Databricks Platform Engineer

Overview

Databricks Platform Engineer

Remote | Atlanta, GA, US Based - 1 day a week in office

US Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status Accepted - Clearable; Must be able to obtain a Public Trust

SummaryOur client provides reliable, effective, and innovative technology solutions that advance federal, state, local, and nonprofit missions. Their technologists and consultants are passionate about solving complex challenges that impact millions of lives. Also, our client takes a Mindful Modernization approach in delivering our application modernization, grants management systems, government data analytics, and advisory services.

Mindful

Modernization is our client's way of delivering mission impact by aligning our government customers’ strategic objectives to measurable outcomes through people, processes, and technology.

Responsibilities In this position, you’ll drive the next generation of our analytics products by architecting and delivering end-to-end cloud analytics solutions. In a fully cloud-native environment, you’ll partner with product managers, data scientists, software engineers, ML engineers and business analysts to enable and support a platform that powers personalized experiences and operational efficiency. You’ll leverage automated model CI/CD, containerized deployments (Docker/Kubernetes), and real-time monitoring to ensure our ML systems are reliable, secure, and scalable.

You will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of the Databricks workspaces and its associated Azure infrastructure. You will manage and optimize data and machine learning workloads, ensuring a reliable, secure, and scalable platform for business analysts, data engineering and data science teams.

Lead the administration and governance framework of the platform regarding the security posture of the enterprise and its key stakeholders.

Design and implement automated solutions to streamline accounts and workspace administration.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into ML solutions.

Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership in Databricks best practices and techniques.

Conduct cost and performance analysis of the various computes and data assets within the platform.

Stay current with the latest advancements in Databricks SQL, Machine Learning and AI, and integrate new technologies and methods as applicable.

Engage in knowledge sharing and contribute to building a strong, collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience with Databricks Account and Workspace Administration, including governance, configuration, and security management

Experience with optimizing Databricks environments for cost efficiency, performance, and reliability

Experience with developing and maintaining Databricks data pipelines using Autoloader, Delta Live Tables, and Databricks Workflows

Experience with implementing MLOps solutions using MLflow 2.0/3.0, Serving Endpoints, and Model Registry in production environments

Experience with Databricks SQL tools such as Queries and AI/BI Dashboards

Experience with large datasets and distributed computing across cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), including Azure services like Entra ID, Data Factory, Key Vault, and Purview

Knowledge of Unity Catalog Governance Architecture and enterprise data security best practices

Possession of strong communication and documentation skills with the ability to clearly convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements

Ability to work on-site in Atlanta, Georgia

Master’s degree

Nice to Have

Knowledge of Azure Cloud Networking concepts like VNET Injection

Databricks Platform Administrator Certification

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. -------------- About UsNorthern Virginia-based Precision Solutions is an expert in staffing solutions for companies of any size that open the door to new opportunities and seek outstanding talent. We pride ourselves on being versatile enough to tailor our relationships to the needs of each individual client, being agile in the fast-paced marketplace, and being precise in meeting the needs of any company.

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