Databricks Data Engineer for AI/ML & Analytics

VAS; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

VAS, a URUS Group company, is seeking a Data Engineer to design, build, and improve data solutions that power our global business. Working primarily in Databricks, you’ll develop and maintain pipelines and datasets that power reporting, analytics, and AI/ML workloads.

This role works across both modern and established data technologies, with a focus on improving performance, reliability, data quality, and scalability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IS or related field.
• Hands-on Databricks, Python, Spark, and Delta Lake experience.
• SQL Server and data warehousing experience with T‑SQL.
• Experience with SSIS and SSRS.
• Azure experience; Fabric is a plus.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools in engineering workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines and datasets in Databricks using Python, Spark, and SQL.
• Develop and support batch and streaming data architectures for reporting, analytics, and AI/ML workloads.
• Troubleshoot and optimize Databricks and existing data integration processes for performance, reliability, and data latency.
• Support and enhance existing SQL Server, SSIS, and SSRS solutions while contributing to ongoing platform modernization.
• Implement data quality checks, validation, cleansing, and data warehousing best practices across data pipelines and reporting environments.
• Integrate Databricks with enterprise applications, databases, and other data sources.
• Partner with business users, analysts, and IT teams to translate reporting and data needs into scalable technical solutions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement through emerging data engineering practices, AI-assisted development tools, documentation, and ongoing learning

Skills

Data engineering

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems

Tools

Databricks

Python

Spark

Delta Lake

SQL Server

SSIS

SSRS

Azure

Fabric

AI-assisted tools

Job description

VAS, a URUS Group company, is seeking a Data Engineer to design, build, and improve data solutions that power our global business. Working primarily in Databricks, you’ll develop and maintain pipelines and datasets that power reporting, analytics, and AI/ML workloads.

This role works across both modern and established data technologies, with a focus on improving performance, reliability, data quality, and scalability.