Lead Forward Deployed Engineer, Databricks 2026- US, UK (Remote)

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Job Overview

Job Title

Lead Forward Deployed Engineer Databricks

Company

Aimpoint Digital

Location

• Atlanta, GA (On-site option available)
• Remote (US or UK)
• London, UK (On-site option available)
  
  

Job Type

Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy production-grade data and AI solutions on the Databricks platform (Lakehouse, Mosaic AI, Unity Catalog, etc.).
• Work directly with business and technical stakeholders to identify high-value AI use cases.
• Lead client discovery sessions to define workflows, data availability, and success criteria.
• Architect AI-native data platforms supporting agentic workflows, semantic analytics, and model deployment.
• Build Genie rooms, semantic layers, and data products to operationalize insights.
• Create prototypes, demos, and technical reference architectures.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to design secure, scalable, and production-ready solutions.
• Collaborate with sales and delivery teams to shape Databricks-led opportunities.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience in data engineering, AI engineering, or enterprise software development.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks, Spark, Delta Lake, and Lakehouse architecture.
• Excellent Python and SQL skills (experience with PySpark, MLflow, Unity Catalog strongly preferred).
• Familiarity with enterprise AI patterns: RAG, agents, model serving, vector search, and governance.
• Ability to translate ambiguous business needs into technical architecture.
• Strong communication skills for engaging executives and technical teams.
• Practical understanding of moving from demo to production in complex enterprise environments.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Databricks certification or deep hands-on delivery experience in the Databricks ecosystem.
• Experience building Databricks Apps, Genie rooms, Lakebase applications, or agentic solutions.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Background in consulting, solution architecture, or field engineering.
• Experience designing governed data products or operational analytics applications.
• Knowledge of industry use cases in retail, CPG, manufacturing, supply chain, or energy.
  
  

About The Role

As a Lead Forward Deployed Engineer, you will operate at the edge of the customer environment, turning ambiguous business needs into deployed technical solutions. This role focuses on helping clients move beyond platform implementation into real business transformation using Databricks as a core enterprise AI platform.