Principal Solution Lead - Data, Analytics & AI

An organization of data and technology consultants is seeking a Principal Solution Lead in the Eastern Time Zone, with a remote or hybrid US work arrangement. This role leads client-facing strategy and solution architecture for enterprise data, analytics, and AI initiatives across modern cloud environments.

About the Opportunity:

• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Hours: Standard business
• Setting: Remote

Responsibilities:

• Lead solution architecture for scalable, secure data, analytics, and AI platforms across cloud environments
• Partner with executive stakeholders and technical leaders to assess needs and define long-term platform roadmaps
• Support technical pre-sales efforts by creating solution blueprints, estimates, proposals, and statements of work
• Establish architectural standards, design patterns, and best practices for data pipelines, streaming, governance, and AI/ML integration
• Guide implementation teams and mentor consultants across client engagements and the broader practice

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in data engineering, software development, or cloud consulting
• 4+ years of experience in a client-facing Solution Lead or Principal Architect role within a systems integrator or consulting environment
• Hands-on expertise with Databricks, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Delta Live Tables, and PySpark
• Proven experience with Snowflake architecture, performance optimization, and security or data sharing models
• Experience with AWS and Azure cloud services for building and supporting data platforms
• Strong Python programming skills for data pipeline development, orchestration, and custom software engineering
• Excellent communication, storytelling, and negotiation skills with the ability to present technical concepts to business stakeholders

Desired Skills:

• Databricks Certified Solutions Architect Professional
• Snowflake SnowPro Core or Advanced Architect certification
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Experience with generative AI, LLM orchestration, feature stores, and MLOps pipelines
• Familiarity with dbt, Terraform, CI/CD automation, and data governance platforms such as Collibra or Alation

Desired Skills and Experience Solution Lead , Principal Architect, Databricks, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Delta Live Tables, and PySpark, Snowflake ,AWS, AZure, AI/ML, LLM , Python, Presales,