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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Databricks Engineer - **Company:** Blu Omega - **Location:** Ashburn, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $110,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Unity 3d, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Data as a Services, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Systems, Apache Hive, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Datadog, Cloud Platform System, Data Lakes, Pyspark, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Data Analytics, Machine Learning Operations, Stream Processing, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines, Databricks - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9110649/databricks-engineer ## About the Role * 3+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics, or related technical roles * 2+ years of hands-on experience with the Databricks platform * Strong experience developing data solutions using PySpark and Spark SQL * Experience working with Databricks clusters, jobs, workflows, Delta Lake, and Unity Catalog in production environments * Experience designing and maintaining automated data pipelines and transformation workflows * Experience integrating Databricks with CI/CD pipelines and enterprise SDLC tooling * Working knowledge of Python for data engineering, automation, and ML workflows * Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or GCP and associated data services * Understanding of data quality, validation, monitoring, and production support practices * Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills * Effective collaboration skills with technical and non-technical teams * Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination * Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, engineering, or related field, * Experience supporting federal government or regulated industries * Experience developing or operationalizing machine learning solutions within Databricks * Experience with MLflow for machine learning lifecycle management * Knowledge of streaming frameworks, real-time data processing, and observability tooling * Experience implementing data governance, lineage, and access control practices * Databricks certification or cloud platform certification from AWS, Azure, or GCP ## Description Blu Omega is seeking a Databricks Engineer to support a federal program focused on data analytics and mission-critical government operations. This role operates within a remote environment and is responsible for designing, building, and operating scalable data solutions. The position requires experience supporting data engineering, analytics, and cloud-based data platforms., * Design, develop, and maintain scalable Databricks data pipelines using PySpark, Spark SQL, Delta Lake, and Unity Catalog to deliver high-quality, mission-critical data assets * Build and maintain automated ingestion, transformation, and processing workflows supporting analytics, reporting, and operational decision-making * Operate and optimize Databricks clusters, jobs, and workflows ensuring reliability, performance, and cost efficiency * Integrate Databricks with enterprise CI/CD pipelines and SDLC tooling for automated deployments, source control, and testing * Implement data quality, validation, and observability frameworks to enhance data accuracy and trustworthiness * Monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines, platform performance, and production workloads to identify and resolve issues proactively * Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to translate operational requirements into technical solutions * Develop and maintain technical documentation related to data pipelines, architecture, and operational processes ## Related Videos - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [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) - [Reality and Beyond: Coding a Drone Using {Unity 3D .NET} and ChatGPT AI!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/702-reality-and-beyond-coding-a-drone-using-unity-3d-net-and-chatgpt-ai) - [Debugging in the Dark](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1658-debugging-in-the-dark) - [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 - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk)