Senior Databricks Platform Administrator

Quantum Technologies. LLC; Weehawken (NJ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Technologies. LLC is seeking a hands-on Senior Databricks Platform Administrator to manage enterprise Databricks environments, focusing on Unity Catalog, permissions, and data security within cloud infrastructure.

The role emphasizes governance, automation, performance optimisation, and cost monitoring, with collaboration across cross-functional teams using Python, SQL, Terraform, and CI/CD in Azure or AWS ecosystems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of platform administration or cloud engineering experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on Databricks administration experience.
• Strong expertise with Unity Catalog, Databricks Compute, SQL Warehouses, IAM/RBAC.
• Experience with Python, SQL, REST APIs, Azure or AWS, Terraform and CI/CD.
• Experience with Apache Spark and Delta Lake.
• Networking, SSO, OAuth and identity integrations.

Responsibilities

• Administer Databricks workspaces, clusters, Unity Catalog, permissions, and access controls.
• Manage storage credentials, external locations, catalogs, and data security policies.
• Support Databricks compute, SQL Warehouses, and serverless environments.
• Perform platform upgrades, patching, and environment maintenance.
• Troubleshoot platform, networking, authentication, and performance issues.
• Integrate Databricks with Azure/AWS services, databases, APIs, and external systems.
• Automate administrative processes using Python, SQL, APIs, Terraform, and CI/CD tools.
• Monitor platform health, utilization, performance, and cost optimization.

Skills

Databricks admin

Cloud engineering

Platform security

Python/SQL

Terraform/CI-CD

Azure/AWS

Tools

Unity Catalog

Databricks Compute

SQL Warehouses

IAM/RBAC

Terraform

CI/CD

APIs

Delta Lake

Apache Spark

Job description

Senior Databricks Platform Administrator

Duration:

12Months+ Extension

Client:

To Be Discussed Later

Employment Type:

W-2, 1099, C2C

Work Authorization:

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Job Title:

Senior Databricks Platform Administrator

Duration:

12 Months

Bill Rate:

$63/hour (C2C)

Job Type:

W-2, 1099, C2C

Client:

To Be Discussed Later

Work Authorization:

US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other

Job Description :

We are seeking a hands‑on Senior Databricks Platform Administrator to manage and support enterprise Databricks environments. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in platform administration, security, governance, automation, performance optimisation, and cloud infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer Databricks workspaces, clusters, Unity Catalog, permissions, and access controls.
• Manage storage credentials, external locations, catalogs, and data security policies.
• Support Databricks compute, SQL Warehouses, and serverless environments.
• Perform platform upgrades, patching, and environment maintenance.
• Troubleshoot platform, networking, authentication, and performance issues.
• Integrate Databricks with Azure/AWS services, databases, APIs, and external systems.
• Automate administrative processes using Python, SQL, APIs, Terraform, and CI/CD tools.
• Monitor platform health, utilization, performance, and cost optimization.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of platform administration or cloud engineering experience.
• 3+ years of hands‑on Databricks administration experience.
• Strong expertise with:
• Unity Catalog
• Databricks Compute & SQL Warehouses
• IAM / RBAC and security controls
• Python, SQL, REST APIs
• Azure or AWS cloud platforms
• Terraform and CI/CD pipelines
• Apache Spark and Delta Lake
• Networking, SSO, OAuth and identity integrations

Preferred Qualifications

• Databricks certification(s)
• Experience with Jenkins, GitHub, and Infrastructure as Code
• Strong troubleshooting and stakeholder communication skills

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.