Databricks Engineer- Remote

Databricks Engineer

Location: Remote
Work Hours: Must be available to work Eastern Time (ET)
Employment Type: Contract
Experience: 7+ years overall; 2+ years of hands-on Databricks experience

 

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Databricks Engineer / Data Engineer to join our team and play a key role in designing, developing, deploying, and optimizing modern cloud-based data solutions.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Databricks, PySpark, SQL, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, AWS, data pipelines, streaming and batch processing, along with experience using modern Databricks capabilities such as Lakeflow Connect, Lakeflow Jobs, Spark Declarative Pipelines, and Databricks Declarative Automation Bundles (DABs).

This role requires someone who can work across the complete data engineering lifecycle, from data ingestion and pipeline development through deployment, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.

 

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, deploy, monitor, and optimize secure batch and streaming data pipelines.
  • Build scalable data ingestion pipelines using different ingestion patterns.
  • Develop data solutions using Databricks, PySpark, SQL, Delta Lake, and Unity Catalog.
  • Work with Lakeflow Connect, Lakeflow Jobs, and Spark Declarative Pipelines.
  • Develop and manage deployments using Databricks Declarative Automation Bundles (DABs), formerly known as Databricks Asset Bundles.
  • Implement data modeling concepts within data pipelines and analytical solutions.
  • Build automated data quality checks, validation rules, and pipeline expectations.
  • Implement CI/CD processes for data engineering workflows.
  • Use Git and related development practices for source control and deployment automation.
  • Develop and maintain both real-time/streaming and batch data processing solutions.
  • Monitor production pipelines and troubleshoot failures and performance issues.
  • Optimize data pipelines for scalability, reliability, and performance.
  • Support data preparation, data exploration, and visualization activities.
  • Collaborate with engineering and business teams to understand requirements and deliver secure, efficient data solutions.
  • Document existing and future-state data flows, architecture, and technical processes.
  • Participate in Agile development processes and team activities.

 

Required Technical Skills

  • 5+ years of experience designing and delivering cloud-based data solutions.
  • 2+ years of hands-on Databricks experience.
  • Strong experience with:
    • Databricks
    • Lakeflow Connect
    • Lakeflow Jobs
    • Spark Declarative Pipelines
    • Databricks Declarative Automation Bundles (DABs) / Databricks Asset Bundles
    • Unity Catalog
    • Delta Lake
    • PySpark
    • SQL

 

  • Experience developing batch and streaming data pipelines.
  • Experience with data ingestion, data transformation, and data modeling.
  • Experience implementing data quality, testing, monitoring, and pipeline validation.
  • Experience with Git and CI/CD.
  • Strong troubleshooting and production support experience.
  • Experience with AWS / Amazon Web Services is preferred.
  • Experience working in an Agile environment.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams.
  • Experience optimizing large-scale data processing workloads.
  • Experience documenting data architecture and data flows.

 

Work Environment

  • Remote position
  • Candidate must be able to work during Eastern Time (ET) business hours.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills are required for working with distributed engineering teams.

 

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a hands-on Databricks Data Engineer who has built production-grade data pipelines using PySpark, SQL, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, and AWS, and has experience with modern Databricks capabilities including Lakeflow and Declarative Automation Bundles.

Candidates should be comfortable owning data engineering work from ingestion → transformation → data quality → testing → deployment → monitoring → production troubleshooting → optimization.

Back to blog

Other Jobs To Apply

Remote Airline Job, Work From Home Jobs Airline @ Get Dream Job

Administrative Assistant, Social Media Management

Remote Customer Experience Representative – Flexible Schedule, $19+ Starting Pay, No Degree Required, Work From Anywhere

Watch Netflix (Tagger): $12-$46

Entry-Level Remote Data Entry Specialist – Teens, No Experience Needed, Flexible Hours, Competitive Pay, Join arenaflex

Entry Level Remote Chat Operator (No Experience)

Jr. Data Entry Clerk / Full-Time (Remote)

Call Center Specialist [Work From Home - Night Shift - Full Time]

Seeking Private American Curriculum Mathematics Tutor in Dubai

Call Center Specialist [Work From Home - Night Shift - Full Time]

Call Center Specialist [Work From Home - Night Shift - Full Time]

Call Center Agent (PT or FT - 100% Work From Home)

Excel Tutor – Part Time Remote Jobs

**Experienced Customer Support Representative – No Phone, Fully Flexible reputed company**

Long-haul Cabin Host-Atlanta,GA | Hiring

Software Engineer II, Backend (Batch Developer Experience)

Hiring for HEDIS - Data Engineer :: Remote

Gas Automation Engineer at Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. Goleta, CA

Call Center Agent (PT or FT - 100% Work From Home)

[Remote] Program Leader, Customer Advocacy Solutions Courier Experience

FULL TIME Remote Chat Support ? Beginner Level / No Phone Call /

Remote Freelance Translator: Malayalee or Egyptian

Amazon Content Moderator - Remote Position Available

Evening Part Time Remote Customer Support Speci…

Entry-Level Virtual Assistant Opportunity at Target: Administrative Excellence in a Dynamic Remote Setting

Business/Data Analyst - Entry Level

Experienced Part-Time Virtual Intern – College Student Opportunity in Remote Work Environment with The Elite Job

Amazon Fulfillment Center Jobs - Day And Night Shifts Open

Experienced Mothers Wanted to Help a Growing Family

Bilingual Mandarin Social Media Content Moderator

Virtual Data & Transcription Support Specialist (Part-Time | Full-Time)

[Remote-Position] Amex Virtual Assistant (Remote) ? The EliteJob

Splunk Solutions Engineer - South Africa

Watch And Tag Netflix Job @ Get Dream Job

Watch Netflix (Tagger): $12-$46

Urgently Hiring: [Part Time] Virtual Assistant Jobs No Experience

Watch Netflix (Tagger): $12-$46

Disney Work From Home Jobs Santa Fe, Disney Careers Jobs Apply In USA ( Operations Producer )

Amazon Remote Part-time jobs - Immediate Hiring Now

Watch Netflix (Tagger): $12-$46

Pediatrician – Urgent Care American Hospital Dubai

Remote Freight Operations Coordinator | Night Shift (EST)

Work From Home Jobs At Walmart $24/Hour

Global Brand Manager — Skincare Growth & Launch

Executive Secretary & Administrative Coordinator - Telework Eligible

Amazon Fulfillment Center - Order Picker

Flight Attendant at Southwest Airlines(Part-Time,Atlanta)

Remote Out of Office Position / Data Entry (Hiring Immediately)

Content Ingestion Assistant – Night Shift - Remote

Walgreens Jobs In USA (Remote Careers)