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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Databricks Azure Consultant - **Company:** The Nam - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Cloud Storage, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Warehousing, DevOps, Apache Hive, Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Software Deployment, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Azure Data Factory, Apache Spark, Git, Data Lakes, Pyspark, Information Technology, AWS Glue, Apache Kafka, Machine Learning Operations, Video Streaming, Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Pipelines, Databricks - **Published:** August 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/4723c18b-04c6-4515-a023-f7867f881c61 ## About the Role * The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in data engineering, cloud platforms, Spark, and modern data architectures, with the ability to work closely with business and technical stakeholders., * Strong hands-on experience with Databricks. * Expertise in Apache Spark, PySpark, and SQL. * Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform. * Knowledge of Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, and Databricks Workflows. * Experience with data warehousing and data lake concepts. * Strong understanding of ETL/ELT frameworks and data modeling. * Familiarity with CI/CD, Git, and DevOps practices. * Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Preferred Skills * Experience with Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure Synapse, or AWS Glue. * Knowledge of Machine Learning and MLOps on Databricks. * Experience with streaming technologies such as Kafka and Structured Streaming. * Databricks or Cloud Platform certifications., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. * 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering/Big Data. * 2+ years of hands-on Databricks implementation experience. Nice to Have * Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate/Professional. * Experience in Utilities, Energy, Banking, Healthcare, or Retail domains. * Experience with Agile delivery methodologies. * Primary Technologies: Databricks, PySpark, Spark SQL, Delta Lake, Azure/AWS/Google Cloud Platform, ADF, Kafka, Git, CI/CD. Experience: 7+ Years ## Description * We are seeking an experienced Databricks Consultant to design, develop, and implement scalable data solutions on the Databricks platform., * Design and develop data pipelines using Databricks, Apache Spark, and PySpark. * Build and maintain ETL/ELT processes for large-scale data ingestion and transformation. * Implement data lake and lakehouse architectures on Databricks. * Integrate data from multiple sources, including databases, APIs, and cloud storage. * Optimize Spark jobs and Databricks workloads for performance and cost efficiency. * Collaborate with business users, architects, and developers to understand requirements and deliver solutions. * Develop data models and support reporting, analytics, and AI/ML initiatives. * Implement data quality, governance, security, and monitoring standards. * Support production deployments, troubleshooting, and performance tuning. * Prepare technical documentation and provide knowledge transfer to project teams. ## Related Videos - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Empowering Retail Through Applied Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/976-empowering-retail-through-applied-machine-learning) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk)