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Databricks Engineer

Post Date

May 13, 2026

Location

Birmingham,
Alabama

ZIP/Postal Code

35203
US
Jul 30, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Programmer / Developer

Req #

BIR-f9accba6-1016-4c80-8d11-8e6199bcc628

Pay Rate

$38 - $48 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

1. Deliverables

Expected deliverables may include (but are not limited to):

· Updated Databricks architecture designs and diagrams

· Optimized data pipelines and notebook implementations

· AI/BI dashboards and semantic models

· Configured and functional Genie Rooms

· Databricks chatbot proof-of-concept or production implementation

· Technical documentation and runbooks

· Knowledge transfer sessions and walkthroughs

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2. Roles and Responsibilities

Databricks Engineer / Developer

· Provide hands-on development, configuration, and optimization

· Serve as a technical advisor on Databricks architecture and AI enablement

· Collaborate with data engineering, analytics, and business stakeholders

· Ensure deliverables meet quality, security, and performance standards

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Required Skills & Experience

The Databricks Engineer / Developer must demonstrate strong hands-on experience with the following core capabilities:

· Proficiency in SQL, YAML, and Databricks Notebooks for data engineering, analytics, and automation

· Deep understanding and practical application of Medallion Architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold patterns)

· Experience designing, managing, and optimizing Delta Lake tables

· Strong knowledge of Unity Catalog, including data governance, permissions, lineage, and security best practices

· Hands-on experience building and maintaining AI/BI Dashboards and Reports within Databricks

· Experience configuring and enabling Databricks Genie Rooms

· Practical experience with Natural Language to SQL capabilities and semantic modeling to support business users

· Strong proficiency in Python for data engineering, analytics, and AI workloads

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3.2 Version Control, CI/CD, and Environment Management

The Engineer must have demonstrated experience with modern DevOps practices in Databricks environments, including:

· Implementing and managing Databricks Asset Bundles using GitHub

· Applying source control best practices for notebooks, jobs, and configuration

· Promoting and managing solutions across development, UAT, and production environments

· Supporting CI/CD pipelines for Databricks workloads, ensuring repeatability and governance

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

· Experience with Databricks Agents / Agent Bricks

· Designing and implementing agentic workflows for AI-driven automation and decision-making

· Familiarity with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) or AI orchestration patterns within Databricks

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.