Senior Databricks Engineer / Architect - VA (Remote with Travel)

Full-time, permanent role with client in Richmond, VA. Remote work with required travel up to 25–30%. U.S. citizenship and ability to pass a federal background check are mandatory; active clearance is preferred for some positions.

About the role

We are hiring Senior Databricks Engineers and Architects to build and support modern data solutions using Databricks and cloud technologies. The role is hands-on and client-facing, with opportunities to work on large-scale data engineering and architecture initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Databricks-based data pipelines and lakehouse architectures
• Develop ETL/ELT processes using Python, SQL, and Spark
• Optimize data models and query performance
• Collaborate directly with clients and technical teams
• Work in production data environments

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience with Databricks
• Proficiency in Python and/or SQL
• Experience with Apache Spark / PySpark
• Experience building ETL/ELT pipelines
• Understanding of Data Lake / Lakehouse architecture
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP data platforms
• Experience with data modeling and performance tuning
• Experience with Git and CI/CD
• Strong communication and client-facing skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Databricks certification
• Experience with enterprise or government projects
• Experience designing data platforms or lakehouse solutions
• Existing Public Trust, Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI clearance