Junior Data Engineer — Databricks & Palantir

SMX; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement

Job summary

SMX is seeking a Data Science Consultant to support our Army Client. You will design solutions using Databricks (SQL, Python, PySpark) and Palantir Foundry, build data models and reports from ERP and legacy systems, and translate business requirements into technical specifications.

This role requires 2+ years of hands-on development, strong SQL/Python/PySpark skills, experience across data engineering/science/analytics, familiarity with Databricks and databases, plus an Active Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on development experience.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python and Pyspark.
• Experience in data engineering, data science and data analytics. Note that this is not a Cloud Full Stack developer role.
• Familiarity with Databricks.
• Familiarity with database design and architecture; relational and non-relational databases.
• Ability to work cross-functionally, and participate in discussions.
• Knowledge of cloud architecture: AWS/Azure.
• Competence with software engineering tools and processes (estimation, issue tracking, version control, debugging, etc.).
• Proven ability to work independently on assigned tasks without supervision.
• Proven experience in knowledge sharing (code reviews, solid documentation).
• Driven, self-directed personality.
• Strong sense of mission and commitment to making a difference.
• Active Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design new solutions using Databricks (SQL, Python, Pyspark) and Palantir Foundry to deliver capabilities meeting business functional requirements.
• Design modifications to existing data model solutions as needed.
• Define test cases and verify test results to ensure solutions are functioning as designed.
• Build data models and reports using datasets from ERPs and legacy systems.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and users to determine reporting requirements and convert business requirements into technical specifications.

Skills

SQL

Python

Pyspark

Databricks

Palantir Foundry

Data engineering

Data science

Data analytics

Cloud architecture AWS/Azure

Relational databases

Non-relational databases

Independent work

Documentation & knowledge sharing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Databricks

Palantir Foundry

DoD systems

Job description

SMX is seeking a Data Science Consultant to support our Army Client. You will design solutions using Databricks (SQL, Python, PySpark) and Palantir Foundry, build data models and reports from ERP and legacy systems, and translate business requirements into technical specifications.

This role requires 2+ years of hands-on development, strong SQL/Python/PySpark skills, experience across data engineering/science/analytics, familiarity with Databricks and databases, plus an Active Secret clearance.