Senior Databricks Engineer

Kforce Inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k)

Life, disability & ADD insurance

Paid time off (Salaried)

Paid time off (Hourly)

Job summary

Kforce is seeking a hands-on Senior Databricks Engineer in Charlotte, NC to support high-priority data and analytics initiatives. The role involves 90% engineering with some business interaction, and requires independent work, strong questions, and effective technical solution design.

The position is a 12-month contract (on-site; 2 days a week for Contract-to-Hire with Wednesday mandatory; straight contract requires 5 days on-site) with flexible start/end times and 8:00–16:00 hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Integration or Data Warehousing.
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure Databricks.
• Strong understanding of the Azure ecosystem.
• Proficiency in SQL.
• Experience with Python or Scala.
• Practical data modeling experience and KPI impact awareness.
• Experience with on-premises ETL/ERP technologies (Informatica, IICS, Cognos, Netezza or similar).
• Experience with Power BI, Azure ML, Databricks, Synapse or similar platforms.
• Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
• Azure DevOps and GitHub experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support new and existing data applications and integrations.
• Build, enhance and optimize data solutions using Azure Databricks.
• Collaborate with architects, analysts and data scientists on data products.
• Design and review technical/data-flow solutions.
• Perform code reviews, testing, deployment and production support.
• Troubleshoot issues and provide technical guidance on complex data solutions.
• Maintain technical documentation for downstream integrations.
• Identify technology trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in Scrum/Sprint activities.

Skills

Azure Databricks

SQL

Python/Scala

Azure

Data Modeling

ETL

Power BI

Data Warehousing

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Informatica

IICS

Cognos

Netezza

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Databricks Engineer in Charlotte, NC for a 12 month contract, open to Contract to Hire role. The schedule is 2 days onsite for Contract to Hire with Wednesday mandatory. If straight contract, then must be onsite 5 days a week. The hours: 8am - 4pm with some flexibility on start and end time. Overview: The client is seeking a hands-on Senior Data Engineer to support high-priority enterprise data and analytics initiatives. This role is approximately 90% engineering and 10% business interaction and requires someone who can work independently, ask the right questions, and recommend effective technical solutions.

• Develop and support new and existing data applications and integrations


• Build, enhance and optimize data solutions using Azure Databricks


• Work with architects, analysts and data scientists on data products and analytics


• Design and review technical/data-flow solutions


• Perform code reviews, testing, deployment and production support


• Troubleshoot issues and provide technical guidance on complex data solutions


• Maintain technical documentation for downstream integrations


• Identify technology trends and opportunities for improvement


• Participate in Scrum/Sprint activities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field


• 5-10 years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Integration or Data Warehousing


• Strong hands-on experience with Azure Databricks


• Strong understanding of the Azure ecosystem


• Proficiency in SQL


• Experience with Python or Scala


• Practical data modeling experience, including understanding the impact of data models on KPIs


• Experience with on-premises ETL/ERP technologies such as Informatica, IICS, Cognos, Netezza or similar platforms


• Experience with Power BI, Azure ML, Databricks, Synapse or similar analytics platforms


• Visa sponsorship is available for this position


• Azure DevOps and GitHub experience preferred

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

• medical/dental/vision insurance


• HSA


• FSA


• 401(k)


• life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees


• Salaried personnel receive paid time off


• Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law


• Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.