Databricks Developer

Kumaran; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Kumaran Systems is seeking a Senior Databricks Developer in Chennai, India, with 5+ years of experience in data engineering. You will design and implement scalable data pipelines on Databricks, utilize Apache Spark for big data workloads, and develop ETL/ELT processes across cloud platforms.

You will collaborate with data scientists and analysts to enable data-driven decisions, optimize performance, and ensure data quality and security across the data platform.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering or big data development.
• Strong hands-on Databricks and Apache Spark experience.
• Proficiency in Python, Scala and SQL for data processing.
• Experience designing scalable ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and data lake/warehouse concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Databricks.
• Build and optimize large-scale data processing solutions with Apache Spark.
• Develop and manage ETL/ELT workflows for ingesting and transforming data.
• Write efficient data processing scripts in Python, Scala, and SQL.
• Implement and manage data lake and data warehouse architectures.
• Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to deliver reliable data solutions.
• Apply data governance, quality, and security best practices.

Tools

Databricks

Apache Spark

Python

Scala

SQL

5+ years experience

Job description

Kumaran Systems: Engineering Future-Ready Transformations Since 1992, Kumaran Systems has been helping enterprises bridge the past and the future, reimagining legacy systems and embracing AI-led possibilities. With over 34 years of delivery excellence, we specialise in re-engineering core applications, driving cloud transformation, and building automation-first, GenAI-enabled ecosystems across the Banking and Financial Services, Insurance, Telecom, and Automotive sectors. We help organisations not just upgrade their systems but reimagine what’s possible.

Why Kumaran?

We blend engineering discipline with AI innovation, helping clients modernise with confidence, automate with clarity, and scale with purpose. Our global delivery model ensures agility, responsiveness, and seamless collaboration, with clients always at the heart of every engagement. At Kumaran, we don’t just solve problems, we engineer future-ready transformations.

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Databricks Developer with 5+ years of experience in designing and implementing scalable data engineering solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in big data processing, data pipeline development, and cloud-based data platforms, with hands-on experience using Databricks and distributed data processing frameworks like Apache Spark .

The role involves building robust data pipelines, optimizing large-scale data processing workloads, and collaborating with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to enable data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Databricks .

Build and optimize large-scale data processing solutions using Apache Spark .

Develop and manage ETL/ELT workflows for ingesting, transforming, and processing structured and unstructured data.

Write efficient data processing scripts using Python , Scala , and SQL .

Implement and manage data lake and data warehouse architectures.

Optimize performance of data pipelines and Spark jobs.

Integrate Databricks with cloud data services and storage platforms.

Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and engineering teams to deliver reliable data solutions.

Implement best practices for data governance, data quality, and security.

Troubleshoot data pipeline issues and ensure system reliability and scalability.

Document data architecture, workflows, and operational processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications

5+ years of experience in data engineering or big data development.

Strong hands-on experience with Databricks .

Extensive experience with distributed data processing using Apache Spark .

Proficiency in Python , Scala , and SQL .

Strong experience building scalable ETL/ELT data pipelines.

Experience working with large datasets in data lake or data warehouse environments.

Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure , Amazon Web Services , or Google Cloud Platform .

Strong knowledge of data modeling, data architecture, and data integration concepts.

Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills.

Kumaran Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.