Databricks Engineer

iLink Digital

$120K — $145K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-8 years of experience in data engineering roles
  • Strong background in Databricks Lakehouse Platform and Apache Spark
  • Proficiency in PySpark, Spark SQL, and Delta Lake
  • Experience with ETL/ELT pipelines and data transformation
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms: Azure, AWS, or GCP
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Preferably certified in Databricks or Microsoft Azure Data Engineer

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain scalable data pipelines on Databricks
  • Build efficient ETL/ELT workflows for batch and streaming data
  • Develop solutions leveraging PySpark and Spark SQL
  • Implement Medallion Architecture for enhanced data transformation
  • Integrate data from diverse sources including APIs and cloud storage
  • Optimize Spark jobs for cost efficiency and performance
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including data scientists and business stakeholders

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge data technologies
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment
  • Engagement with industry professionals in data engineering
  • Flexible work locations based on business needs
  • Career growth and development opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Description
Role: Databricks Engineer
Experience

4-8 years

Location

As per business requirement

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Databricks Engineer with strong expertise in designing, developing, and optimizing modern data engineering solutions on the Databricks Lakehouse Platform. The ideal candidate should have experience building scalable ETL/ELT pipelines, working with large-scale data, and leveraging Apache Spark to deliver high-performance data solutions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Databricks.
  • Build ETL/ELT workflows for batch and streaming data processing.
  • Develop solutions using PySpark, Spark SQL, and Delta Lake.
  • Implement Medallion Architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold) for data transformation.
  • Integrate data from various sources including relational databases, APIs, cloud storage, and streaming platforms.
  • Optimize Spark jobs for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.
  • Collaborate with Data Architects, Data Scientists, BI developers, and business stakeholders.
  • Implement CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation for Databricks workloads.
  • Ensure data quality, security, governance, and compliance.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize production data pipelines.
  • Document technical solutions and follow engineering best practices.
Required Skills
Core Technologies
  • Databricks Lakehouse Platform
  • Apache Spark
  • PySpark
  • Spark SQL
  • Delta Lake
  • Python
  • SQL
Cloud Platforms (one or more)
  • Microsoft Azure (preferred)
  • AWS
  • Google Cloud Platform
Azure Technologies (Preferred)
  • Azure Data Factory (ADF)
  • Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS Gen2)
  • Azure Synapse Analytics
  • Azure Key Vault
  • Azure DevOps
Data Engineering
  • Data Warehousing
  • Data Modeling
  • ETL/ELT Development
  • Batch Processing
  • Streaming (Kafka/Event Hubs)
  • Data Lake Architecture
DevOps & Version Control
  • Git
  • Azure DevOps / GitHub
  • CI/CD Pipelines
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Unity Catalog.
  • Knowledge of Databricks Workflows and Jobs.
  • Hands-on experience with Delta Live Tables (DLT).
  • Exposure to MLflow is an added advantage.
  • Experience with data governance and security best practices.
  • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) is a plus.
Educational Qualification
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
Preferred Certifications
  • Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate
  • Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203)
  • Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
Good to Have
  • Experience with real-time analytics.
  • Knowledge of Lakehouse architecture.
  • Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.


Mandatory Skills
  • Databricks
  • PySpark
  • Spark SQL
  • Delta Lake
  • Python
  • SQL
  • Azure/AWS/GCP (at least one cloud platform)
  • ETL/ELT Development
  • Data Lake Architecture
Nice to Have
  • Unity Catalog
  • Delta Live Tables (DLT)
  • MLflow
  • Kafka/Event Hubs
  • Azure Data Factory
  • Terraform
  • Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions

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