Databricks AI Engineer

As a Senior Technical Consultant, you will participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle, which includes estimating, technical design, implementation, documentation, testing, deployment, and support of applications developed for our clients. As a team member, you will take direction from solution architects and leads on development activities.

Perficient is always looking for the best and brightest talent, and we need you! We’re a quickly-growing, global digital consulting leader, and we’re transforming the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands. You’ll work with the latest technologies, expand your skills, and become a part of our global community of talented, diverse, and knowledgeable colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy AI/ML and Generative AI solutions using Databricks.
• Develop scalable data pipelines leveraging Spark, Delta Lake, and Unity Catalog.
• Build, train, and operationalize machine learning models using MLflow.
• Develop RAG-based applications and LLM-powered solutions.
• Implement MLOps best practices, including CI/CD, model monitoring, and governance.
• Collaborate with data, engineering, and business teams to deliver innovative AI solutions.
• Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability of Databricks-based AI platforms.

• 5+ years of experience in AI/ML, Data Engineering, or Software Engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with Databricks, Python, PySpark, and SQL.
• Experience with Apache Spark, MLflow, Delta Lake, and Unity Catalog.
• Experience building and deploying Generative AI, LLM, or RAG solutions.
• Experience with Azure, AWS, or GCP cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of MLOps, model deployment, and AI governance best practices.
• Databricks certifications (Data Engineer or Machine Learning Engineer) is Preferred
• Experience with LangChain, LangGraph, vector databases, and AI agents
• Experience delivering enterprise-scale AI and analytics solutions.

Key Skills :Databricks, Generative AI, LLMs, RAG, MLflow, Apache Spark, PySpark, Python, SQL, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, MLOps, Azure, AWS, GCP, AI Agents.

Perficient full-time employees receive complete and competitive benefits. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, generous work/life opportunities and an outstanding benefits package that includes paid time off plus holidays. In addition, all colleagues are eligible for a number of rewards and recognition programs including billable bonus opportunities. Encouraging a healthy work/life balance and providing our colleagues great benefits are just part of what makes Perficient a great place to work.

Perficient is a leading global digital consultancy. We imagine, create, engineer, and run digital transformation solutions that help our clients exceed customers’ expectations, outpace competition, and grow their business. With unparalleled strategy, creative, and technology capabilities, our colleagues bring big thinking and innovative ideas, along with a practical approach to help our clients - the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands succeed.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

At Perficient, we promise to challenge, champion, and celebrate our people. You will experience a unique and collaborative culture that values every voice. Join our team, and you’ll become part of something truly special.

We believe in developing a workforce that is as diverse and inclusive as the clients we work with. We’re committed to actively listening, learning, and acting to further advance our organization, our communities, and our future leaders… and we’re not done yet.

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