Solutions Engineer - Technology
Edward Jones · Tempe, AZ
- On site
- Full-time
- $130,000 / year
- Tempe, AZ
Job highlights
- Design scalable analytics solutions on Azure Databricks.
- Implement and manage secure Databricks platforms.
- Automate provisioning and deployments with IaC.
- Ensure enterprise security and data governance.
- Partner with data science and product teams.
About the role
Solutions Engineer - Technology
Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500 company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we’re proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns.
Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.
People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.
About The Opportunity
The Data Platform Engineering team is seeking an experienced Solutions Engineer (Azure & Databricks) to drive our enterprise data modernization strategy. You'll architect and deliver scalable analytics solutions on Azure Databricks, enabling advanced analytics, data science, and AI across the enterprise. This role requires an architect-level mindset with hands-on capability to design end-to-end solutions while partnering with stakeholders to translate business problems into robust technical architectures.
What You Will Do
- Lead scalable analytics solution design on Azure and Databricks, creating patterns for ingestion, transformation, and serving using Delta Lake while translating business requirements into actionable architectures and roadmaps.
- Design, implement, and manage secure Databricks platforms with workspace/cluster provisioning, resource optimization using Delta Lake and Photon, and establish reusable reference architectures.
- Automate provisioning via Terraform, GitLab CI/CD, and scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell) while building observability dashboards and operational readiness standards (monitoring, alerting, SLOs).
- Implement enterprise security policies, access controls, and compliance using Unity Catalog; design governance solutions for cataloging, lineage, access models, and data quality across domains.
- Partner with data scientists, ML engineers, and product teams to deploy analytical services, provide consultative guidance on architectural decisions, and resolve performance issues.
- Evaluate emerging Databricks capabilities, document best practices, mentor engineers, support on-call rotation, and enhance solution patterns for scalability and developer experience.
What Experience You Will Need
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field preferred.
- 5+ years in Systems Administration with minimum 3 years hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing Azure Databricks, ADLS, and related data solutions.
- Demonstrated experience architecting end-to-end scalable analytics solutions on Azure with Databricks, covering ingestion, processing, storage, governance, and consumption.
- Proven ability to create architecture artifacts (diagrams, reference architectures, decision records) and guide implementations aligned with enterprise standards.
- Proficiency in Terraform, Azure CLI, Databricks CLI, PowerShell, Python, REST API, and SQL for infrastructure automation and platform management.
- CI/CD and version control expertise with Git, GitHub Actions, and related tools for automated, repeatable deployment workflows.
- Agile development experience working in cross-functional teams with iterative development and modern collaboration practices.
- Excellent communication skills to articulate complex designs and technical solutions clearly to stakeholders from technical teams to executives.
Hybrid Work Arrangement: Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office four days per week effective June 1, 2026. Before June 1, 2026, candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office three days per week, with preference for Tuesday through Thursday.
At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received.
Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Key skills/competency
- Solutions Engineer
- Azure
- Databricks
- Data Architecture
- Data Engineering
- Cloud Solutions
- System Administration
- Terraform
- CI/CD
- Python
Skills & topics
- Solutions Engineer
- Azure
- Databricks
- Data Engineering
- Cloud Solutions
- Data Architecture
- System Administration
- Terraform
- CI/CD
- Python
- Data Platform
- Analytics
- Data Science
- AI
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience with Azure, Databricks, and end-to-end analytics solutions.
- Showcase automation skills: Emphasize proficiency in Terraform, CI/CD, and scripting languages (Python, Bash).
- Quantify achievements: Use numbers to demonstrate the scale and impact of your past projects.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss architectural designs and cloud infrastructure concepts.
- Understand the company culture: Research Edward Jones's values and their commitment to positive impact.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the hybrid work policy for the Solutions Engineer role at Edward Jones?
- For the Solutions Engineer role at Edward Jones, candidates residing within a commutable distance to the Tempe, AZ, or St. Louis, MO offices are expected to work on-site four days per week starting June 1, 2026. Prior to June 1, 2026, a three-day on-site expectation is in place, with a preference for Tuesdays through Thursdays.
- What are the key technical skills required for the Solutions Engineer (Azure & Databricks) position at Edward Jones?
- The Solutions Engineer role at Edward Jones requires a strong background in systems administration, with at least 3 years of hands-on experience in Azure Databricks, ADLS, and related data solutions. Proficiency in Terraform, Azure CLI, Databricks CLI, PowerShell, Python, REST API, SQL, and CI/CD tools like Git and GitHub Actions is essential for infrastructure automation and platform management.
- How does Edward Jones approach data modernization and what is the role of a Solutions Engineer in this strategy?
- Edward Jones is driving its enterprise data modernization strategy through its Data Platform Engineering team. The Solutions Engineer will architect and deliver scalable analytics solutions on Azure Databricks, enabling advanced analytics, data science, and AI. This involves designing ingestion, transformation, and serving patterns, managing secure Databricks platforms, and ensuring robust data governance.
- What is the expected experience level for the Solutions Engineer role at Edward Jones?
- The Solutions Engineer position at Edward Jones typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and over 5 years of experience in Systems Administration, with a minimum of 3 years focused on designing, deploying, and managing Azure Databricks and related data solutions. Proven experience in architecting end-to-end scalable analytics solutions is also a key requirement.
- How can I highlight my suitability for the Solutions Engineer role during the application process at Edward Jones?
- To highlight your suitability for the Solutions Engineer role, tailor your resume to emphasize your experience with Azure Databricks, data architecture, and end-to-end solution design. Showcase your proficiency in automation tools like Terraform and CI/CD, as well as your scripting skills. Demonstrating your ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and your experience with agile methodologies will also strengthen your application.
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