Databricks Apps UI Developer

Our employees thrive in a culture that's fast-paced and ego-free, where innovation and collaboration are encouraged at every turn. We are an organization that provides federal agencies instant access to experienced and talented professionals who understand their unique challenges and know the most efficient ways to address them. We are continually investing in resources and talent, so we stay prepared with specialized teams in place who are experts in creating tailored technologies. Our solutions empower Federal organizations to grow, modernize, and succeed in a rapidly evolving landscape. We value all voices and want to attract talent from all backgrounds. We're on the lookout for individuals who are passionate about technology and thrive in environments where problem-solving is approached with creativity and enthusiasm. If you're someone who enjoys continuously expanding your skill set while tackling real-world business problems, you'll feel right at home with us. Veterans and military spouses are especially encouraged to bring your unique and valuable experience to our team.

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Databricks Apps Developer to design and build interactive, user-facing data and AI applications on the Databricks platform. This role focuses on front-end development and user-centric workflow design, using Databricks Apps to turn trusted lakehouse data, analytics, and AI models into intuitive applications that users rely on to make decisions. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with React, TypeScript/JavaScript, and REST API integration, along with hands-on experience connecting applications to Databricks capabilities such as Unity Catalog, Delta tables, Databricks SQL, AI/BI dashboards, Genie, and Model Serving. This role involves collaborating with data engineers, data scientists, and stakeholders to rapidly prototype, iterate, and deliver production-ready applications that go beyond standalone dashboards. By joining our organization, you'll help federal agencies put their data and AI to work in the hands of the people who need it!

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy interactive data and AI applications using Databricks Apps.
• Build React-based user interfaces and reusable front-end components using TypeScript/JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Integrate applications with Databricks capabilities, including Unity Catalog, Delta tables, Databricks SQL, AI/BI dashboards, Genie, MLflow, and Databricks REST APIs.
• Integrate AI and LLM features through secure APIs and Databricks Model Serving endpoints to enable prompt-driven and context-enriched user workflows.
• Develop lightweight back-end services and APIs using Python (e.g., FastAPI, Flask) or Node.js to connect front-end features to underlying data and models.
• Enable user-driven filters, inputs, and scenario ("what-if") analysis, with clear explanations of assumptions and recommendation rationale.
• Partner with data engineers and data scientists to connect application features to Delta Live Tables, Jobs, Workflows, and analytical models.
• Implement application authentication, authorization, and data access controls in alignment with Unity Catalog governance and federal security requirements.
• Translate stakeholder goals into user stories and acceptance criteria to guide application feature development.
• Rapidly prototype and iterate on solutions, incorporating user feedback to refine U