Job SummaryDevelops, maintains, and enhances cloud-based data platform solutions and business applications with a focus on Databricks, Apache Spark, Delta Lake, and modern data engineering practices. Collaborates with data engineers, data scientists, analysts, business stakeholders, and technology teams to validate requirements, assess available technologies, and recommend scalable, secure, and cost-effective platform solutions. Designs and supports Databricks workspaces, clusters, job workflows, data pipelines, governance controls, and automation capabilities to meet business and technical objectives.
Principal Responsibilities- Designs, deploys, configures, and manages Databricks workspaces, clusters, jobs, workflows, and related platform components in a cloud environment such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Builds, maintains, and optimizes scalable data pipelines using Apache Spark, PySpark or Scala Spark, Delta Lake, SQL, and medallion architecture patterns including Bronze, Silver, and Gold layers.
- Uses data engineering methodologies, programming languages, infrastructure tools, and solution design techniques to develop reliable, secure, and performant data platform solutions that meet business specifications.
- Implements and enforces data platform governance standards, including workspace administration, access controls, Unity Catalog, data lineage, security policies, and platform best practices.
- Validates functional requirements, builds technical specifications, and develops application, platform, architecture, and operational documentation.
- Performs analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and support of data pipelines, platform workflows, and application components to solve business and technical requirements.
- Integrates new or enhanced Databricks platform capabilities, data processing components, orchestration tools, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud services into existing data environments.
- Optimizes Spark jobs, cluster configurations, storage patterns, and workflow designs for performance, reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency.
- Monitors platform health, troubleshoots production issues, supports incident resolution, and recommends corrective actions to improve platform stability and operational performance.
- Automates infrastructure provisioning and platform configuration using Terraform or similar infrastructure-as-code tools.
- Contributes to CI/CD processes for data workflows and platform deployments using tools such as GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Git, or similar development workflow technologies.
- Collaborates with data engineers, data scientists, analysts, architects, and business stakeholders to understand platform needs and deliver appropriate solutions.
- Develops conversion, migration, and system implementation plans for new or enhanced data platform capabilities.
- Supports change readiness initiatives, release planning, platform adoption, and communication of standards or best practices as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Level Specifications- Applies advanced knowledge of data engineering, cloud platforms, Databricks administration, Spark-based processing, Delta Lake, and platform engineering practices. May serve as a subject matter resource for Databricks platform capabilities, standards, and best practices.
- Develops solutions to complex technical and business problems involving data pipelines, cloud infrastructure, platform governance, access management, workflow orchestration, performance optimization, and operational support.
- Works independently on assigned projects and platform initiatives, using judgment and discretion to evaluate alternatives, recommend solutions, and implement improvements.
- Collaborates across technical and business teams to define requirements, resolve issues, improve platform reliability, and support scalable data engineering practices.
- May provide technical guidance, coaching, or informal leadership to less experienced team members, especially in areas such as Databricks administration, Spark optimization, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, and data pipeline design.
- Contributes to standards, documentation, procedures, and best practices related to Databricks platform architecture, governance, development workflows, deployment patterns, and operational support.
- Decisions may impact data platform performance, security, reliability, cost efficiency, and the ability of business and analytics teams to access trusted data.
Work Experience:- Typically 8+ years with bachelor's or equivalent.
Education and Certification(s):- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.
Distinguishing CharacteristicsThis role is focused on the design, administration, automation, optimization, and operational support of Databricks-based data platforms. The position requires strong hands-on experience with Databricks workspace administration, cluster management, job scheduling, Spark performance tuning, Delta Lake, SQL, data modeling concepts, and cloud-based data engineering practices.
The role is distinguished by its combination of platform engineering, data engineering, governance, automation, and production support responsibilities. Successful performance requires the ability to support multiple user groups, including data engineers, analysts, and data scientists, while ensuring that the platform remains scalable, secure, reliable, cost-efficient, and aligned with enterprise standards.
Preferred experience includes Unity Catalog, Databricks Asset Bundles, Apache Airflow or Databricks Workflows, MLflow, Great Expectations, dbt, Terraform, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, and other tools supporting modern data platform development and operations.
Typically requires 3-5 years of experience in data engineering, platform engineering, cloud data platforms, application development, or a related technology role.
Experience should include hands-on work with Databricks, Apache Spark, data pipelines, cloud platforms, SQL, version control, and collaborative development workflows.
Preferred certifications or training may include:
- Databricks Certified Associate or Professional certification
- Cloud platform certification in AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Related certifications in data engineering, DevOps, infrastructure-as-code, or cloud architecture
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What We Offer:Our employees work hard to live our values and help us grow. Our total rewards strategy supports Avnet's ability to attract, engage, develop, and reward our employees, while promoting a diverse and inclusive environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs - from time away and flexible working arrangements to programs supporting employee well-being and opportunities to give back to your community.
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401K and Pension Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Family Support (Paid Leave, Surrogacy, Adoption)
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account
- Education Assistance
- Employee Development Resources
- Employee Wellness, Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs
Benefits listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Avnet.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.
