Databricks Technical Lead Level 3

Overview

On Site
USD 75.00 - 80.00 per hour
Full Time

Skills

Systems Engineering
Pivotal
Storage
Data Governance
Business Intelligence
Migration
RESTful
Streaming
Real-time
Performance Monitoring
OAuth
Data Domain
Data Architecture
RBAC
Data Masking
HIPAA
Data Retention
Reporting
Data Structure
Kanban
Use Cases
Continuous Improvement
Decision-making
IT Management
Mentorship
Collaboration
DevOps
Innovation
Big Data
Data Engineering
Apache Spark
SQL Azure
Python
Scala
SQL
Data Processing
Management
GraphQL
Microservices
ADF
Analytics
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Terraform
Data Security
Regulatory Compliance
Encryption
Access Control
Auditing
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
FOCUS
Performance Tuning
Optimization
Docker
Kubernetes
Extract
Transform
Load
ELT
Data Integration
Communication
Leadership
Microsoft
Agile
Scrum
SAFE
Machine Learning (ML)
Workflow
Databricks
Microsoft Azure
API Management
API
Informatica PowerCenter
Informatica
Cloud Computing
Oracle HCM
Database
HR Analytics
Privacy
Marketing

Job Details

Location: Cincinnati, OH
Salary: $75.00 USD Hourly - $80.00 USD Hourly
Description:
Databricks Technical Lead Level 3

Length:12 Months (possible extension)

Location: Cincinnati (OH) or Charlotte (NC)

Work type: Hybrid

Job Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Databricks Technical Lead to join our HR Systems Engineering team. This role is pivotal in enhancing the experience of over 420,000 associates by leading the design, build, and optimization of our data platform, services, APIs, and cloud migrations.

As a product-centric role within an agile delivery framework, you will ensure our data solutions align with business objectives and deliver tangible value. Join us in an organization recognized as one of the best places to work in IT for seven consecutive years.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the HR data domain in a secure, compliant, and efficient manner in accordance with best practices.

Lead the development of a data engineering team responsible for designing scalable, high performance data solutions, APIs, and microservices in Azure Databricks, Azure SQL and Informatica.

Ensure the highest levels of security and privacy regarding sensitive data.

Understand big data processing, data architecture, cloud migrations, API development, data security, and agile methodologies in the Azure ecosystem.

Azure Databricks & Big Data Architecture

Design and implement scalable data pipelines and architectures on Azure Databricks.

Optimize ETL/ELT workflows, ensuring efficiency in data processing, storage, and retrieval.

Leverage Apache Spark, Delta Lake, and Azure-native services to build high-performance data solutions.

Ensure best practices in data governance, security, and compliance within Azure environments.

Troubleshoot and fine-tune Spark jobs for optimal performance and cost efficiency.

Azure SQL & Cloud Migration

Lead the migration of Azure SQL to Azure Databricks, ensuring a seamless transition of data workloads.

Design and implement scalable data pipelines to extract, transform, and load (ETL/ELT) data from Azure SQL into Databricks Delta Lake.

Optimize Azure SQL queries and indexing strategies before migration to enhance performance in Databricks.

Implement best practices for data governance, security, and compliance throughout the migration process.

Work with Azure Data Factory (ADF), Informatica, and Databricks to automate and orchestrate migration workflows.

Ensure seamless integration of migrated data with APIs, machine learning models, and business intelligence tools.

Establish performance monitoring and cost-optimization strategies post-migration to ensure efficiency.

API & Services Development

Design and develop RESTful APIs and microservices for seamless data access and integrations.

Implement scalable and secure API frameworks to expose data processing capabilities.

Work with GraphQL, gRPC, or streaming APIs for real-time data consumption.

Integrate APIs with Azure-based data lakes, warehouses, Oracle HCM, and other enterprise applications.

Ensure API performance, monitoring, and security best practices (OAuth, JWT, Azure API Management).

HR Data Domain & Security

Build and manage the HR data domain, ensuring a scalable, well-governed, and secure data architecture.

Implement role-based access control (RBAC), encryption, and data masking to protect sensitive employee information.

Ensure compliance with GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and other data privacy regulations.

Design and implement audit logging and monitoring to track data access and modifications.

Work closely with HR and security teams to define data retention policies, access permissions, and data anonymization strategies.

Enable secure API and data sharing mechanisms for HR analytics and reporting while protecting employee privacy.

Work with Oracle HCM data structures and integrate them within the Azure Databricks ecosystem.

Product-Centric & Agile Delivery

Drive a product-centric approach to data engineering, ensuring alignment with business objectives and user needs.

Work within an agile delivery framework, leveraging Scrum/Kanban methodologies to ensure fast, iterative deployments.

Partner with product managers and business stakeholders to define data-driven use cases and prioritize backlog items.

Promote a continuous improvement mindset, leveraging feedback loops and data-driven decision-making.

Implement DevOps and CI/CD best practices to enable rapid deployment and iteration of data solutions.

Leadership & Collaboration

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of data engineers and developers.

Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, product managers, HR teams, and architects to translate requirements into actionable data solutions.

Advocate for automation, DevOps, and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Bicep) to improve efficiency.

Foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning within the data engineering team.

Stay updated on emerging trends in Azure Databricks, Azure SQL, Informatica, Oracle HCM, and cloud technologies.

Minimum Qualifications

10+ years of experience in data engineering, big data, or API development, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role.

Proven experience leading product-centric data engineering initiatives in an agile delivery environment.

Expertise in Azure Databricks, Apache Spark, Azure SQL, and other Microsoft Azure services.

Strong programming skills in Python, Scala, and SQL for data processing and API development.

Experience in building and managing APIs (REST, GraphQL, gRPC) and microservices.

Hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure Synapse Analytics, and Delta Lake.

Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines, Terraform/Bicep, and Infrastructure-as-Code.

Experience with data security and compliance measures (e.g., encryption, access control, auditing) for sensitive HR and employee data.

Strong problem-solving skills, with a focus on performance tuning, security, and cost optimization.

Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and event-driven architecture is a plus.

Exposure to Informatica for ETL/ELT and data integration.

Excellent communication and leadership skills in a fast-paced environment.

This is a contract-to-hire position, and candidates must be prepared to transition to a full-time employee role.

Preferred Qualifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Databricks Certified Data Engineer/Architect certification.

Experience with agile development methodologies such as Scrum or SAFe.

Familiarity with machine learning workflows in Azure Databricks.

Knowledge of Azure API Management and Event Hub for API integration.

Experience with Informatica PowerCenter or Informatica Intelligent Cloud Services (IICS).

Hands-on experience with Oracle HCM database models and APIs, including integrating this data into enterprise data solutions.

Experience with HR Analytics.

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