Sr. Data Engineer - DatabricksLocation: Charlotte, North Carolina- 3X A WEEK HYBRIDEmployment Type: ContractRole OverviewWe are seeking a Sr. Data Engineer with expertise in Databricks. This role involves the design, development, and maintenance of scalable data pipelines and solutions. The position requires a focus on workflow orchestration, performance optimization, and data governance within the Databricks ecosystem.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild and schedule jobs using Databricks Workflows, Asset Bundles, or orchestrators like Airflow.Optimize Spark jobs for performance, including cluster sizing, caching, AQE, and broadcast joins, reduce costs, and troubleshoot via the Spark UI.Design and implement dimensional models, slowly changing dimensions (SCDs), and curated datasets for BI and Databricks SQL consumption.Implement data governance and security using Unity Catalog, including schemas, lineage, access controls, and row/column-level security, and manage secrets.Manage CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure using version control (Git) and deployment tools like Asset Bundles or Terraform.Establish data quality frameworks using tools such as DLT or Great Expectations, along with monitoring and alerting systems.Required QualificationsTechnical Skills: DatabricksCompensation & BenefitsThe anticipated pay range for this position is $65.00 to $75.00 per hour. Please note that the final pay rate will be determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience and qualifications.
Benefits may be available to eligible employees.This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.