Lead Databricks Data Engineer

Position: Senior / Lead Databricks Data Engineer

Location: Charlotte, NC

Work Arrangement: (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)

Type of Hire : Contract

Job Description:

We are looking for a Senior/Lead Databricks Data Engineer to support a strategic data engineering initiative. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience with Databricks, PySpark, Python, and SQL.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop scalable data pipelines using Databricks and PySpark .
• Develop ETL/ELT pipelines using Python and SQL .
• Work with Delta Lake and Lakehouse architecture .
• Optimize Spark/Databricks jobs for performance and scalability.
• Work with cloud data platforms such as Azure/AWS .
• Develop and maintain Databricks workflows and data pipelines.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, and business teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data engineering issues.

Required Skills:

• 12+ years of experience in Data Engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with Databricks .
• Strong PySpark/Spark, Python, and SQL skills.
• Experience with Delta Lake/Lakehouse .
• Experience with Azure Databricks or other cloud platforms.
• Strong understanding of data pipelines and ETL/ELT.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading technical initiatives, mentoring engineers, and working with stakeholders.