Databricks Engineer, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton•Washington, DC

About The Position

Databricks Engineer, Senior The Opportunity: We are seeking a hands-on Databricks Engineer to design, build, and operate scalable data and analytics solutions supporting government mission needs. This role requires strong practical experience with core Databricks platform capabilities, modern data architecture patterns, and disciplined software engineering practices within regulated SDLC environments. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to apply AI-enabled analytics and machine learning techniques to solve real-world operational and decision-support problems. Join us. The world can’t wait.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in data engineering or analytics engineering roles
2+ years of experience with the Databricks platform
Experience in PySpark and Spark SQL
Experience with Databricks clusters, jobs or workflows, Delta Lake, and Unity Catalog in production environments
Experience integrating Databricks with CI/CD pipelines and enterprise SDLC tooling
Knowledge of Python for data engineering and ML workflows
Knowledge with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP and their data services
Ability to operate effectively in structured, compliance-driven government environments
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
Bachelor’s degree

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting federal government or regulated industry programs
Experience implementing ML or AI solutions in Databricks, including MLflow-based lifecycle management
Knowledge of streaming frameworks, data quality frameworks, or observability tooling
Databricks or Cloud Platform Certification