Databricks Subject Matter Expert

Job Title: Databricks Subject Matter Expert Location: Dallas, Texas/hybrid role Job Type: Contract About Vlink- VLink, founded in 2006, is a leading global provider of software engineering services with next-gen technologies and best-in-class talent. Our Headquarters are in the U.S, and we have offices in 7+ countries from North America-Europe to APAC, with expansion plans in the Middle East. With over 1,000 employees working globally, VLink has helped SMBs, and large enterprises achieve their business goals, and gained the trust of Fortune-250 companies. VLink is ‘Great Place to Work? Certified™' and has been a consistent winner as- Best Places to Work in CT. Trust, collaboration, and accountability are the three elements that are at the core of VLink’s work culture. We value our professionals, providing comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for growth. Required qualifications to be successful in this role • 10+ years of professional experience in data engineering, analytics, or platform architecture. • 5+ years of deep, hands-on experience with Databricks, including production deployments at enterprise scale. • Expert-level proficiency in Apache Spark (PySpark and/or Scala), Delta Lake, and SQL. • Proven track record designing multi-cloud Lakehouse architectures (Azure, AWS, or GCP). • Strong experience with Unity Catalog for data governance, access control, and lineage tracking. • Demonstrated ability to lead client-facing engagements and communicate complex technical concepts to executive audiences. • Experience in a consulting or professional services environment, with a history of managing multiple concurrent engagements. • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). Preferred Qualifications • Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional or Machine Learning Professional certification. • Experience with Delta Live Tables, Databricks Workflows, and Photon engine optimization. • Familiarity with complementary tools such as dbt, Terraform/Pulumi (IaC), and CI/CD pipelines for data platforms. • Hands-on experience with MLflow, Feature Store, and Model Serving in production environments. • Prior experience as a Databricks partner or in a Databricks-aligned practice within a consulting firm. Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in a quantitative or technical discipline. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement VLink is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Applicant information will be handled in accordance with VLink's privacy policy. Thanks & regards Shipra Gupta