Data System Engineer

BuzzClan; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

BuzzClan is seeking a highly experienced Databricks Subject Matter Expert at Lead/Principal level to serve as the firm’s technical authority on the Databricks Lakehouse Platform. You will guide clients through architecture to production deployment, partnering with CTOs and VPs to define data strategies and mentor delivery teams.

You will lead end-to-end design of Databricks Lakehouse architectures, establish best practices, and oversee large-scale ETL/ELT pipelines across cloud platforms, while

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in data engineering, analytics, or platform architecture.
• 5+ years of deep, hands on experience with Databricks, including production deployments at enterprise scale.
• Expert level proficiency in Apache Spark (PySpark and/or Scala), Delta Lake, and SQL.
• Proven track record designing multi cloud Lakehouse architectures (Azure, AWS, or GCP).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design of Databricks Lakehouse architectures, including Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, and medallion data models.
• Define reference architectures, best practices, and reusable accelerators for client engagements.
• Evaluate deployment patterns across Azure Databricks, AWS Databricks, and GCP, aligning with client needs.
• Architect and oversee large-scale ETL/ELT pipelines using Spark, Delta Live Tables, and Workflows.
• Design real-time and batch ingestion frameworks for multiple data sources.
• Establish data quality, lineage, and observability standards using Unity Catalog and Delta Lake features.
• Guide on implementing end-to-end ML workflows using MLflow, Feature Store, and Model Serving.
• Advise on MLOps patterns including model versioning, A/B testing, monitoring, and retraining pipelines.
• Collaborate with data science teams to productionize models and integrate ML outputs into business applications.

Skills

Databricks platform

Apache Spark

SQL

Multi-cloud architecture

Client advisory

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Data Science

Tools

Unity Catalog

Delta Lake

Delta Live Tables

Databricks Workflows

MLflow

dbt

Terraform/Pulumi

Photon engine

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Databricks Subject Matter Expert to join at the Lead / Principal level. In this role, you will serve as the firm's foremost technical authority on the Databricks Lakehouse Platform, guiding clients through complex data transformation initiatives—from strategic architecture design through hands on implementation and production deployment.

You will partner directly with client stakeholders (CTOs, VPs of Data, and Engineering Leads) to define data strategies, architect scalable solutions on Databricks, and mentor delivery teams. This is a high visibility role that blends deep technical expertise with client advisory, pre sales support, and thought leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end to end design of Databricks Lakehouse architectures, including Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, and medallion (bronze/silver/gold) data models.
• Define reference architectures, best practices, and reusable accelerators for client engagements.
• Evaluate and recommend deployment patterns across Azure Databricks, AWS Databricks, and GCP, aligning platform choices with client infrastructure and governance needs.
• Architect and oversee large scale ETL/ELT pipelines using Apache Spark, Delta Live Tables, and Databricks Workflows.
• Design real time and batch ingestion frameworks covering structured, semi structured, and unstructured data sources.
• Establish data quality, lineage, and observability standards using Unity Catalog, Delta Lake features, and complementary tooling.
• Guide clients on implementing end to end ML workflows using MLflow, Feature Store, and Model Serving on Databricks.
• Advise on MLOps patterns including model versioning, A/B testing, monitoring, and automated retraining pipelines.
• Collaborate with data science teams to productionize models and integrate ML outputs into business applications.

Client Advisory & Engagement Leadership

• Serve as the trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders on all matters related to data platform strategy and Databricks adoption.
• Lead discovery workshops, architecture reviews, and technical assessments to define solution roadmaps.
• Support pre sales efforts by developing proposals, estimating level of effort, and delivering technical demonstrations.

Thought Leadership & Practice Development

• Contribute to the firm's intellectual property by developing frameworks, white papers, and training curricula around Databricks.
• Mentor and upskill consultants across the data practice; foster a community of Databricks practitioners.
• Represent the firm at industry events, Databricks partner summits, and webinars.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in data engineering, analytics, or platform architecture.
• 5+ years of deep, hands on experience with Databricks, including production deployments at enterprise scale.
• Expert level proficiency in Apache Spark (PySpark and/or Scala), Delta Lake, and SQL.
• Proven track record designing multi cloud Lakehouse architectures (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Strong experience with Unity Catalog for data governance, access control, and lineage tracking.
• Demonstrated ability to lead client facing engagements and communicate complex technical concepts to executive audiences.
• Experience in a consulting or professional services environment, with a history of managing multiple concurrent engagements.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Preferred Qualifications

• Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional or Machine Learning Professional certification.
• Experience with Delta Live Tables, Databricks Workflows, and Photon engine optimization.
• Familiarity with complementary tools such as dbt, Terraform/Pulumi (IaC), and CI/CD pipelines for data platforms.
• Hands on experience with MLflow, Feature Store, and Model Serving in production environments.
• Prior experience as a Databricks partner or in a Databricks aligned practice within a consulting firm.
• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in a quantitative or technical discipline.

Client Advisory & Engagement Leadership

• Serve as the trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders on all matters related to data platform strategy and Databricks adoption.
• Lead discovery workshops, architecture reviews, and technical assessments to define solution roadmaps.
• Support pre sales efforts by developing proposals, estimating level of effort, and delivering technical demonstrations.
• Thought Leadership & Practice Development
• Contribute to the firm's intellectual property by developing frameworks, white papers, and training curricula around Databricks.
• Mentor and upskill consultants across the data practice; foster a community of Databricks practitioners.
• Represent the firm at industry events, Databricks partner summits, and webinars.

Preferred Qualifications

• Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional or Machine Learning Professional certification.
• Experience with Delta Live Tables, Databricks Workflows, and Photon engine optimization.
• Familiarity with complementary tools such as dbt, Terraform/Pulumi (IaC), and CI/CD pipelines for data platforms.
• Hands on experience with MLflow, Feature Store, and Model Serving in production environments.
• Prior experience as a Databricks partner or in a Databricks aligned practice within a consulting firm.
• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in a quantitative or technical discipline.