Databricks Engineer

Guidehouse is seeking a Databricks Engineer to join our AI and Data Defense and Security team to support client projects involving large-scale data pipelines, troubleshooting production workloads, and leading Agile delivery teams in support of organizational and mission goals within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This role requires hands-on technical expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to own workstreams independently. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL pipelines using Databricks, PySpark, SQL, and Delta Lake. Proficiency in batch and stream processing, autoloader, and compute optimization. Troubleshoot and resolve Databricks job failures, cluster performance issues, data quality gaps, and pipeline bottlenecks. Implement CI/CD practices for notebooks, workflows, and data jobs. Lead Agile Project Management (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) as needed; support backlog refinement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, solution architects, and client stakeholders. Communicate technical concepts and delivery impacts to non-technical audiences. Ensure all engineering work aligns with data governance, security, and compliance standards (Unity Catalog, Delta constraints, Data Lineage). Perform code reviews, data quality validation, and documentation.

What You Will Need:

Ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DHS Public Trust Bachelors Degree 5+ years of relevant experience

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Active DHS Public Trust Law Enforcement experience Scrum Master Certification Experience managing projects in similar size and scope. Experience managing IT projects using either Agile Scrum or Kanban methodologies. Experience managing projects leveraging commercial cloud infrastructure Databricks Data Engineer Associate/Professional Certification. Experience with streaming frameworks (e.g., Kafka, Event Hub). Experience with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions). Experience with Unity Catalog, Terraform, or related IaC tools., Agile Programming Methodologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banking Services, Certified ScrumMaster, Cisco Unity, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Data Management, Data Quality, Data Science, Database Extract Transform and Load (ETL), DevOps, GitHub, Homeland Security, Identify Issues, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Jenkins, Kanban, Law Enforcement, Legal, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Microsoft Windows Azure, Project/Program Management, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, SQL (Structured Query Language), Scalable System Development, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Software Engineering, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospective, Standup Meetings, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Delivery, Trust Law, Validation Documentation, Willing to Travel

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Benefits include:

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance 401(k) Retirement Plan Basic Life & Supplemental Life Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Student Loan PayDown Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities Skills Development & Certifications Employee Referral Program Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.