL/ELT Architectures * Data Modeling * Experience with at least one major cloud platform: * Microsoft Azure (preferred) * AWS * Google Cloud Platform * Proficiency in: * Python * SQL * Spark * Experience engaging with executive stakeholders and technical leadership teams. * Excellent communication and presentation skills in English & Korean. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Databricks certifications such as: * Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional * Databricks Certified Solutions Architect * Databricks Certified Machine Learning Professional * Experience with: * Generative AI and LLM solutions * MLflow * MLOps * Data Governance frameworks * Data Mesh architectures * Real-time and streaming data platforms * Experience in consulting or professional services environments. * Additional language skills in German, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese or Chinese are highly desirable. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE * Customers successfully adopt and scale Databricks solutions. * Complex technical challenges are resolved quickly and effectively. * Executive stakeholders view you as a trusted advisor. * Best practices are consistently applied across customer environments. * Customer satisfaction, platform utilization, and business outcomes improve measurably. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHY JOIN ULTRA TENDENCY? * Work with leading enterprise customers across APJ & EMEA. * Be part of a rapidly growing Data & AI consultancy. * Access to cutting-edge technologies in Data Engineering, Analytics, AI, and GenAI. * Opportunity to shape and expand Ultra Tendency's Databricks practice. * Continuous learning and certification support. * Flexible and remote-friendly working environment. * Competitive compensation package. * Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and international culture. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ELIGIBILITY Applicants must currently reside in South Korea and possess the legal right to work in the country. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide relocation assistance or visa sponsorship for this position. ABOUT US Ultra Tendency is an international Data Engineering consultancy specializing in Big Data, Cloud, Streaming, IIoT, and Microservices. Since 2010, we have helped leading organizations—including the European Central Bank, Deutsche Telekom, and Europe’s largest automotive manufacturer—build and operate large-scale, data-driven platforms. With 8 offices across 10 countries and a growing global team, we combine deep technical expertise with a strong commitment to open source. Our consultants actively contribute to projects such as Apache Kafka, Apache NiFi, Terraform, and Ansible, and we are a trusted Databricks partner. At Ultra Tendency, you'll work on challenging projects that push the boundaries of Data and AI while collaborating with talented colleagues in a culture built on learning, knowledge sharing, and mutual support. We evaluate candidates based on skills, experience, and business fit, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Data privacy statement: Data Protection for Applicants – Ultra Tendency