Sr Data Engineer

• • • This position is only for W2 Contractor • • • • • We are seeking a Senior Databricks Engineer with deep hands-on experience designing and implementing large-scale data solutions on Azure Databricks. The ideal candidate has real-world experience building and troubleshooting production-grade data pipelines, optimizing Spark workloads, managing Delta Lake architecture, and implementing DevOps best practices using IaC and CI/CD automation. Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and ETL solutions in Azure Databricks using PySpark and Delta Lake. • Implement data integration frameworks and API-based ingestion using tools like Apigee or Kong. • Analyze, design, and deliver enterprise data architecture solutions focusing on scalability, performance, and governance. • Implement automation tools and CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Ansible, or Terraform. • Troubleshoot production failures and performance bottlenecks — fix partitioning, caching, shuffle, cluster sizing, and Z-ordering issues. • Manage Unity Catalog, enforce data security (row/column-level access), and maintain data lineage. • Administer Databricks clusters, jobs, and SQL warehouses, optimizing costs through auto-stop, job clusters, and Photon usage. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data strategy and standards across domains. • Create and maintain detailed architectural diagrams, interface specs, and data flow documentation. • Mentor junior engineers on Databricks, Spark optimization, and Azure data best practices. Required Skills & Experience • 5+ years of experience as a Data Engineer with strong hands-on experience in Azure Databricks and PySpark. • Solid understanding of Delta Lake, Z-ordering, partitioning, OPTIMIZE, and ACID transactions.