Intermediate - Senior Data Engineer (Databricks)

AICA Consultancy; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

AICA Consultancy seeks a certified Data Engineer to design and optimize scalable data pipelines with Databricks. The ideal candidate will work with data analysts and data scientists, ensuring efficient data integration and real-time processing. Responsibilities include implementing data quality measures and delivering documented solutions that meet business requirements.

Qualifications

• Certified in Databricks with proficiency in Spark and Delta Lake.
• Strong experience with Python and SQL.
• Familiarity with real-time data processing and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement efficient ETL/ELT pipelines using Databricks.
• Optimize data workflows and ensure scalability.
• Integrate data from various sources and manage metadata.

Skills

Databricks

Spark

Delta Lake

Python

SQL

ETL / ELT development

Real-time data processing

Data governance

Job description

We are looking for a Data Engineer who is certified in Databricks (required) to join our team. In this role you will be designing, developing, and optimizing scalable data pipelines and workflows on Databricks. The engineer will work closely with stakeholders to make certain data reliability, performance, and alignment with business requirements.

Scope of Work

• Building efficient ETL / ELT pipelines using Databricks and Delta Lake for structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data.
• Transforming raw data into consumable datasets for analytics and machine learning.

Data Optimization :

• Improving performance by implementing best practices like partitioning, caching, and Delta Lake optimizations.
• Resolving bottlenecks and ensuring scalability.

Data Integration :

• Integrating data from various sources such as APIs, databases, and cloud storage systems (e.g., AWS S3, Azure Data Lake).

Real-Time Streaming :

• Designing and deploying real-time data streaming solutions using Databricks Structured Streaming.

Data Quality and Governance :

• Implementing data validation, schema enforcement, and monitoring to ensure high-quality data delivery.
• Using Unity CatLog to manage metadata, access permissions, and data lineage.

Collaboration and Documentation :

• Collaborating with data analysts, data scientists, and other stakeholders to meet business needs.
• Documenting pipelines, workflows, and technical solutions.

Responsibilities

Fully functional and documented data pipelines.

Optimized and scalable data workflows on Databricks.

Real-time streaming solutions integrated with downstream systems.

Detailed documentation for implemented solutions and best practices.

Skills and Qualifications

Proficiency in Databricks(certified), Spark, and Delta Lake.

Strong experience with Python, SQL, and ETL / ELT development.

Familiarity with real-time data processing and streaming.

Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

Experience with data governance and tools like Unity CatLog.

Assumptions

Access to necessary datasets and cloud infrastructure will be provided.

Timely input and feedback from stakeholders.

Success Metrics

Data pipelines deliver accurate and consistent data.

Workflows meet performance benchmarks.

Real-time streaming solutions operate with minimal latency.

Stakeholders are satisfied with the quality and usability of the solutions.

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