Senior Principal, Market Solutions (Databricks)

Slalom is a fiercely human business and technology consulting company that leads with outcomes to bring more value, in all ways, always. From strategy through delivery, our agile teams across 52 offices in 12 countries collaborate with clients to bring powerful customer experiences, innovative ways of working, and new products and services to life.

We are trusted by leaders across the Global 1000, many successful enterprise and mid‐market companies, and 500+ public sector organisations to improve operations, drive growth, and create value. At Slalom, we believe that together, we can move faster, dream bigger, and build better tomorrows for all.

The purpose of our Data and AI practice at Slalom is to build a better future with Data. Through trusted partnerships with our clients, we co‐create modern data solutions that drive results and improve the world. We are continuing to grow our practice whilst keeping Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness at the forefront, and hiring individuals who share a similar passion for data, technology, and culture.

What You'll Do

- Collaborate closely with data leaders to drive sales, recruiting, account management, consulting, and operational excellence across the practice
- Be part of our growing Databricks Center of Excellence and focus on leading on Databricks projects.
- Act as a Databricks SME, supporting business development efforts and guiding clients through best practices in architecture, data engineering, and scalable analytics
- Drive innovation and performance through a team‐based approach that values output, ownership, and employee wellbeing
- Lead and manage project risk—including planning, budgeting, deliverables, and executive‐level alignment
- Deepen Slalom's presence in the market by developing proposals, SOWs,



and strategies to grow our footprint within existing accounts
- Provide technical and architectural guidance on Databricks, modern data platforms, and cloud‐native solutions to both clients and Slalom team members
- Be a mentor and thought leader, regularly recommending emerging technologies and tools that align with client goals and future‐state data strategies
- Bring a business‐first lens to every conversation, driving impactful, tech‐enabled outcomes that elevate our clients' competitive edge

What You'll Bring

As a Senior Principal in the Databricks practice, you will bring your broad experience in architecture design and deep expertise in data engineering to tackle the most complex data challenges for our clients. You are a visionary leader who can drive strategic initiatives and foster an setting of innovation.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and oversee large‐scale data architecture projects, leveraging Databricks and its specific products such as Delta Lake, Delta Live Tables, and Unity Catalog to deliver high‐impact solutions.
- Provide leadership and strategic direction to engineering teams, ensuring alignment with client objectives, and maximizing the use of Databricks' features.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, guiding them through digital transformation and data strategy development, with a focus on leveraging Databricks to its fullest potential.

Requirements

- 10+ years of experience in data engineering or architecture,



with a minimum of 6+ years of extensive hands‐on experience with Databricks, including specific products like Delta Lake, Delta Live Tables, and Unity Catalog.
- Mastery of Big Data Platforms, Cloud Data Warehouses, and Object‐Oriented Programming.
- Expertise in NoSQL Databases, Container Management Systems, and AI/ML tools.
- Deep understanding of how AI can be used to accelerate platform deployment and delivery of Databricks‐based solutions.

Our Values

Our culture and values reflect each individual Slalomer. We are dedicated to encouraging workplace diversity and ensuring all our people, from any background, can contribute to their full potential. We wish to build a team that echoes the diversity of the communities we serve, and our values are an active part of our every‐day, guiding our decisions.

What keeps us here?

When we moved to Australia in 2020, we had no idea just how important our work/life balance would need to be. We've asked our consultants what makes Slalom a great place to work and the most common answer – "the freedom to be ourselves when life gets in the way".

We make a big effort to bring everyone together and allow space when space is needed. We believe in helping each other thrive in work and life and are proud to invest in benefits that include holistic wellbeing, meaningful allowances, and investment in our team's professional, technical, and personal growth.

Slalom is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Slalom does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion, or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.

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📌 Senior Principal, Databricks - Data and AI - Sydney
🏢 Slalom
📍 Sydney