AWS & Databricks Cloud Platform Engineer, Senior

About this kind of role

What a AWS & Databricks Cloud Platform Engineer, Senior usually does. The employer's own details are in the listing.

Typically does: This role focuses on designing, building, and maintaining cloud-based data platforms, often utilizing Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Databricks. Senior engineers in this area typically handle complex data pipelines, optimize cloud infrastructure for performance and cost, and ensure the security and reliability of data systems. They may also mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of best practices for cloud data engineering. Responsibilities often include automating infrastructure provisioning and implementing data governance policies.

Tools and skills: Proficiency in AWS services like S3, EC2, and EMR, alongside Databricks’ Spark environment, is essential, alongside scripting languages like Python and experience with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.

Good fit for: Individuals with a strong background in data engineering and cloud technologies, who enjoy problem-solving and automating complex processes, are likely to thrive in this role.