Databricks Administrator

CYBER RECRUITZ (PTE. LTD.); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Singapore is seeking an experienced Databricks Administrator to optimize Databricks environments on AWS. The role involves managing clusters, user permissions, and automating workflows, requiring strong knowledge of Apache Spark and AWS services. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of relevant experience and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with Databricks administration in AWS.
• In-depth knowledge of Apache Spark, Databricks, and core AWS services.
• Competency in scripting with Python or Scala for automation.

Responsibilities

• Set up, manage, and maintain Databricks clusters on AWS.
• Control user permissions and security configurations.
• Automate administrative workflows including provisioning and scaling.

Skills

Databricks administration

Apache Spark

AWS services

Python

Scala

DevOps tools

CI/CD pipelines

Communication

Education

Certification in Databricks or AWS

Job description

Job Title: Databricks Administrator
Location: Singapore (Onsite)
Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in Databricks platform management
Preference: From Singapore only

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Databricks Administrator to oversee and optimize Databricks environments hosted on AWS. This position includes responsibilities such as cluster setup, managing user permissions, fine-tuning performance, and supporting data teams. Ideal candidates will have experience with Spark-based tools and automating administrative tasks.

Key Duties:

Set up, manage, and maintain Databricks clusters on AWS infrastructure
Control user permissions, workspace access, and security configurations
Analyze and resolve cluster or job-related performance bottlenecks
Automate administrative workflows including provisioning, scaling, and system backups
Establish and enforce policies for backup, restore, and high availability
Assist engineering and analytics teams with troubleshooting and platform support

Required Qualifications:

At least 2 years of hands-on experience with Databricks administration in AWS setups
In-depth knowledge of Apache Spark, Databricks, and core AWS services like S3, EC2, and IAM
Competency in scripting with Python or Scala for platform automation
Understanding of DevOps tools, CI/CD pipelines, and full cluster lifecycle processes
Certification in Databricks or AWS is an advantage
Excellent diagnostic, communication, and client interaction skills