Senior Data Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to support the advancement of data governance and data management capabilities within a modern Databricks Lakehouse environment. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on building, automating, and operationalizing scalable data solutions using code and AI-driven approaches. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys turning frameworks into real, production-ready systems that improve data quality, trust, and accessibility across the organization. • • Remote but requires someone willing to come onsite 2 times per month (Houston, TX) • • Key Responsibilities • Implement data governance and data management solutions within Databricks, including Unity Catalog, access controls, metadata, and data quality frameworks • Translate governance frameworks into scalable, production-ready engineering solutions • Build and optimize advanced data pipelines using Databricks, DBT, and Kafka • Develop reusable templates, automation, and standardized patterns to enable broader adoption across teams • Design and implement AI/GenAI-enabled solutions (e.g., metadata enrichment, automated data quality checks, intelligent workflows) • Monitor and report on data quality and governance health using SQL and reporting tools such as Power BI • Collaborate with engineering, architecture, and business stakeholders to drive adoption and maturity of data practices • Troubleshoot, optimize, and performance-tune data pipelines and streaming systems Required Qualifications • Strong experience as a Data Engineer or Software Engineer in a production environment • Hands-on experience with Databricks, including Unity Catalog • Experience building and optimizing data pipelines using tools such as DBT and Kafka • Strong SQL skills and experience working with large-scale data systems • Experience with data governance concepts, including metadata management, access control, and data quality frameworks • Experience with performance tuning in Databricks and/or Kafka environments • Familiarity with AWS or similar cloud platforms • Strong communication skills with the ability to work directly with stakeholders and drive initiatives independently