Job Description

Come join us

The Databricks Technical Lead is a senior, hands-on role responsible for the design, development, and delivery of highly scalable, secure, and performant data solutions on the

Databricks Lakehouse Platform

. It is expected to provide technical leadership to a team of engineers, defining coding standards, implementing architectural patterns, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality data products.

Skills and experiences

Required Skills & Experience:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.

8+

years

of progressive experience in Data Engineering, with

[4]+ years

focused on large-scale data processing using

Databricks and Apache Spark

. Expert proficiency in

Python (PySpark)

and advanced

SQL

. Deep expertise in implementing

Lakehouse architecture

using

Delta Lake

and familiarity with the

Medallion Architecture

(Bronze, Silver, Gold). Strong experience with data modeling techniques (e.g., dimensional modeling, data vault) suitable for large data volumes. Proven experience leading technical teams, including defining tasks, performing code reviews, and providing architectural guidance. Hands-on experience implementing

DataOps/DevOps

practices and CI/CD pipelines for data solutions (e.g., Terraform, Databricks Asset Bundles, Git).

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

Experience with Databricks features like

Delta Live Tables (DLT), Databricks Workflows, and Unity Catalog

. Experience with streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka, Spark Streaming). Familiarity with CI/CD tools and Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., Terraform, Databricks Asset Bundles).

Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate

or

Professional

certification

About you

Characteristics that can spell success for this role



Consultative, collaborative, curious
Resilient, adaptable, flexible
Humble leader, strong negotiator, relationship builder
Passionate about tech and engaging with and advising clients

What you'll do

Lead the Design:

Define and implement robust data architectures utilizing the Databricks ecosystem, including

Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Delta Live Tables (DLT), and Databricks Workflows

.

Hands-on Development:

Serve as the most senior developer, writing high-quality, production-grade code in

PySpark/Scala and SQL

for complex batch and streaming ETL/ELT pipelines.

Performance Optimization:

Lead performance tuning and optimization efforts for large-scale Spark jobs, ensuring efficient cluster utilization and cost management.

Standards & Best Practices:

Define and enforce technical standards, code quality, testing frameworks (unit, integration), and DataOps/CI/CD pipelines for the engineering team.

Enjoy your career

Some of the best things about working at Avanade

+ Opportunity to work for Microsoft's Global Alliance Partner of the Year, with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications) + Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally
+ Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth
Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you
+
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A great place to work

As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you'll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and communities. You'll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, and to lean on your expertise . You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It's all here, so take a closer look!

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