Principal / Solutions Architect — Databricks

Company overview: Blue Orange Digital is a boutique data & AI consultancy that delivers enterprise-grade results. We design and build modern data platforms, analytics, and ML/AI Agent solutions for mid‑market and enterprise clients across Private Equity, Financial Services, Healthcare, and Retail. Our teams work with technologies like Databricks, Snowflake, dbt, and the broader Microsoft ecosystem to turn messy, real-world data into trustworthy, actionable insight. We’re a builder‑led, client‑first culture that prizes ownership, clear communication, and shipping high‑impact work. Note: Please submit your resume in English, as all application materials must be in English for review and consideration. Position overview: Blue Orange Digital is hiring a Principal / Solutions Architect for a discovery and architecture engagement with a global management consulting client, combining enterprise data architecture and data modeling in a single role. You will define how data moves from source to consumption across a complex client environment, translate that thinking into content client executives can act on, and hold your own with a technically sharp client team that expects real pushback, not agreement. This is a senior individual-contributor role with high client-facing exposure and no direct reports. Responsibilities: Design enterprise data architecture, from logical to physical, across a greenfield and consolidation environmentBuild data models that support the client’s current and future data needsDefine non-functional requirements, including data velocity, change frequency, and data ownership boundariesApply Databricks and medallion architecture (bronze/silver/gold) fluency to structure recommendationsProduce substantive content for client-facing presentations, supplying the thinking that becomes polished, executive-ready decks Requirements: Experience in enterprise data architecture, from logical design through physical implementationData modeling experience on greenfield or consolidation environmentsAbility to define non-functional requirements such as data velocity, change frequency, and ownership boundariesFluency in Databricks and medallion architecture (bronze/silver/gold)Experience producing substantive, presentation-ready content for client or executive audiencesStrong written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients and teammates Preferred qualifications: Experience designing data mesh operating modelsInsurance or risk domain exposureExperience scoping source systems outside your direct control Benefits: Fully remoteFlexible ScheduleUnlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)Paid parental/bereavement leaveWorldwide recognized clients to build skills for an excellent resumeTop-notch team to learn and grow with Background checks may be required for certain positions/projects. Blue Orange Digital is an equal-opportunity employer.