Data Engineer

Senior Databricks DeveloperWe are looking for an experienced Senior Databricks Developer to lead the design, development, and optimization of large-scale data solutions using Azure Databricks, Apache Spark, and Delta Lake. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, architectural thinking, and hands on experience building robust data engineering solutions on the cloud. Experience with C# and ASP.NET is a plus for integrating data services with application components.Key ResponsibilitiesArchitect, design, and build large-scale ETL/ELT data pipelines using Databricks (PySpark/Spark SQL).Optimize cluster usage, Spark code, and Delta Lake pipelines for high performance and cost efficiency.Implement Delta Lake features including ACID transactions, schema evolution, and time travel.Lead migration of on prem or legacy workloads to Azure Databricks.Design data models, ensure data integrity, and implement governance using Unity Catalog.Build and orchestrate data workflows via ADF, Databricks Workflows, or other orchestration tools.Integrate Databricks with Azure services such as ADLS, Event Hub, Synapse, Azure SQL, Key Vault, and Function Apps.Conduct code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and enforce engineering best practices.Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in Spark jobs, workflows, and pipelines.Work closely with software engineering teams; contribute to APIs or services built using C#/ASP.NET when required.Required Skills6+ years of experience in data engineering, with at least 3 years on Azure Databricks.Strong hands-on expertise with PySpark, Spark SQL, Apache Spark internals, and performance tuning.Deep understanding of Delta Lake, data versioning, and Lakehouse architecture.Strong SQL skills: complex queries, performance tuning, and analytical functions.Experience integrating Databricks with ADF, ADLS Gen2, Azure SQL, Event Hub, and other Azure components.Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines using Git, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar tools.Solid understanding of data modeling, distributed computing, and data security best practices.Ability to design scalable, maintainable, and reusable data frameworks.