Senior Data Engineer / Lead Data Engineer (Databricks Certified)
remote contract only on w2
Job Summary
- We are seeking a highly skilled Senior/Lead Data Engineer with strong expertise in Databricks, Apache Spark, Python, and Cloud Data Engineering to design, build, optimize, and manage enterprise-scale data platforms.
- The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience administering Databricks environments, developing high-performance Spark applications, optimizing cloud infrastructure, and implementing secure, scalable data solutions.
- The candidate will collaborate with Data Architects, Data Scientists, DevOps Engineers, Business Analysts, and Product Owners to build modern cloud-native data platforms while ensuring operational excellence, cost optimization, and governance.
Required Experience
- 8+ years of Data Engineering experience
- 5+ years of hands-on Databricks Administration and Development
- Databricks Certified Professional (Associate or Professional preferred)
- Strong experience with Apache Spark and PySpark
- Experience working with AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud platforms
- Experience leading technical teams or mentoring engineers
- Experience supporting enterprise-scale data platforms