Lead Databricks Platform Engineer (Remote US)

About this kind of role

What a Lead Databricks Platform Engineer (Remote US) usually does. The employer's own details are in the listing.

Typically does: A Lead Databricks Platform Engineer designs, builds, and maintains a robust and scalable data platform using Databricks. This role involves optimizing the performance of data pipelines, ensuring data security, and collaborating with data scientists and engineers. They also provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers on the team, promoting best practices and driving innovation within the data engineering space. Troubleshooting complex issues and implementing solutions to improve the overall reliability of the platform are also key responsibilities.

Tools and skills: Proficiency in Databricks, Spark, Python, SQL, cloud platforms (like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), and experience with DevOps principles and infrastructure-as-code are generally required.

Good fit for: Individuals with strong data engineering experience and a passion for building and scaling data platforms are often successful in this role.