Senior Databricks Engineer

Blue Orange Digital; New York (NY); Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible schedule

Unlimited PTO

Paid parental/bereavement leave

Global client exposure

Strong team culture

Job summary

Blue Orange Digital is seeking a Senior Databricks Engineer for an all-remote, discovery/architectural engagement with a global client. You will own hands-on Databricks pipelines, building bronze/silver/gold medallion architectures that endure real technical scrutiny.

This is an individual contributor role with high ownership, collaborating with a client team that expects the same level of excellence. You will work with Python, SQL, and PySpark and participate in client discussions.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Databricks experience building end-to-end pipelines.
• Strong Python, SQL, and PySpark skills.
• Experience with medallion architecture (bronze/silver/gold).
• Ability to work independently and communicate findings clearly.
• Willingness to commit to up to 26 weeks.
• Excellent written and spoken English for client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain end-to-end Databricks pipelines using bronze/silver/gold medallion architecture.
• Write data engineering code in Python, SQL, and PySpark.
• Investigate unfamiliar client data and report findings.
• Engage in technical conversations with the client on engineering, data modeling, governance.
• Support “art of the possible” demo work as the engagement moves into later phases.

Skills

Databricks

Python

SQL

PySpark

Data engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure

Job description

Company overview

Blue Orange Digital is a boutique data & AI consultancy that delivers enterprise-grade results. We design and build modern data platforms, analytics, and ML/AI Agent solutions for mid‑market and enterprise clients across Private Equity, Financial Services, Healthcare, and Retail.

Company overview

Blue Orange Digital is a boutique data & AI consultancy that delivers enterprise-grade results. We design and build modern data platforms, analytics, and ML/AI Agent solutions for mid‑market and enterprise clients across Private Equity, Financial Services, Healthcare, and Retail.

Our teams work with technologies like Databricks, Snowflake, dbt, and the broader Microsoft ecosystem to turn messy, real‑world data into trustworthy, actionable insight.

We’re a builder‑led, client‑first culture that prizes ownership, clear communication, and shipping high‑impact work.

Note: Please submit your resume in English, as all application materials must be in English for review and consideration.

Position overview

Blue Orange Digital is hiring a Senior Databricks Engineer for a discovery and architecture engagement with a global management consulting client. You will own hands‑on, end‑to‑end Databricks pipeline work, investigating and structuring data the client already has and building medallion‑layer (bronze/silver/gold) pipelines that hold up to real technical scrutiny.

This is an individual‑contributor role with high technical ownership, working alongside a client team that pushes back and expects the same from you.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain end‑to‑end Databricks pipelines using bronze/silver/gold medallion architecture
• Write hands‑on data engineering code in Python, SQL, and PySpark, including materialized views
• Investigate unfamiliar or undocumented client data and report findings back to the team and client
• Participate in technical conversations with the client, holding your own on engineering, data modeling, and governance questions
• Support “art of the possible” demo work as the engagement moves into later phases

Requirements

• Hands‑on Databricks experience building end‑to‑end pipelines
• Strong Python, SQL, and PySpark skills
• Experience implementing materialized views and medallion‑layer (bronze/silver/gold) architectures
• Comfort investigating unfamiliar data sets independently and communicating clearly what you find
• Availability for the full engagement arc, up to 26 weeks if it extends
• Strong written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients and teammates

Preferred qualifications

• “Art of the possible” demo experience
• Azure experience

Benefits

• Fully remote
• Flexible Schedule
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid parental/bereavement leave
• Worldwide recognized clients to build skills for an excellent resume
• Top‑notch team to learn and grow with

Background checks may be required for certain positions/projects.

Blue Orange Digital is an equal‑opportunity employer.