Databricks Platform Expert - OHIO CANDIDATES ONLY

TEKsystems•Dublin, OH

3d•$75 - $95•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Databricks Platform Expert with extensive experience in end-to-end Databricks implementations who can act as a Solution Architect. This role will lead the design, architecture, and deployment of Databricks-based solutions, ensuring best practices for scalability, security, and performance.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics, or platform architecture.
Extensive hands-on experience with Databricks, including:
Workspace setup and administration.
Cluster configuration and optimization.
Job scheduling and orchestration.
Proven track record of end-to-end Databricks implementations in enterprise environments.
Strong understanding of data lakehouse architecture, Medallion architecture, and cloud-native data platforms.
Expertise in Spark, SQL, and Python for data processing.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Azure Databricks, AWS Glue, or Google BigQuery.
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and Infrastructure as Code.
Familiarity with data security frameworks and cost optimization strategies.

Responsibilities

Solution Architecture & Design
Define and implement Databricks architecture for enterprise-scale data platforms.
Design data lakehouse solutions leveraging Databricks capabilities.
Establish best practices for cluster management, job orchestration, and cost optimization.
Implementation & Integration
Lead end-to-end Databricks platform setup, including workspace configuration, security, and governance.
Integrate Databricks with cloud services (Azure/AWS/GCP) and enterprise data sources.
Develop data pipelines, ETL/ELT workflows, and optimize performance for large-scale workloads.
Collaboration & Leadership
Act as a technical advisor to stakeholders and guide teams on Databricks adoption.
Provide solution blueprints, architecture diagrams, and documentation.
Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and regulatory standards.