Senior Software Engineer (Databricks Platform Engineer)

Vizient, Inc; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. in Irving, Texas, is seeking a Databricks Platform Engineer to design, build, and enhance the enterprise Databricks platform supporting analytics, data products, ML, and AI initiatives across the organization.

You will collaborate with Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Engineering, Data Engineering, Product Management, and Data Science teams to develop reusable platform services, automation frameworks, engineering standards, and self‑service capabilities that improve platform

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience required.
• 2+ years hands-on Databricks experience required.
• Azure cloud and cloud-native architectures preferred.
• IaC with Terraform and CI/CD pipelines required.
• Strong knowledge of Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Apache Spark and lakehouse concepts.
• Experience with MLflow, MLOps and AI platform tech preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, collaboration and communication skills.
• Experience with regulated enterprise data platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance enterprise Databricks platform capabilities for analytics, data products, ML, and AI workloads.
• Implement platform architectures, engineering standards, and reusable patterns.
• Build and maintain IaC solutions, CI/CD pipelines, and platform automation.
• Create templates and deployment patterns for self-service platform adoption.
• Optimize platform scalability, performance, reliability, and cost across clouds.
• Collaborate with EA, Cloud Eng, Data Eng, Product Mgmt, and Data Science teams.
• Support platform services such as MLflow, Model Registry, Feature Store, Vector Search.
• Evaluate new Databricks features and cloud technologies via assessments and POCs.
• Recommend platform enhancements and engineering best practices.

Skills

Databricks

Azure

Terraform

CI/CD

Spark

MLOps

Automation

Education

Relevant degree preferred

Tools

MLflow

Unity Catalog

Delta Lake

Apache Spark

Job description

When you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.

Summary: In this role, you will design, build, and enhance the enterprise Databricks platform to support analytics, data products, machine learning, and AI initiatives across the organization. You will collaborate with Enterprise Architecture, Data Engineering, Product Management, Cloud Engineering, and Data Science teams to develop reusable platform services, automation frameworks, engineering standards, and self‑service capabilities that improve platform adoption, developer experience, and engineering productivity while advancing the organization’s enterprise data and AI platform.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance enterprise Databricks platform capabilities that support analytics, data products, machine learning, and AI workloads.
• Implement platform architectures, engineering standards, and reusable design patterns aligned with enterprise technology strategies.
• Build and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code solutions, CI/CD pipelines, and platform automation to improve consistency and operational efficiency.
• Create reusable templates, accelerators, and deployment patterns that enable self‑service platform adoption and solution delivery.
• Optimize platform scalability, performance, reliability, and cost efficiency across cloud environments.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Engineering, Data Engineering, Product Management, and Data Science teams to operationalize platform capabilities.
• Support platform services including MLflow, Model Registry, Feature Store, Vector Search, and related Databricks capabilities.
• Evaluate emerging Databricks features and cloud technologies through technical assessments and proof‑of‑concepts.
• Recommend platform enhancements, automation opportunities, and engineering best practices that improve developer experience and platform maturity.
• Contribute to the evolution of enterprise platform standards, reference architectures, and strategic roadmap initiatives.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 5 or more years of relevant experience required.
• 2 or more years of hands‑on experience with the Databricks platform required.
• Experience with Azure cloud services and cloud‑native architectures preferred.
• Experience developing and maintaining Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using Terraform and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong knowledge of Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Apache Spark, and lakehouse architecture concepts.
• Experience developing automation solutions and reusable engineering components.
• Experience with MLflow, MLOps, AI platform technologies, streaming, or event‑driven architectures preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Experience supporting enterprise‑scale data platforms and healthcare or other regulated environments preferred.

Estimated Hiring Range: At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $102,400.00 to $179,000.00. This position is also incentive eligible.

Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here: http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers

Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

Working at Vizient means shaping the future of healthcare, every day. Alongside our clients, we’re building a healthier, more human healthcare system. We connect people, data, and solutions to enable healthcare organizations to improve financial sustainability, enhance system performance, and deliver better care. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, with 11 offices across the United States, Vizient has more than 5,000 employees who bring deep expertise and a shared commitment to transforming healthcare. Together, we’re solving some of the industry's most complex challenges while creating opportunities to learn, grow, and drive lasting change for healthcare organizations and the communities they serve. Through our enterprise of companies, we deliver meaningful impact across the continuum of care: Apexus - The exclusive contractor for 340B Drug Pricing Program, managed by the Health Resources and Services Administration. aptitude - The industry's first online direct contracting market, supporting self‑contracting activity between hospitals and suppliers. Kaufman Hall - Leading healthcare advisory services to support our clients in achieving financial, clinical, and operational excellence. Provista - Proven supply chain partner specializing in extended, diagnostic, and preventive care facilities, including surgery centers, home health, and senior living.

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