Databricks Champion

Job Title: Databricks Champion Location: Remote Engagement Type: Long-term Contract Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Databricks Champion to lead the adoption, optimization, and governance of Databricks-based data platforms across the organization. This role requires a blend of deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and evangelism to drive best practices and maximize platform value. The ideal candidate will act as a subject matter expert (SME) for Databricks, enabling engineering teams, influencing architecture decisions, and ensuring scalable, efficient, and secure data solutions. Key Responsibilities • Serve as the Databricks SME, guiding teams on architecture, design patterns, and implementation strategies • Lead the design and optimization of data pipelines using Databricks (Delta Lake, Spark, etc.) • Define and enforce best practices, standards, and governance for Databricks usage • Collaborate with Data Engineers, Architects, and Business stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions • Drive performance tuning and cost optimization of Databricks workloads • Enable teams through training, mentorship, and knowledge sharing • Evaluate and implement new Databricks features and capabilities • Support data platform modernization initiatives and cloud migration efforts • Ensure data security, compliance, and access controls are properly implemented • Troubleshoot and resolve complex data and platform-related issues Required Skills & Experience • 7+ years of experience in Data Engineering / Data Architecture • 3+ years of hands-on experience with Databricks • Strong expertise in Apache Spark (PySpark/Scala) • Experience with Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, and Databricks Workflows • Proficiency in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) • Strong understanding of data modeling, ETL/ELT frameworks, and distributed systems • Experience with data pipeline orchestration tools (ADF, Airflow, etc.) • Solid knowledge of SQL and performance optimization techniques • Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines for data platforms • Strong problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills