Databricks Senior Principal
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About the role
Who You’ll Work With 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 organizations 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.
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 onleadingon 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 Embody Slalom’s core values and culture, bringing authenticity, curiosity, and care into every interaction 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 environment 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 clientobjectives, 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. Expertisein NoSQL Databases, Container Management Systems, and AI/ML tools.
About Us Slalom is a purpose-led, global business and technology consulting company. From strategy to implementation, our approach is fiercely human. In six countries and 43 markets, we deeply understand our customers—and their customers—to deliver practical, end-to-end solutions that drive meaningful impact. Backed by close partnerships with over 400 leading technology providers, our 13,000+ strong team helps people and organizations dream bigger, move faster, and build better tomorrows for all. We’re honored to be consistently recognized as a great place to work, including being one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work for seven years running. Learn more at slalom.com.
Hybrid/In office: We are hybrid but there are expectations that if your team leader requires you onsite that you are able to meet those expectations/requirements
Slalom is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For this position, the expected base salary pay range is $180,000- $205,000. In addition, there is potential for a 15% discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance. Actual compensation will depend upon individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors.
Slalom Employee Perks: Culture & fun! Lunch & learns Health & wellness activities Holiday parties Employee community groups Social clubs & activities Vacation (20 days prorated based on start date & wellness/sick days)
Tangible perks Competitive compensation package $100 cell phone monthly reimbursement Registered Retirement Program (RRSP) & Employer Matching Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) Annual “Thrive Well-Being” Gift Card Family planning/ Fertility Benefit Maternity/Parental Leave Top-Up Medical & Dental Benefits Life and AD&D Insurance Access to Supplementary Life and AD&D Insurance Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Inkblot Therapy And more! *All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements
Slalom is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will work to reasonably accommodate applicants’ needs throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the interview process. At Slalom, we leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the efficiency and scalability of our recruitment process. To learn more about how we leverage AI please read our TA AI Usage policy here.
Please note if you are hired at Slalom you will be required to complete a background check.
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Databricks Senior Principal
Top Benefits
About the role
Who You’ll Work With 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 organizations 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.
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 onleadingon 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 Embody Slalom’s core values and culture, bringing authenticity, curiosity, and care into every interaction 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 environment 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 clientobjectives, 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. Expertisein NoSQL Databases, Container Management Systems, and AI/ML tools.
About Us Slalom is a purpose-led, global business and technology consulting company. From strategy to implementation, our approach is fiercely human. In six countries and 43 markets, we deeply understand our customers—and their customers—to deliver practical, end-to-end solutions that drive meaningful impact. Backed by close partnerships with over 400 leading technology providers, our 13,000+ strong team helps people and organizations dream bigger, move faster, and build better tomorrows for all. We’re honored to be consistently recognized as a great place to work, including being one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work for seven years running. Learn more at slalom.com.
Hybrid/In office: We are hybrid but there are expectations that if your team leader requires you onsite that you are able to meet those expectations/requirements
Slalom is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For this position, the expected base salary pay range is $180,000- $205,000. In addition, there is potential for a 15% discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance. Actual compensation will depend upon individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors.
Slalom Employee Perks: Culture & fun! Lunch & learns Health & wellness activities Holiday parties Employee community groups Social clubs & activities Vacation (20 days prorated based on start date & wellness/sick days)
Tangible perks Competitive compensation package $100 cell phone monthly reimbursement Registered Retirement Program (RRSP) & Employer Matching Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) Annual “Thrive Well-Being” Gift Card Family planning/ Fertility Benefit Maternity/Parental Leave Top-Up Medical & Dental Benefits Life and AD&D Insurance Access to Supplementary Life and AD&D Insurance Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Inkblot Therapy And more! *All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements
Slalom is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will work to reasonably accommodate applicants’ needs throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the interview process. At Slalom, we leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the efficiency and scalability of our recruitment process. To learn more about how we leverage AI please read our TA AI Usage policy here.
Please note if you are hired at Slalom you will be required to complete a background check.