Sr. Databricks Consultant at ECS Tech Inc

United States

$175k - $250k

<p>ECS is seeking a <strong><em>Sr. Databricks Consultant </em></strong>to work in our <strong><em>Arlington, VA office/remotely</em></strong>.  <span><strong><u>Please Note:</u></strong><strong> This position is contingent upon additional funding.</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p>We are seeking a skilled individual with deep experience in Databricks to join our team. The primary responsibility of this role is to consult with customers to design, optimize, and fine-tune their Databricks environments for advanced data analytics, machine learning, and AI-driven insights. Leveraging tools such as Delta Lake, MLflow, and Databricks Machine Learning, the Data Scientist will play a crucial role in enabling clients to maximize performance, scalability, and value from their data platforms.</p> <p> </p> <p>This role will support ECS’s Professional Services and Managed Cybersecurity Services programs, with a focus on Databricks solutions. You will specialize in data pipeline optimization, scalable model training, and advanced analytics on Databricks, offering you a unique opportunity to work with leading-edge technologies and collaborate with clients to deliver measurable improvements in data-driven decision-making. If you are passionate about applying data science techniques within the Databricks ecosystem to solve real-world challenges, we encourage you to apply.</p> <p> </p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines in Databricks.</li> <li>Optimize workflows and clusters for performance and cost efficiency.</li> <li>Integrate Databricks with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).</li> <li>Implement data governance, security, and compliance standards.</li> <li>Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality datasets and insights.</li> <li>Troubleshoot issues and drive continuous improvement in data infrastructure.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><em>Salary Range: $175,000 - $250,000</em></p> <p><a href="https://ecstech.com/careers/benefits"><em>General Description of Benefits</em></a></p><div>Qualifications</div><p> </p> <ul> <li>Proven experience working with Databricks in production environments.</li> <li>Strong proficiency in Python and/or SQL for data engineering.</li> <li>Experience with Apache Spark for distributed data processing.</li> <li>Knowledge of data lakehouse architecture and best practices.</li> <li>Experience with cloud data platforms (AWS S3, Azure Data Lake, or GCP Storage).</li> <li>Hands-on experience building and managing ETL/ELT pipelines.</li> <li>Strong understanding of data modeling, data quality, and performance tuning.</li> <li>Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git).</li> <li>Ability to travel, as needed, to customer sites.</li> <li><em><strong>Must be a US Citizen per contract.</strong></em></li> <li><em><strong>Bachelor’s degree; preferably in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. Will consider experience in lieu of a degree.</strong></em></li> </ul>