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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Expert Data Engineer - Focus Databricks - **Company:** Zühlke Gruppe - **Location:** Eschborn, Germany (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Airflow, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Warehousing, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Standard Sql, Software Engineering, Data Processing, Delivery Pipeline, Apache Spark, Data Lakes, Information Technology, Data Management, Data Pipelines, Databricks - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.de/details/5873247977 ## About the Role * Deep Databricks Expertise: Hands-on experience with Databricks, Delta Lake, Spark, workflows, jobs, and Unity Catalog. You know when Databricks is the right tool-and when it isn't. * Strong SQL and Python Skills: You use these daily and write clean, maintainable code. * Modern Cloud & Data Architecture Knowledge: Proficient with Azure and/or AWS, and familiar with lakehouse and data warehousing approaches. * Pipeline Orchestration Experience: Skilled with tools like Airflow, Databricks Workflows, or dbt for structuring and scheduling maintainable pipelines. * Software Engineering Discipline: Clean code, infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD, and DevOps are part of your standard toolkit. * Consulting Experience: Several years in professional data engineering, ideally in client-facing roles, navigating shifting requirements and diverse stakeholders. * Independent Problem-Solving: Comfortable working autonomously in fast-paced, evolving environments. * Bilingual Communication: Fluent in German and English, able to communicate confidently with clients and colleagues. * Solid Technical Foundation: University degree (Uni, FH) in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field ## Description Are you passionate about transforming raw, messy data into valuable, reliable solutions? Do you thrive at the intersection of deep technical expertise and client-focused consulting? Zühlke is looking for an Expert Data Engineer specializing in Databricks and modern data platforms to join our team. How you'll make Impact * Understand the Real Problem: Collaborate with clients to uncover their true needs, translating business requirements into robust technical solutions. You're comfortable challenging assumptions to ensure we solve the right problems. * Build Pipelines That Last: Design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes that run smoothly and require minimal firefighting. * Architect on Databricks: Lead the architecture and implementation of data platforms on Databricks, leveraging Delta Lake, workflows, and cluster management to deliver solutions that fit the client's scale and budget. * Own the Infrastructure: Set up and maintain cloud infrastructure using infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD practices, ensuring reproducibility and reliable deployments. * Champion Data Quality: Make data quality, governance, and security a priority from the start, not an afterthought. * Optimize for Performance and Cost: Continuously improve data processing for speed and efficiency, balancing technical elegance with cost-effectiveness. * Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work closely with data scientists, analysts, and software engineers to build integrated, high-impact data platforms. * Mentor and Share Knowledge: Support junior engineers and contribute to best practices and internal knowledge sharing, helping others grow and succeed. ## Related Videos - [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) - [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) - [Cutting LLM Costs Without Cutting Quality: How to Beat Proprietary LLMs with Fine-Tuned Open Source](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100151-cutting-llm-costs-without-cutting-quality-how-to-beat-proprietary-llms-with-fine-tuned-open-source) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [Enjoying SQL data pipelines with dbt](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/823-enjoying-sql-data-pipelines-with-dbt) - [OLTP in the Lakehouse: Redefining Data for AI Workloads](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2038-oltp-in-the-lakehouse-redefining-data-for-ai-workloads) ## Related Articles - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies) - [Data Analyst Salary Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/277-data-analyst-salary-germany) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Backend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/196-backend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [Frontend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/195-frontend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023)